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:
Fund Address: c/o BlackRockFund Advisors
400 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
Name and address of agent for service: The Corporation Trust Company
1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
Date of reporting period:
Item 1 — Reports to Stockholders
(a) The Reports to Shareholders are attached herewith
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF
REM | Cboe BZX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | $25 | 0.48%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 7.02 | % | 16.40 | % | (2.60 | ) % | 2.72 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
FTSE Nareit All Mortgage Capped Index | 7.35 | | 16.88 | | (1.94 | ) | 3.32 | |
Net Assets | $672,481,305 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 36 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 9% |
The Fund has added the Russell 3000® Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Industry | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Mortgage REITs | 100.0 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | 15.1 | % |
AGNC Investment Corp. | 11.6 | % |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | 9.6 | % |
Rithm Capital Corp. | 8.8 | % |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | 4.6 | % |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 4.5 | % |
Two Harbors Investment Corp. | 3.3 | % |
Ladder Capital Corp., Class A | 3.0 | % |
MFA Financial, Inc. | 3.0 | % |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | 3.0 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell or FTSE International Limited, and their respective affiliates, nor do these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
REM-09/24-SAR
iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF
REZ | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | $27 | 0.48%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 24.50 | % | 38.13 | % | 5.20 | % | 9.23 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
FTSE Nareit All Residential Capped Index | 24.85 | | 38.83 | | 5.65 | | 9.65 | |
Net Assets | $1,087,605,260 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 42 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 11% |
The Fund has added the Russell 3000® Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Industry | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Residential REITs | 42.0 | % |
Health Care REITs | 36.1 | % |
Specialized REITs | 21.9 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Welltower, Inc. | 15.1 | % |
Public Storage | 11.2 | % |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | 7.4 | % |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | 6.2 | % |
Equity Residential | 5.5 | % |
Ventas, Inc. | 4.5 | % |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 4.4 | % |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | 4.3 | % |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | 4.1 | % |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 4.0 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell or FTSE International Limited, and their respective affiliates, nor do these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
REZ-09/24-SAR
iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF
XVV | Cboe BZX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | $4 | 0.08%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | Since Fund Inception | |
Fund NAV | 10.52 | % | 38.00 | % | 16.31 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.57 | |
S&P 500 Sustainability Screened Index® | 10.57 | | 38.13 | | 16.43 | |
Net Assets | $272,157,732 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 447 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 4% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
The inception date of the Fund was September 22, 2020.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 34.0 | % |
Financials | 14.1 | % |
Health Care | 11.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.1 | % |
Communication Services | 9.7 | % |
Industrials | 7.1 | % |
Consumer Staples | 4.9 | % |
Real Estate | 2.6 | % |
Materials | 2.3 | % |
Utilities | 1.4 | % |
Energy | 1.0 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 8.0 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 7.2 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 6.7 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.9 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 2.8 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 2.2 | % |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 1.9 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 1.8 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 1.8 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 1.6 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
XVV-09/24-SAR
iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF
XJH | Cboe BZX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | $6 | 0.12%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | Since Fund Inception | |
Fund NAV | 3.46 | % | 26.52 | % | 15.20 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.57 | |
S&P MidCap 400 Sustainability Screened Index® | 3.60 | | 26.74 | | 15.38 | |
Net Assets | $236,633,858 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 358 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
The inception date of the Fund was September 22, 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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Industrials | 22.5 | % |
Financials | 17.0 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 15.6 | % |
Health Care | 10.4 | % |
Information Technology | 10.0 | % |
Real Estate | 8.5 | % |
Materials | 7.1 | % |
Consumer Staples | 4.4 | % |
Energy | 1.8 | % |
Utilities | 1.4 | % |
Communication Services | 1.3 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Illumina, Inc. | 0.8 | % |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 0.8 | % |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 0.8 | % |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 0.8 | % |
Lennox International, Inc. | 0.8 | % |
Avantor, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Manhattan Associates, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Watsco, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Burlington Stores, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | 0.6 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
XJH-09/24-SAR
iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF
XJR | Cboe BZX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF | $6 | 0.12%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | Since Fund Inception | |
Fund NAV | 7.63 | % | 27.52 | % | 15.07 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.57 | |
S&P SmallCap 600 Sustainability Screened Index® | 7.74 | | 27.80 | | 15.42 | |
Net Assets | $83,505,172 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 658 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
The inception date of the Fund was September 22, 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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 19.5 | % |
Industrials | 18.0 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.6 | % |
Information Technology | 12.8 | % |
Health Care | 10.6 | % |
Real Estate | 8.6 | % |
Materials | 5.3 | % |
Communication Services | 3.6 | % |
Consumer Staples | 3.3 | % |
Energy | 1.9 | % |
Utilities | 1.8 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
ATI, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | 0.7 | % |
Meritage Homes Corp. | 0.6 | % |
SPX Technologies, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
SPS Commerce, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Glaukos Corp. | 0.6 | % |
Robert Half, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
VF Corp. | 0.6 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
XJR-09/24-SAR
iShares S&P 100 ETF
OEF | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares S&P 100 ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares S&P 100 ETF | $11 | 0.20%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 12.44 | % | 39.55 | % | 17.69 | % | 14.07 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P 100® | 12.56 | | 39.85 | | 17.94 | | 14.29 | |
Net Assets | $13,822,514,145 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 104 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 38.2 | % |
Communication Services | 12.3 | % |
Financials | 11.6 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.0 | % |
Health Care | 10.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | 6.6 | % |
Industrials | 4.6 | % |
Energy | 2.6 | % |
Utilities | 1.1 | % |
Materials | 0.8 | % |
Real Estate | 0.5 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 10.5 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 9.5 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 8.9 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 3.7 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 2.9 | % |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 2.5 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 2.4 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 2.4 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 2.2 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares S&P 100 ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
OEF-09/24-SAR
iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF
IVW | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | $10 | 0.18%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 13.56 | % | 40.83 | % | 17.34 | % | 14.96 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P 500 Growth Index™ | 13.67 | | 41.10 | | 17.56 | | 15.17 | |
Net Assets | $53,555,268,118 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 236 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 49.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 13.8 | % |
Communication Services | 12.3 | % |
Health Care | 6.8 | % |
Industrials | 6.1 | % |
Financials | 5.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | 2.6 | % |
Energy | 1.2 | % |
Materials | 1.2 | % |
Real Estate | 0.7 | % |
Utilities | 0.3 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 12.8 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 11.6 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 10.8 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 6.3 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4.5 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 3.5 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 2.9 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 2.9 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 2.6 | % |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.5 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IVW-09/24-SAR
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
IVE | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares S&P 500 Value ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | $9 | 0.18%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 6.67 | % | 30.85 | % | 13.02 | % | 10.64 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P 500 Value Index™ | 6.77 | | 31.09 | | 13.21 | | 10.82 | |
Net Assets | $35,316,188,167 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 440 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 23.0 | % |
Health Care | 17.8 | % |
Industrials | 11.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | 10.2 | % |
Information Technology | 8.0 | % |
Energy | 6.0 | % |
Utilities | 5.5 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 5.3 | % |
Real Estate | 4.5 | % |
Communication Services | 4.4 | % |
Materials | 3.6 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 4.0 | % |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.9 | % |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 2.5 | % |
Johnson & Johnson | 1.9 | % |
Walmart, Inc. | 1.7 | % |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1.6 | % |
Bank of America Corp. | 1.3 | % |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 1.2 | % |
Chevron Corp. | 1.2 | % |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 1.2 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares S&P 500 Value ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IVE-09/24-SAR
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
IJS | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | $9 | 0.18%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 5.82 | % | 22.63 | % | 9.20 | % | 8.90 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index™ | 5.90 | | 22.85 | | 9.42 | | 9.10 | |
Net Assets | $7,190,964,426 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 492 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 14% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 26.0 | % |
Industrials | 16.4 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 13.2 | % |
Real Estate | 9.7 | % |
Information Technology | 9.3 | % |
Health Care | 9.0 | % |
Materials | 4.4 | % |
Communication Services | 3.8 | % |
Consumer Staples | 3.6 | % |
Utilities | 2.5 | % |
Energy | 2.1 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Comerica, Inc. | 1.2 | % |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. | 1.1 | % |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | 1.1 | % |
Robert Half, Inc. | 1.0 | % |
VF Corp. | 1.0 | % |
Mr. Cooper Group, Inc. | 0.9 | % |
Dycom Industries, Inc. | 0.8 | % |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. | 0.8 | % |
Lincoln National Corp. | 0.8 | % |
Organon & Co. | 0.7 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IJS-09/24-SAR
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | $3 | 0.05%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 3.23 | % | 26.74 | % | 11.73 | % | 10.27 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P MidCap 400® | 3.26 | | 26.79 | | 11.78 | | 10.32 | |
Net Assets | $91,018,535,016 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 417 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 10% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Industrials | 22.7 | % |
Financials | 16.5 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.4 | % |
Health Care | 9.9 | % |
Information Technology | 9.2 | % |
Real Estate | 7.5 | % |
Materials | 6.5 | % |
Energy | 5.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | 4.3 | % |
Utilities | 2.6 | % |
Communication Services | 1.4 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Illumina, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 0.7 | % |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Lennox International, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
Avantor, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Manhattan Associates, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Watsco, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | 0.6 | % |
Burlington Stores, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IJH-09/24-SAR
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | $3 | 0.06%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 6.64 | % | 25.76 | % | 10.14 | % | 10.00 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P SmallCap 600® | 6.71 | | 25.86 | | 10.21 | | 10.05 | |
Net Assets | $86,324,266,452 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 665 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 13% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 18.1 | % |
Industrials | 17.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.8 | % |
Information Technology | 11.8 | % |
Health Care | 11.3 | % |
Real Estate | 7.5 | % |
Materials | 5.5 | % |
Energy | 4.4 | % |
Communication Services | 3.4 | % |
Consumer Staples | 3.2 | % |
Utilities | 2.1 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
ATI, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | 0.6 | % |
Comerica, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Meritage Homes Corp. | 0.6 | % |
SPX Technologies, Inc. | 0.5 | % |
SPS Commerce, Inc. | 0.5 | % |
Glaukos Corp. | 0.5 | % |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | 0.5 | % |
Robert Half, Inc. | 0.5 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IJR-09/24-SAR
iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF
IUSG | NASDAQ
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | $2 | 0.04%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 12.77 | % | 40.13 | % | 17.14 | % | 14.82 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P 900 Growth Index™ | 12.80 | | 40.21 | | 17.21 | | 14.87 | |
Net Assets | $19,914,062,294 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 491 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
The performance of the S&P 900 Growth Index in this report reflects the performance of the Russell 3000 Growth Index through January 22, 2017 and, beginning on January 23, 2017, the performance of the S&P 900 Growth Index.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 47.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.0 | % |
Communication Services | 11.7 | % |
Industrials | 7.3 | % |
Health Care | 7.0 | % |
Financials | 5.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | 2.6 | % |
Energy | 1.5 | % |
Materials | 1.4 | % |
Real Estate | 0.9 | % |
Utilities | 0.3 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 12.2 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 11.0 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 10.3 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 6.0 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4.3 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 3.3 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 2.8 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 2.8 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 2.5 | % |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.4 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or FTSE Russell, and their respective affiliates, nor do these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IUSG-09/24-SAR
iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF
IUSV | NASDAQ
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | $2 | 0.04%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 6.68 | % | 30.66 | % | 13.07 | % | 10.71 | % |
S&P Total Market Index™ | 9.60 | | 35.24 | | 15.15 | | 12.75 | |
S&P 900 Value Index™ | 6.70 | | 30.72 | | 13.12 | | 10.74 | |
Net Assets | $19,347,546,004 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 733 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
The Fund has added the S&P Total Market Index™ in response to new regulatory requirements.
The performance of the S&P 900 Value Index in this report reflects the performance of the Russell 3000 Value Index through January 22, 2017 and, beginning on January 23, 2017, the performance of the S&P 900 Value 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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 23.0 | % |
Health Care | 17.4 | % |
Industrials | 11.9 | % |
Consumer Staples | 9.9 | % |
Information Technology | 7.9 | % |
Energy | 5.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 5.6 | % |
Utilities | 5.5 | % |
Real Estate | 4.9 | % |
Communication Services | 4.2 | % |
Materials | 3.8 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 3.8 | % |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 2.7 | % |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 2.3 | % |
Johnson & Johnson | 1.7 | % |
Walmart, Inc. | 1.6 | % |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 1.5 | % |
Bank of America Corp. | 1.2 | % |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | 1.1 | % |
Chevron Corp. | 1.1 | % |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 1.1 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or FTSE Russell, and their respective affiliates, nor do these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IUSV-09/24-SAR
iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF
GARP | Cboe BZX
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (the “Fund”) (formerly known as iShares Factors US Growth Style ETF) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | $8 | 0.15%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | Since Fund Inception | |
Fund NAV | 12.50 | % | 50.10 | % | 18.67 | % |
MSCI USA Index | 10.21 | | 36.22 | | 14.41 | |
Underlying Index | 12.61 | | 50.44 | | 18.90 | |
MSCI USA Quality GARP Select Index | N/A | | N/A | | N/A | |
Russell US Large Cap Factors Growth Style Index | 2.75 | | 45.87 | | 17.25 | |
Net Assets | $141,524,501 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 148 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 57% |
The Fund has added the MSCI USA Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
The inception date of the Fund was January 14, 2020.
The performance of the Underlying Index in this report reflects the performance of the Russell US Large Cap Factors Growth Style Index through June 2, 2024 and, beginning on June 3, 2024, the performance of the MSCI USA Quality GARP Select Index.
The inception date of the MSCI USA Quality GARP Select Index was April 16, 2024. The cumulative total return for this index for the period April 16, 2024 through September 30, 2024 was 14.88%.
Effective August 5, 2024, the Russell US Large Cap Value Factors Growth Style Index was discontinued by the index provider. Returns shown are through August 2, 2024.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 47.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.3 | % |
Financials | 10.6 | % |
Communication Services | 9.3 | % |
Health Care | 7.6 | % |
Industrials | 6.0 | % |
Energy | 2.5 | % |
Materials | 1.6 | % |
Real Estate | 0.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | 0.1 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Tesla, Inc. | 5.5 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 5.0 | % |
Apple Inc. | 5.0 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 4.9 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 4.7 | % |
KLA Corp. | 4.7 | % |
Adobe, Inc. | 4.5 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 4.4 | % |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 4.2 | % |
Applied Materials, Inc. | 3.3 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell or MSCI Inc., and their respective affiliates, nor do these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
GARP-09/24-SAR
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
PFF | NASDAQ
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | $23 | 0.45%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 6.45 | % | 17.38 | % | 3.19 | % | 3.99 | % |
MSCI USA Index | 10.21 | | 36.22 | | 15.94 | | 13.30 | |
ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index | 6.78 | | 18.09 | | 3.70 | | 4.66 | |
Net Assets | $15,392,144,348 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 445 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 7% |
The Fund has added the MSCI USA Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
The performance of the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index in this report reflects the performance of the S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index through January 31, 2019, the performance of the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Transition Index beginning on February 1, 2019 through October 31, 2019 and, beginning on November 1, 2019, the performance of the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities 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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 65.6 | % |
Utilities | 11.0 | % |
Real Estate | 8.3 | % |
Communication Services | 5.1 | % |
Industrials | 2.6 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 2.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | 1.5 | % |
Materials | 1.4 | % |
Information Technology | 1.2 | % |
Energy | 0.5 | % |
Health Care | 0.3 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, NVS | 2.3 | % |
Citigroup Capital XIII, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.632%), NVS | 1.7 | % |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 1.4 | % |
Bank of America Corp., Series L, NVS | 1.3 | % |
Albemarle Corp., NVS | 1.3 | % |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | 1.2 | % |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | 1.2 | % |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | 1.1 | % |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series EE, NVS | 1.0 | % |
AT&T Inc., Series C, NVS | 0.9 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by MSCI Inc., S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or ICE Data Indices, LLC, and their respective affiliates, nor do these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
PFF-09/24-SAR
iShares Russell Top 200 ETF
IWL | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Russell Top 200 ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | $8 | 0.15%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 11.14 | % | 37.53 | % | 16.99 | % | 13.98 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
Russell Top 200® Index | 11.25 | | 37.72 | | 17.16 | | 14.15 | |
Net Assets | $1,510,293,516 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 201 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 4% |
The Fund has added the Russell 3000® Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 34.7 | % |
Financials | 12.8 | % |
Health Care | 11.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.3 | % |
Communication Services | 10.2 | % |
Industrials | 7.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | 5.9 | % |
Energy | 3.0 | % |
Materials | 1.6 | % |
Utilities | 1.4 | % |
Real Estate | 1.1 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 8.2 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 7.8 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 6.9 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.2 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 3.1 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 2.4 | % |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 2.0 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 2.0 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 1.9 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 1.8 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Russell Top 200 ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IWL-09/24-SAR
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
IWY | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | $11 | 0.20%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 12.93 | % | 43.88 | % | 21.25 | % | 17.58 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
Russell Top 200® Growth Index | 13.13 | | 44.21 | | 21.52 | | 17.80 | |
Net Assets | $11,857,356,427 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 108 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 15% |
The Fund has added the Russell 3000® Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 52.9 | % |
Communication Services | 13.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 12.0 | % |
Health Care | 7.3 | % |
Financials | 5.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | 3.9 | % |
Industrials | 3.1 | % |
Materials | 0.6 | % |
Real Estate | 0.5 | % |
Utilities | 0.1 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 14.1 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 13.3 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 11.8 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 5.0 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.8 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 4.0 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 3.4 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 3.3 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 3.0 | % |
Eli Lilly & Co. | 2.9 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IWY-09/24-SAR
iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF
IWX | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | $10 | 0.20%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 7.39 | % | 26.82 | % | 10.62 | % | 9.17 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
Russell Top 200® Value Index | 7.51 | | 27.08 | | 10.84 | | 9.39 | |
Net Assets | $3,209,900,075 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 161 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 17% |
The Fund has added the Russell 3000® Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Financials | 23.6 | % |
Health Care | 19.1 | % |
Industrials | 13.4 | % |
Information Technology | 9.3 | % |
Consumer Staples | 9.1 | % |
Energy | 7.5 | % |
Communication Services | 4.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 4.5 | % |
Utilities | 3.6 | % |
Materials | 3.1 | % |
Real Estate | 2.0 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 5.2 | % |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 3.7 | % |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 3.2 | % |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 3.1 | % |
Johnson & Johnson | 2.4 | % |
Walmart, Inc. | 2.2 | % |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | 1.9 | % |
Bank of America Corp. | 1.7 | % |
Chevron Corp. | 1.6 | % |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 1.4 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IWX-09/24-SAR
iShares Russell 3000 ETF
IWV | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Russell 3000 ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Russell 3000 ETF | $11 | 0.20%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 9.54 | % | 34.98 | % | 15.07 | % | 12.65 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
Net Assets | $14,952,872,835 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 2,686 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 2% |
Certain sectors and markets performed exceptionally well based on market conditions during the one-year period. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such exceptional returns will be repeated.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Information Technology | 29.0 | % |
Financials | 13.6 | % |
Health Care | 11.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 10.4 | % |
Industrials | 9.8 | % |
Communication Services | 8.4 | % |
Consumer Staples | 5.6 | % |
Energy | 3.5 | % |
Real Estate | 2.8 | % |
Materials | 2.7 | % |
Utilities | 2.4 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Apple Inc. | 6.1 | % |
Microsoft Corp. | 5.8 | % |
NVIDIA Corp. | 5.1 | % |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.1 | % |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 2.3 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | 1.8 | % |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 1.5 | % |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | 1.5 | % |
Broadcom, Inc. | 1.4 | % |
Tesla, Inc. | 1.3 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Russell 3000 ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IWV-09/24-SAR
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS | NYSE Arca
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (the “Fund”) for the period of April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at blackrock.com/fundreports. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1‑800‑iShares (1‑800‑474‑2737).
What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | $12 | 0.23%(a) |
Average annual total returns
| 6-Month Total Returns | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Fund NAV | 6.23 | % | 28.77 | % | 10.11 | % | 8.72 | % |
Russell 3000® Index | 9.65 | | 35.19 | | 15.26 | | 12.83 | |
Russell MidCap® Value Index | 6.33 | | 29.01 | | 10.33 | | 8.93 | |
Net Assets | $13,604,700,594 |
Number of Portfolio Holdings | 719 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 17% |
The Fund has added the Russell 3000® Index in response to new regulatory requirements.
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. Visit iShares.com for more recent performance information.
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of September 30, 2024)
Sector | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Industrials | 17.2 | % |
Financials | 16.6 | % |
Real Estate | 10.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | 9.5 | % |
Health Care | 9.1 | % |
Information Technology | 8.7 | % |
Materials | 7.3 | % |
Utilities | 7.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | 5.9 | % |
Energy | 5.3 | % |
Communication Services | 3.1 | % |
Security | Percent of Total Investments(a) | |
Aflac, Inc. | 0.7 | % |
DR Horton, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | 0.6 | % |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | 0.6 | % |
Realty Income Corp. | 0.6 | % |
ONEOK, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | 0.6 | % |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Crown Castle, Inc. | 0.6 | % |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | 0.5 | % |
(a) | Excludes money market funds. |
Additional information
If you wish to view additional information about the Fund, including but not limited to financial statements, the Fund’s prospectus, and proxy voting policies and procedures, please visit blackrock.com/fundreports. For proxy voting records, visit blackrock.com/proxyrecords.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold, or promoted by FTSE Russell, and its affiliates, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.
©2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report — September 30, 2024
IWS-09/24-SAR
(b) Not Applicable
Item 2 – | Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report |
Item 3 – | Audit Committee Financial Expert – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report |
Item 4 – | Principal Accountant Fees and Services – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report |
Item 5 – | Audit Committee of Listed Registrant – Not Applicable |
(a) The registrant’s Schedule of Investments is included as part of the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies filed under Item 7 of this Form.
(b) Not Applicable due to no such divestments during the semi-annual period covered since the previous Form N-CSR filing.
Item 7 – | Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies |
(a) The registrant’s Financial Statements are attached herewith.
(b) The registrant’s Financial Highlights are attached herewith.
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iShares Trust
· | | iShares S&P 100 ETF | OEF | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | IVW | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | IVE | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | IJS | NYSE Arca |
Table of Contents
| | |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P 100 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Aerospace & Defense — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 239,703 | | | $ | 36,444,444 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 105,529 | | | | 31,890,864 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 444,283 | | | | 83,782,888 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 86,920 | | | | 50,809,955 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 545,048 | | | | 66,038,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 268,966,167 | |
| | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.5% | | | | | | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 92,626 | | | | 25,349,884 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 299,988 | | | | 40,900,364 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 66,250,248 | |
| | |
Automobiles — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 1,604,688 | | | | 16,945,505 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 461,931 | | | | 20,712,986 | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 1,136,856 | | | | 297,435,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 335,094,127 | |
| | |
Banks — 3.7% | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 2,766,066 | | | | 109,757,499 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 781,694 | | | | 48,934,044 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 1,165,771 | | | | 245,814,473 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 638,065 | | | | 29,178,712 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 1,394,650 | | | | 78,783,779 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 512,468,507 | |
| | |
Beverages — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 1,589,323 | | | | 114,208,751 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 562,803 | | | | 95,704,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 209,913,401 | |
| | |
Biotechnology — 1.9% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 723,737 | | | | 142,923,583 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 220,163 | | | | 70,938,720 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 510,059 | | | | 42,763,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 256,625,650 | |
| | |
Broadline Retail — 5.2% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,827,377 | | | | 713,155,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Markets — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 303,301 | | | | 21,795,210 | |
BlackRock, Inc.(c) | | | 57,051 | | | | 54,170,495 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 611,882 | | | | 39,656,072 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 129,396 | | | | 64,065,254 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 510,434 | | | | 53,207,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 232,894,671 | |
| | |
Chemicals — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 288,074 | | | | 15,737,483 | |
Linde PLC | | | 196,968 | | | | 93,926,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 109,663,643 | |
| | |
Communications Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 1,650,753 | | | | 87,853,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 230,116 | | | | 62,407,459 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 156,774 | | | | 23,473,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 85,881,230 | |
|
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.4% | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 181,650 | | | | 161,036,358 | |
Target Corp. | | | 189,173 | | | | 29,484,504 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 1,779,699 | | | | 143,710,694 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 334,231,556 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.0% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 2,937,916 | | | $ | 64,634,152 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 1,724,798 | | | | 77,460,678 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 142,094,830 | |
| | |
Electric Utilities — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 316,125 | | | | 36,449,212 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 841,818 | | | | 71,158,876 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 447,885 | | | | 40,390,269 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 147,998,357 | |
| | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 234,661 | | | | 25,664,874 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Entertainment — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 175,846 | | | | 124,722,292 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 743,094 | | | | 71,478,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 196,200,504 | |
| | |
Financial Services — 5.3% | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 750,552 | | | | 345,449,064 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 338,048 | | | | 166,928,102 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 418,427 | | | | 32,649,859 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 684,443 | | | | 188,187,603 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 733,214,628 | |
| | |
Food Products — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 362,717 | | | | 12,734,994 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 547,180 | | | | 40,310,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 53,045,744 | |
| | |
Ground Transportation — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 249,612 | | | | 61,524,366 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 712,901 | | | | 81,277,843 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 525,530 | | | | 47,313,466 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 128,591,309 | |
| | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.8% | | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 514,422 | | | | 32,346,855 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 378,359 | | | | 221,218,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 253,565,795 | |
| | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 13,737 | | | | 57,861,893 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 293,922 | | | | 89,502,188 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 464,309 | | | | 45,265,484 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 192,629,565 | |
| | |
Household Products — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 334,497 | | | | 34,724,134 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 964,541 | | | | 167,058,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 201,782,635 | |
| | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.6% | | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 224,776 | | | | 30,726,879 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 266,815 | | | | 55,153,329 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 85,880,208 | |
| | |
Insurance — 0.3% | | | | | | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 264,667 | | | | 19,381,565 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 241,780 | | | | 19,942,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 39,323,579 | |
| | |
Interactive Media & Services — 9.0% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 2,400,649 | | | | 398,147,637 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS(b) | | | 1,968,009 | | | | 329,031,425 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 895,165 | | | | 512,428,252 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,239,607,314 | |
| | |
S C H E D U L E S O F I N V E S T M E N T S | | 3 |
| | |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P 100 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
IT Services — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 256,654 | | | $ | 90,722,056 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 377,429 | | | | 83,442,003 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 174,164,059 | |
|
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.2% | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 263,366 | | | | 73,221,016 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 156,518 | | | | 96,817,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 170,038,355 | |
| | |
Machinery — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 198,679 | | | | 77,707,330 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 104,994 | | | | 43,817,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 121,524,476 | |
| | |
Media — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 39,894 | | | | 12,928,848 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 1,582,837 | | | | 66,115,101 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 79,043,949 | |
| | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.7% | | | | | | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 696,920 | | | | 102,635,409 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 475,808 | | | | 50,093,066 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 1,820,392 | | | | 213,386,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 366,114,825 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 4.9% | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 830,519 | | | | 42,971,053 | |
Eli Lilly & Co.(b) | | | 323,224 | | | | 286,357,071 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 986,336 | | | | 159,845,612 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 1,038,606 | | | | 117,944,097 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 2,321,854 | | | | 67,194,455 | |
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| | | | | | | 674,312,288 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 125,966 | | | | 21,290,773 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 13.4% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 663,153 | | | | 108,810,144 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 1,907,279 | | | | 329,005,627 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 1,747,660 | | | | 41,000,104 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 10,079,536 | | | | 1,224,058,852 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 456,446 | | | | 77,618,642 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 374,110 | | | | 77,279,903 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,857,773,272 | |
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Software — 12.3% | | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 181,676 | | | | 94,068,199 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 114,541 | | | | 71,129,961 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 3,045,592 | | | | 1,310,518,238 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 654,925 | | | | 111,599,220 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 397,036 | | | | 108,672,723 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,695,988,341 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.3% | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 191,381 | | | $ | 44,507,565 | |
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Specialty Retail — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 406,302 | | | | 164,633,570 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 233,482 | | | | 63,238,600 | |
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| | | | | | | 227,872,170 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 10.5% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 6,229,700 | | | | 1,451,520,100 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.3% | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 492,213 | | | | 43,511,629 | |
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Tobacco — 0.8% | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 698,580 | | | | 35,655,523 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 637,062 | | | | 77,339,327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 112,994,850 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.3% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 200,746 | | | | 41,425,945 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $9,824,563,577) | | | | | | | 13,796,203,736 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.4% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 38,143,696 | | | | 38,174,211 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 21,951,570 | | | | 21,951,570 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.4% (Cost: $60,128,935) | | | | | | | 60,125,781 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Investments — 100.2% (Cost: $9,884,692,512) | | | | | | | 13,856,329,517 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)% | | | | (33,815,372 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 13,822,514,145 | |
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(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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Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 85,068 | | | $ | 38,081,690 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,615 | | | $ | (3,162 | ) | | $ | 38,174,211 | | | | 38,143,696 | | | $ | 8,168 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 16,278,938 | | | | 5,672,632 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,951,570 | | | | 21,951,570 | | | | 603,653 | | | | — | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 45,350,779 | | | | 3,790,585 | | | | (1,705,374 | ) | | | 454,362 | | | | 6,280,143 | | | | 54,170,495 | | | | 57,051 | | | | 578,060 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 464,977 | | | $ | 6,276,981 | | | $ | 114,296,276 | | | | | | | $ | 1,189,881 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | | 79 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 22,966 | | | $ | 596,977 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 596,977 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 596,977 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,908,636 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,908,636 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 156,058 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 156,058 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 22,664,181 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 13,796,203,736 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,796,203,736 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 60,125,781 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 60,125,781 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 13,856,329,517 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,856,329,517 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 596,977 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 596,977 | |
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(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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Aerospace & Defense — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | | | 139,070 | | | $ | 55,572,372 | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 497,379 | | | | 75,621,503 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 901,972 | | | | 170,093,880 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 457,041 | | | | 45,818,360 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 108,548 | | | | 154,912,107 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 502,018,222 | |
| | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 101,163 | | | | 13,292,818 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Automobiles — 2.6% | | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 5,367,418 | | | | 1,404,277,571 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Beverages — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 2,926,424 | | | | 210,292,829 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 819,813 | | | | 42,769,644 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 956,578 | | | | 162,666,089 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 415,728,562 | |
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Biotechnology — 1.0% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 1,264,272 | | | | 249,668,435 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 123,123 | | | | 129,431,822 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 319,507 | | | | 148,596,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 527,696,573 | |
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Broadline Retail — 6.3% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 18,070,104 | | | | 3,367,002,478 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Building Products — 0.5% | | | | | | |
A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 146,411 | | | | 13,152,100 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 64,160 | | | | 9,350,678 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 225,606 | | | | 43,735,979 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 777,665 | | | | 62,594,256 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 228,305 | | | | 19,163,922 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 301,031 | | | | 117,019,781 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 265,016,716 | |
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Capital Markets — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 100,821 | | | | 47,366,714 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 1,002,869 | | | | 153,569,330 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 129,762 | | | | 26,584,341 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 251,124 | | | | 55,410,511 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 34,632 | | | | 15,925,525 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 1,304,676 | | | | 170,364,592 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 142,094 | | | | 67,436,391 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 86,868 | | | | 50,637,963 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 272,451 | | | | 140,753,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 728,049,003 | |
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Chemicals — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Celanese Corp., Class A | | | 211,691 | | | | 28,781,508 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 188,752 | | | | 16,194,922 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 249,214 | | | | 63,631,811 | |
Linde PLC | | | 483,557 | | | | 230,588,991 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 224,806 | | | | 85,801,706 | |
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| | | | | | | 424,998,938 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.5% | | | | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 363,872 | | | | 74,913,967 | |
Copart, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,696,571 | | | | 88,900,321 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 225,429 | | | | 45,275,160 | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 234,017 | | | | 11,836,580 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 331,346 | | | | 68,787,430 | |
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| | | | | | | 289,713,458 | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 498,350 | | | $ | 191,276,697 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 187,491 | | | | 84,301,578 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 275,578,275 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 196,128 | | | | 58,475,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Construction Materials — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 78,150 | | | | 42,064,238 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 163,766 | | | | 41,011,919 | |
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| | | | | | | 83,076,157 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 760,510 | | | | 206,250,312 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 262,640 | | | | 36,845,766 | |
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| | | | | | | 243,096,078 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.6% | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 360,193 | | | | 319,318,298 | |
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Distributors — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Pool Corp. | | | 42,262 | | | | 15,924,322 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 271,615 | | | | 70,625,332 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 215,301 | | | | 36,969,334 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 477,445 | | | | 158,244,371 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 227,909 | | | | 58,112,237 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 71,068 | | | | 11,291,284 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 47,824 | | | | 20,485,410 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 105,493 | | | | 28,320,651 | |
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| | | | | | | 313,423,287 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.3% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 1,306,588 | | | | 85,137,274 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 108,708 | | | | 24,600,620 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 118,708 | | | | 14,224,780 | |
TE Connectivity PLC | | | 229,621 | | | | 34,670,475 | |
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| | | | | | | 158,633,149 | |
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Entertainment — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 204,929 | | | | 29,395,016 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 303,420 | | | | 33,221,456 | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 830,202 | | | | 588,837,372 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | | | 157,903 | | | | 24,271,270 | |
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| | | | | | | 675,725,114 | |
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Financial Services — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Corpay, Inc.(a) | | | 134,517 | | | | 42,071,537 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 578,622 | | | | 103,949,442 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 1,149,146 | | | | 567,448,295 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 2,132,764 | | | | 586,403,462 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,299,872,736 | |
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Food Products — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 108,735 | | | | 20,853,198 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 183,683 | | | | 11,891,638 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 1,086,931 | | | | 80,074,207 | |
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| | | | | | | 112,819,043 | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.1% | | | | | | |
CSX Corp. | | | 1,878,050 | | | | 64,849,066 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(b) | | | 363,968 | | | | 72,298,604 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 4,064,211 | | | | 305,466,099 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 530,060 | | | | 130,649,189 | |
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| | | | | | | 573,262,958 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 74,837 | | | $ | 19,032,546 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 1,566,181 | | | | 131,245,968 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 161,996 | | | | 17,874,639 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 473,561 | | | | 31,747,529 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 431,843 | | | | 28,497,320 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 89,298 | | | | 45,115,136 | |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 51,642 | | | | 12,019,675 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 452,860 | | | | 222,476,532 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 107,019 | | | | 25,956,388 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 424,432 | | | | 153,330,304 | |
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| | | | | | | 687,296,037 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 0.9% | | | | |
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 49,147 | | | | 8,056,667 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 172,153 | | | | 69,968,144 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 66,984 | | | | 23,080,007 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 678,819 | | | | 396,891,893 | |
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| | | | | | | 497,996,711 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 816,538 | | | | 14,371,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 426,221 | | | | 54,049,085 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 64,860 | | | | 273,198,103 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 243,111 | | | | 10,147,453 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 1,389,574 | | | | 25,679,328 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 2,648,903 | | | | 152,629,791 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 119,365 | | | | 19,591,377 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc.(b) | | | 27,078 | | | | 11,647,331 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a) | | | 241,531 | | | | 35,751,419 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 476,330 | | | | 109,794,065 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 417,723 | | | | 21,028,176 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 451,635 | | | | 112,276,461 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 610,598 | | | | 185,933,197 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 304,136 | | | | 11,888,676 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 851,842 | | | | 17,471,279 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 457,401 | | | | 81,124,641 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 1,292,706 | | | | 126,025,908 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 181,157 | | | | 17,369,333 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 250,550 | | | | 35,004,341 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,300,609,964 | |
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Household Durables — 0.6% | | | | | | |
DR Horton, Inc. | | | 567,216 | | | | 108,207,796 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 160,851 | | | | 28,314,602 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 262,206 | | | | 49,158,381 | |
NVR, Inc.(a) | | | 5,965 | | | | 58,527,387 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 402,057 | | | | 57,707,241 | |
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| | | | | | | 301,915,407 | |
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Household Products — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 218,208 | | | | 22,850,742 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 614,944 | | | | 63,837,336 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 1,776,015 | | | | 307,605,798 | |
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| | | | | | | 394,293,876 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% | |
Vistra Corp. | | | 664,602 | | | | 78,781,921 | |
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Insurance — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 213,920 | | | | 74,014,181 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a) | | | 725,623 | | | | 81,182,701 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.(b) | | | 215,578 | | | | 60,657,182 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 357,793 | | | | 37,067,355 | |
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS | | | 28,056 | | | | 15,145,190 | |
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Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 494,284 | | | $ | 110,269,818 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 566,377 | | | | 143,723,827 | |
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| | | | | | | 522,060,254 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 10.9% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 11,334,112 | | | | 1,879,762,475 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 9,291,514 | | | | 1,553,448,226 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 4,226,318 | | | | 2,419,313,476 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,852,524,177 | |
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IT Services — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 654,352 | | | | 231,300,345 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 137,955 | | | | 13,926,557 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 44,125 | | | | 8,782,199 | |
Gartner, Inc.(a) | | | 148,789 | | | | 75,400,314 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 273,094 | | | | 42,815,677 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 78,057 | | | | 14,827,708 | |
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| | | | | | | 387,052,800 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.5% | | | | | | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 127,476 | | | | 30,207,988 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 15,598 | | | | 23,392,320 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 280,802 | | | | 173,695,693 | |
Waters Corp.(a)(b) | | | 42,564 | | | | 15,318,358 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 140,568 | | | | 42,192,891 | |
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| | | | | | | 284,807,250 | |
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Machinery — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 544,069 | | | | 212,796,267 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 282,383 | | | | 117,846,897 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 678,766 | | | | 53,575,000 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 239,803 | | | | 62,845,172 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc.(b) | | | 601,923 | | | | 59,084,762 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 302,648 | | | | 31,457,233 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 738,855 | | | | 72,910,212 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 193,820 | | | | 122,459,353 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 224,440 | | | | 21,947,988 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 45,924 | | | | 13,304,642 | |
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| | | | | | | 768,227,526 | |
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Media — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 86,519 | | | | 28,039,078 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 1,386,308 | | | | 69,204,495 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 289,690 | | | | 43,551,995 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 175,172 | | | | 22,085,686 | |
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| | | | | | | 134,842,176 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.3% | | | | | | |
APA Corp. | | | 716,645 | | | | 17,529,137 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 1,550,042 | | | | 163,188,422 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 945,320 | | | | 22,640,414 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 362,415 | | | | 62,480,346 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 727,054 | | | | 89,376,748 | |
Hess Corp. | | | 533,623 | | | | 72,466,003 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 574,362 | | | | 15,295,260 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 356,634 | | | | 58,099,245 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 698,936 | | | | 63,694,038 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 422,838 | | | | 62,584,252 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 920,980 | | | | 42,042,737 | |
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| | | | | | | 669,396,602 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 695,707 | | | | 35,334,959 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 1,526,010 | | | $ | 1,351,953,300 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 1,961,406 | | | | 222,737,265 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 482,745 | | | | 94,318,718 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,669,009,283 | |
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Professional Services — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 307,215 | | | | 85,015,607 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 128,911 | | | | 27,719,732 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 168,462 | | | | 10,318,298 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 93,471 | | | | 27,467,388 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 248,371 | | | | 33,328,904 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 40,495 | | | | 6,745,252 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 151,787 | | | | 40,672,845 | |
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| | | | | | | 231,268,026 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.0% | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a) | | | 341,437 | | | | 25,758,007 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 219,711 | | | | 37,135,553 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 17.4% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,130,922 | | | | 513,721,682 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 566,115 | | | | 130,302,690 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 1,601,692 | | | | 323,621,869 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 9,004,779 | | | | 1,553,324,377 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 97,094 | | | | 10,973,564 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 260,032 | | | | 201,371,381 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 252,230 | | | | 205,839,858 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 613,266 | | | | 49,239,127 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 94,425 | | | | 87,295,912 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 47,588,237 | | | | 5,779,115,501 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 370,132 | | | | 88,835,381 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 365,173 | | | | 26,515,212 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 1,120,597 | | | | 190,557,520 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 653,270 | | | | 134,945,984 | |
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| | | | | | | 9,295,660,058 | |
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Software — 17.8% | | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 857,760 | | | | 444,130,973 | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 96,524 | | | | 30,755,442 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 216,094 | | | | 59,529,575 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 529,557 | | | | 143,525,834 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 446,457 | | | | 125,217,795 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(a) | | | 47,488 | | | | 92,293,878 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 1,226,768 | | | | 95,135,858 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 540,764 | | | | 335,814,444 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 14,379,086 | | | | 6,187,320,706 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 3,092,058 | | | | 526,886,683 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,894,867 | | | | 144,889,052 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 626,384 | | | | 214,098,051 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 139,620 | | | | 25,223,749 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 89,306 | | | | 49,693,431 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 1,874,526 | | | | 513,076,511 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 398,518 | | | | 356,430,514 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 296,338 | | | | 150,062,600 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 82,651 | | | | 48,245,042 | |
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| | | | | | | 9,542,330,138 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 371,006 | | | | 86,281,156 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 244,476 | | | | 39,563,551 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 86,186 | | | | 76,501,279 | |
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Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 289,841 | | | $ | 34,441,806 | |
Public Storage | | | 128,144 | | | | 46,627,757 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 83,260 | | | | 20,040,682 | |
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| | | | | | | 303,456,231 | |
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Specialty Retail — 1.4% | | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 22,752 | | | | 71,669,710 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 709,744 | | | | 287,588,269 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 82,018 | | | | 94,451,929 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 644,610 | | | | 97,020,251 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 1,421,049 | | | | 167,030,100 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 87,782 | | | | 25,538,417 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 60,986 | | | | 23,730,872 | |
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| | | | | | | 767,029,548 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 13.0% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 29,412,126 | | | | 6,853,025,358 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 295,362 | | | | 35,012,211 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 147,345 | | | | 18,198,581 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 163,526 | | | | 17,911,003 | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 97,582 | | | | 40,633,145 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,964,780,298 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a) | | | 295,356 | | | | 47,094,514 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 221,845 | | | | 60,197,641 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 1,000,881 | | | | 88,477,880 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 42,517 | | | | 8,242,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 204,012,806 | |
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Tobacco — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 1,112,456 | | | | 135,052,158 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.4% | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 554,742 | | | | 39,619,674 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 128,725 | | | | 104,232,494 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 64,334 | | | | 66,830,802 | |
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| | | | | | | 210,682,970 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.9% (Cost: $34,951,461,527) | | | | | | | 53,481,349,534 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 1.1% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 528,536,602 | | | | 528,959,431 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 65,199,806 | | | | 65,199,806 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 1.1% (Cost: $594,069,229) | | | | | | | 594,159,237 | |
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Total Investments — 101.0% (Cost: $35,545,530,756) | | | | | | | 54,075,508,771 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.0)% | | | | (520,240,653 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 53,555,268,118 | |
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(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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P 500 Growth ETF |
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 212,646,423 | | | $ | 316,229,667 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,577 | | | $ | 41,764 | | | $ | 528,959,431 | | | | 528,536,602 | | | $ | 213,268 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 24,073,535 | | | | 41,126,271 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 65,199,806 | | | | 65,199,806 | | | | 1,126,520 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 41,577 | | | $ | 41,764 | | | $ | 594,159,237 | | | | | | | $ | 1,339,788 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth E-Mini Index | | | 369 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $70,470 | | $ | 1,527,375 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,527,375 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,527,375 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,882,919 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,882,919 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,339,521 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,339,521 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 60,216,918 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 53,481,349,534 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 53,481,349,534 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 594,159,237 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 594,159,237 | |
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| | $ | 54,075,508,771 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 54,075,508,771 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 1,527,375 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,527,375 | |
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(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 (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P 500 Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 548,532 | | | $ | 83,398,805 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 431,525 | | | | 130,406,855 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 1,034,242 | | | | 195,037,356 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 285,913 | | | | 28,662,778 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | 65,823 | | | | 17,402,285 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 317,448 | | | | 75,511,356 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 354,983 | | | | 207,508,863 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 230,035 | | | | 121,474,582 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 2,225,981 | | | | 269,699,858 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 313,519 | | | | 27,771,513 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.9% | | | | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 195,782 | | | | 21,608,459 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 148,788 | | | | 19,550,743 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 377,120 | | | | 103,210,202 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 1,225,760 | | | | 167,120,119 | |
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Automobile Components — 0.1% | |
Aptiv PLC(a)(b) | | | 443,700 | | | | 31,950,837 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 382,713 | | | | 13,888,655 | |
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Automobiles — 0.4% | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 6,533,487 | | | | 68,993,623 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 1,880,737 | | | | 84,332,247 | |
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Banks — 7.2% | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 11,296,635 | | | | 448,250,477 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 3,192,449 | | | | 199,847,307 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 750,159 | | | | 30,809,030 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 1,132,531 | | | | 48,517,628 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,429,942 | | | | 35,720,147 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 4,761,010 | | | | 1,003,906,569 | |
KeyCorp. | | | 1,553,046 | | | | 26,013,521 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 279,076 | | | | 49,709,017 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 665,156 | | | | 122,954,087 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 1,538,961 | | | | 35,903,960 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 2,240,874 | | | | 95,842,181 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 2,611,237 | | | | 119,411,868 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 5,695,767 | | | | 321,753,878 | |
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Beverages — 2.0% | | | | | | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B, NVS | | | 308,478 | | | | 15,177,118 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 3,959,386 | | | | 284,521,478 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 262,189 | | | | 67,563,483 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | | 1,770,001 | | | | 66,339,637 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B | | | 295,631 | | | | 17,004,695 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 472,059 | | | | 24,627,318 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 1,471,036 | | | | 250,149,672 | |
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Biotechnology — 3.1% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 1,862,119 | | | | 367,731,260 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 899,154 | | | | 289,716,410 | |
Biogen, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 243,408 | | | | 47,182,207 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 2,083,331 | | | | 174,666,471 | |
Incyte Corp.(a) | | | 265,811 | | | | 17,570,107 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 565,307 | | | | 37,779,467 | |
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 71,029 | | | $ | 74,668,526 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 155,481 | | | | 72,311,104 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.1% | | | | | | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 818,275 | | | | 53,277,885 | |
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Building Products — 0.6% | | | | | | |
A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 75,312 | | | | 6,765,277 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 89,913 | | | | 13,103,921 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 731,602 | | | | 58,886,645 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 1,117,833 | | | | 86,755,019 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 167,990 | | | | 14,101,080 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 116,840 | | | | 45,419,213 | |
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Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 77,110 | | | | 36,227,049 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 1,234,873 | | | | 88,737,974 | |
BlackRock, Inc.(c) | | | 233,005 | | | | 221,240,578 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 337,385 | | | | 51,663,765 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 63,164 | | | | 12,940,409 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 2,499,835 | | | | 162,014,306 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 385,648 | | | | 85,093,231 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 33,732 | | | | 15,511,660 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 519,230 | | | | 10,462,485 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 528,453 | | | | 261,642,365 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 960,750 | | | | 154,334,880 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | 745,099 | | | | 13,083,938 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 62,884 | | | | 16,110,881 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 138,892 | | | | 65,916,754 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 2,084,612 | | | | 217,299,955 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 56,512 | | | | 32,942,540 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 694,847 | | | | 50,730,779 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 336,563 | | | | 30,300,767 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 310,158 | | | | 37,981,949 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 300,057 | | | | 155,015,447 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 499,696 | | | | 44,208,105 | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 374,034 | | | | 40,743,524 | |
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Chemicals — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 372,019 | | | | 110,764,937 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 196,031 | | | | 18,566,096 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 137,581 | | | | 11,804,450 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 1,158,387 | | | | 68,101,572 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 1,172,903 | | | | 64,075,691 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 698,625 | | | | 62,254,474 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 196,711 | | | | 22,021,796 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 207,646 | | | | 53,018,253 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 210,406 | | | | 13,874,172 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 426,960 | | | | 44,800,913 | |
Linde PLC | | | 386,123 | | | | 184,126,614 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 437,625 | | | | 41,968,237 | |
Mosaic Co. (The) | | | 531,305 | | | | 14,228,348 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 390,394 | | | | 51,711,589 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 194,171 | | | | 74,109,245 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.6% | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 257,989 | | | | 53,114,775 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 147,177 | | | | 29,559,029 | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 269,323 | | | | 13,622,357 | |
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Veralto Corp. | | | 413,501 | | | $ | 46,254,222 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 324,479 | | | | 67,361,841 | |
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Communications Equipment — 1.3% | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 6,741,695 | | | | 358,793,008 | |
F5, Inc.(a) | | | 97,958 | | | | 21,570,352 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 553,881 | | | | 21,590,281 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 117,050 | | | | 52,629,191 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 0.1% | |
Quanta Services, Inc.(b) | | | 76,857 | | | | 22,914,915 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.1% | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 34,770 | | | | 18,714,953 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 79,996 | | | | 20,033,398 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.7% | |
American Express Co. | | | 281,941 | | | | 76,462,399 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 638,990 | | | | 95,675,973 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 192,794 | | | | 27,047,070 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 660,016 | | | | 32,921,598 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 3.6% | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 430,279 | | | | 381,450,939 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 367,412 | | | | 31,072,033 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) | | | 336,501 | | | | 23,662,750 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 1,111,179 | | | | 63,670,557 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 822,893 | | | | 64,235,027 | |
Target Corp. | | | 774,166 | | | | 120,661,513 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 1,197,422 | | | | 10,728,901 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 7,268,301 | | | | 586,915,306 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.5% | |
Amcor PLC | | | 2,417,924 | | | | 27,395,079 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 134,676 | | | | 29,731,074 | |
Ball Corp. | | | 507,088 | | | | 34,436,346 | |
International Paper Co. | | | 580,885 | | | | 28,376,232 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | | 149,238 | | | | 32,145,865 | |
Smurfit WestRock PLC | | | 824,879 | | | | 40,765,520 | |
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Distributors — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 233,722 | | | | 32,646,289 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 440,513 | | | | 17,585,279 | |
Pool Corp. | | | 27,699 | | | | 10,436,983 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.6% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 11,998,467 | | | | 263,966,274 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 7,044,081 | | | | 316,349,678 | |
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Electric Utilities — 3.7% | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 428,668 | | | | 26,015,861 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 890,434 | | | | 91,358,528 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 287,783 | | | | 74,829,336 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 1,291,839 | | | | 148,949,037 | |
Edison International | | | 646,221 | | | | 56,279,387 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 358,741 | | | | 47,213,903 | |
Evergy, Inc. | | | 384,608 | | | | 23,849,542 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 597,614 | | | | 40,667,633 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 1,673,368 | | | | 67,855,072 | |
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FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 856,825 | | | $ | 38,000,189 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 3,437,996 | | | | 290,613,802 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | | 344,435 | | | | 31,378,028 | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 3,576,765 | | | | 70,712,644 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | | 190,505 | | | | 16,876,838 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 1,236,502 | | | | 40,903,486 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 1,829,703 | | | | 165,002,617 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 932,905 | | | | 60,918,696 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.0% | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 201,253 | | | | 34,557,153 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 253,145 | | | | 83,902,379 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 958,339 | | | | 104,813,536 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 262,108 | | | | 66,832,298 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 39,672 | | | | 6,303,087 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 48,469 | | | | 20,761,696 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 98,731 | | | | 26,505,324 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.0% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 886,697 | | | | 57,777,176 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 129,222 | | | | 29,242,938 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 1,288,712 | | | | 58,185,347 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 87,807 | | | | 10,521,913 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 291,990 | | | | 46,405,971 | |
TE Connectivity PLC | | | 310,219 | | | | 46,839,967 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 78,287 | | | | 34,263,088 | |
Trimble, Inc.(a) | | | 407,586 | | | | 25,307,015 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) | | | 86,106 | | | | 31,886,774 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.6% | |
Baker Hughes Co., Class A | | | 1,662,363 | | | | 60,094,422 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 1,477,297 | | | | 42,915,478 | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 2,376,186 | | | | 99,681,003 | |
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Entertainment — 1.1% | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 225,290 | | | | 32,315,598 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | | | 137,154 | | | | 21,081,941 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 3,034,802 | | | | 291,917,604 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,728,238 | | | | 30,757,964 | |
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Financial Services — 6.3% | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 3,065,254 | | | | 1,410,813,806 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 912,936 | | | | 76,458,390 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 462,431 | | | | 83,075,729 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 425,763 | | | | 43,606,647 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 122,019 | | | | 21,541,234 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 386,563 | | | | 190,884,809 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,710,744 | | | | 133,489,354 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 950,391 | | | | 261,310,006 | |
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Food Products — 1.4% | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 800,105 | | | | 47,798,273 | |
Bunge Global SA | | | 236,750 | | | | 22,879,520 | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 329,979 | | | | 16,142,573 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 799,235 | | | | 25,991,122 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 931,427 | | | | 68,785,884 | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 152,994 | | | | 29,341,189 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 485,855 | | | | 15,401,603 | |
J M Smucker Co. (The) | | | 177,685 | | | | 21,517,653 | |
Kellanova | | | 448,333 | | | | 36,184,956 | |
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Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 1,476,960 | | | $ | 51,856,066 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 81,757 | | | | 5,292,948 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., NVS | | | 420,930 | | | | 34,642,539 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 1,296,465 | | | | 95,510,577 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 480,173 | | | | 28,599,104 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 259,390 | | | | 35,979,987 | |
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Ground Transportation — 0.9% | |
CSX Corp. | | | 1,622,109 | | | | 56,011,424 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 134,703 | | | | 23,213,368 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 378,344 | | | | 94,018,484 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 560,681 | | | | 138,196,653 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.8% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 2,911,486 | | | | 331,938,519 | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 53,191 | | | | 13,527,535 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 852,065 | | | | 32,352,908 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 483,672 | | | | 116,613,319 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 1,108,915 | | | | 92,927,077 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 194,165 | | | | 21,424,166 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 262,983 | | | | 17,630,380 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 635,067 | | | | 41,908,071 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 764,051 | | | | 71,706,186 | |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | | | 388,669 | | | | 31,660,977 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 60,515 | | | | 30,573,388 | |
Insulet Corp.(a)(b) | | | 72,728 | | | | 16,927,442 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 201,805 | | | | 99,140,742 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 2,146,260 | | | | 193,227,788 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 245,872 | | | | 60,022,273 | |
Solventum Corp.(a)(b) | | | 231,544 | | | | 16,143,248 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 72,901 | | | | 17,681,409 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 206,540 | | | | 74,614,641 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 78,972 | | | | 19,531,355 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 340,358 | | | | 36,741,646 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 4.5% | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 409,483 | | | | 45,256,061 | |
Cencora, Inc. | | | 291,914 | | | | 65,704,003 | |
Centene Corp.(a) | | | 880,244 | | | | 66,264,768 | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 467,792 | | | | 162,061,860 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 2,105,064 | | | | 132,366,424 | |
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 34,940 | | | | 5,727,714 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 388,031 | | | | 201,776,120 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 161,689 | | | | 65,715,260 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 212,025 | | | | 15,456,623 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 201,435 | | | | 63,802,522 | |
Labcorp Holdings, Inc. | | | 140,393 | | | | 31,375,028 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 216,997 | | | | 107,287,657 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 40,276 | | | | 13,877,499 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 186,323 | | | | 28,926,646 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 958,036 | | | | 560,144,488 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 99,501 | | | | 22,786,724 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.6% | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 260,509 | | | | 30,935,444 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | | 1,177,812 | | | | 26,936,560 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 691,323 | | | | 44,334,544 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 968,362 | | | | 123,979,387 | |
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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 467,875 | | | $ | 8,234,600 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.2% | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 368,137 | | | | 46,683,453 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 150,195 | | | | 6,269,139 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 495,396 | | | | 9,154,918 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 94,392 | | | | 15,492,559 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 35,279 | | | | 15,174,909 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 230,665 | | | | 11,611,676 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 672,210 | | | | 204,694,667 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 124,310 | | | | 4,859,278 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 777,470 | | | | 75,795,551 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 254,282 | | | | 35,525,738 | |
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| | | | | | | 425,261,888 | |
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Household Durables — 0.2% | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 118,440 | | | | 20,848,993 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 177,608 | | | | 33,297,948 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 87,660 | | | | 14,085,209 | |
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| | | | | | | 68,232,150 | |
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Household Products — 1.8% | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 220,757 | | | | 23,117,673 | |
Clorox Co. (The) | | | 208,103 | | | | 33,902,060 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 834,039 | | | | 86,581,589 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 563,600 | | | | 80,189,008 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 2,402,907 | | | | 416,183,492 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 639,973,822 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% | |
AES Corp. (The) | | | 1,188,246 | | | | 23,836,215 | |
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Industrial Conglomerates — 1.0% | |
3M Co. | | | 919,273 | | | | 125,664,619 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 1,089,674 | | | | 225,246,513 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 350,911,132 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.5% | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 1,549,392 | | | | 195,657,222 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Insurance — 3.7% | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 843,416 | | | | 94,293,909 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | 441,839 | | | | 83,794,766 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 1,077,564 | | | | 78,910,012 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 178,128 | | | | 61,630,507 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 179,655 | | | | 50,549,527 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 86,542 | | | | 17,209,742 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 88,112 | | | | 9,128,403 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 628,611 | | | | 181,285,126 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 262,060 | | | | 35,671,607 | |
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS | | | 17,627 | | | | 9,515,407 | |
Everest Group Ltd. | | | 72,321 | | | | 28,337,538 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 151,142 | | | | 16,007,449 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 490,318 | | | | 57,666,300 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 303,436 | | | | 23,986,616 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 394,986 | | | | 88,117,427 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 984,402 | | | | 81,193,477 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 355,598 | | | | 30,545,868 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 490,024 | | | | 124,348,490 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 597,391 | | | | 72,344,050 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 381,414 | | | | 89,296,646 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 503,058 | | | | 28,538,480 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 169,939 | | | | 50,052,134 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,312,423,481 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 0.0% | |
Match Group, Inc.(a) | | | 433,962 | | | | 16,421,122 | |
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IT Services — 1.7% | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 482,153 | | | $ | 170,431,443 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 134,976 | | | | 13,625,827 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 829,418 | | | | 64,014,481 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 56,774 | | | | 11,299,729 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 1,541,419 | | | | 340,776,913 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 73,440 | | | | 13,950,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 614,099,055 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 219,297 | | | | 15,859,559 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.2% | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 488,225 | | | | 72,491,648 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 264,584 | | | | 21,148,199 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a) | | | 86,129 | | | | 16,964,829 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 1,075,591 | | | | 299,035,810 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 179,645 | | | | 42,570,476 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 22,007 | | | | 33,003,898 | |
Revvity, Inc. | | | 206,433 | | | | 26,371,816 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 396,319 | | | | 245,151,044 | |
Waters Corp.(a) | | | 62,842 | | | | 22,616,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 779,353,927 | |
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Machinery — 2.0% | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 340,791 | | | | 133,290,176 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 229,335 | | | | 74,256,380 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 184,404 | | | | 76,957,321 | |
Dover Corp. | | | 229,899 | | | | 44,080,834 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 126,566 | | | | 27,148,407 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 244,135 | | | | 63,980,459 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 156,520 | | | | 15,364,003 | |
Nordson Corp. | | | 91,346 | | | | 23,990,200 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 408,858 | | | | 42,496,701 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 236,623 | | | | 23,349,958 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 47,284 | | | | 29,874,977 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 82,543 | | | | 8,071,880 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 48,645 | | | | 14,092,943 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 256,519 | | | | 28,250,437 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 293,140 | | | | 53,284,058 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 407,347 | | | | 55,004,065 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 713,492,799 | |
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Media — 1.2% | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 87,705 | | | | 28,423,436 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 6,464,322 | | | | 270,014,730 | |
Fox Corp., Class A, NVS(b) | | | 375,894 | | | | 15,911,593 | |
Fox Corp., Class B | | | 218,638 | | | | 8,483,154 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 626,353 | | | | 19,811,545 | |
News Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 628,560 | | | | 16,738,553 | |
News Corp., Class B | | | 190,230 | | | | 5,316,929 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 327,392 | | | | 33,849,059 | |
Paramount Global, Class B, NVS | | | 1,000,727 | | | | 10,627,721 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 409,176,720 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.6% | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 1,201,623 | | | | 59,985,020 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 1,920,056 | | | | 102,626,993 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 146,630 | | | | 22,044,354 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 89,344 | | | | 11,264,492 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 195,920,859 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 1.5% | |
Ameren Corp. | | | 445,960 | | | | 39,003,662 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 1,088,013 | | | | 32,009,343 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 499,332 | | | | 35,267,819 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 577,823 | | | | 60,168,709 | |
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Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 1,403,855 | | | $ | 81,128,780 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 346,051 | | | | 44,436,409 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 749,600 | | | | 25,973,640 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 833,610 | | | | 74,366,348 | |
Sempra | | | 1,059,483 | | | | 88,604,563 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 530,319 | | | | 51,006,081 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 531,965,354 | |
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Office REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
BXP, Inc. | | | 242,605 | | | | 19,519,998 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.4% | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 2,846,224 | | | | 419,163,409 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 602,393 | | | | 63,419,935 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 423,734 | | | | 10,148,429 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 1,047,848 | | | | 40,991,814 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 323,348 | | | | 39,749,170 | |
EQT Corp. | | | 993,887 | | | | 36,416,020 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 7,434,486 | | | | 871,470,449 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 3,231,157 | | | | 71,376,258 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 443,245 | | | | 11,803,614 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 251,903 | | | | 41,037,518 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 1,126,728 | | | | 58,071,561 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 370,864 | | | | 33,796,836 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 700,418 | | | | 92,069,946 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 536,110 | | | | 72,390,933 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 1,243,277 | | | | 56,755,595 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 1,918,661,487 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.2% | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 474,745 | | | | 24,112,299 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 1,000,872 | | | | 29,655,837 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 549,761 | | | | 31,369,363 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 85,137,499 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.3% | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 389,615 | | | | 38,840,719 | |
Kenvue, Inc. | | | 3,204,781 | | | | 74,126,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 112,967,304 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 4.2% | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 3,392,577 | | | | 175,531,934 | |
Catalent, Inc.(a) | | | 302,302 | | | | 18,310,432 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 4,028,209 | | | | 652,811,551 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 2,544,999 | | | | 289,010,086 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 9,482,470 | | | | 274,422,682 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | | 2,008,381 | | | | 23,317,303 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 341,153 | | | | 66,654,473 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 1,500,058,461 | |
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Professional Services — 0.9% | |
Amentum Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 209,356 | | | | 6,751,731 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 416,258 | | | | 115,191,076 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 83,974 | | | | 18,056,929 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 120,052 | | | | 7,353,185 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 126,178 | | | | 37,078,667 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | | | 209,356 | | | | 27,404,700 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 225,420 | | | | 36,743,460 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 321,583 | | | | 43,153,223 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 45,308 | | | | 7,546,954 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 107,350 | | | | 28,765,506 | |
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| | | | | | | 328,045,431 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P 500 Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.3% | | | | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 504,042 | | | $ | 62,743,148 | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 390,951 | | | | 29,493,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 92,236,492 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.7% | | | | | | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 237,459 | | | | 53,487,640 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 178,745 | | | | 22,080,370 | |
Equity Residential | | | 570,848 | | | | 42,505,342 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 107,358 | | | | 31,715,700 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 953,327 | | | | 33,614,310 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 195,372 | | | | 31,044,611 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 501,432 | | | | 22,734,927 | |
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| | | | | | | 237,182,900 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 126,993 | | | | 14,600,385 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 1,123,749 | | | | 26,093,452 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 1,457,286 | | | | 92,421,078 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 272,159 | | | | 19,658,044 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 323,088 | | | | 54,608,334 | |
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| | | | | | | 207,381,293 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.9% | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 340,442 | | | | 78,359,535 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 142,310 | | | | 16,083,876 | |
First Solar, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 178,840 | | | | 44,609,850 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 7,140,266 | | | | 167,510,640 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 368,080 | | | | 29,553,143 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 1,855,501 | | | | 192,434,009 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 107,009 | | | | 25,683,230 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 402,842 | | | | 29,250,358 | |
Qorvo, Inc.(a) | | | 158,734 | | | | 16,397,222 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 894,777 | | | | 152,156,829 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 268,269 | | | | 26,496,929 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | | | 272,646 | | | | 36,515,479 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 962,556 | | | | 198,835,193 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,013,886,293 | |
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Software — 0.5% | | | | | | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 62,938 | | | | 20,053,935 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 173,047 | | | | 47,670,988 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 902,127 | | | | 24,745,344 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 79,991 | | | | 14,451,174 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 102,476 | | | | 57,021,745 | |
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| | | | | | | 163,943,186 | |
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Specialized REITs — 1.7% | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 461,149 | | | | 107,244,812 | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | 727,193 | | | | 86,266,906 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 303,857 | | | | 49,173,178 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 84,202 | | | | 74,740,221 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 354,082 | | | | 63,802,036 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 240,675 | | | | 28,599,410 | |
Public Storage | | | 152,877 | | | | 55,627,354 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 108,115 | | | | 26,023,281 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 1,752,307 | | | | 58,369,346 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 1,215,204 | | | | 41,146,807 | |
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| | | | | | | 590,993,351 | |
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Specialty Retail — 2.6% | | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,834 | | | | 27,827,453 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 327,761 | | | | 33,857,711 | |
CarMax, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 262,777 | | | | 20,333,684 | |
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Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 1,045,378 | | | $ | 423,587,166 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 953,542 | | | | 258,266,851 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 26,133 | | | | 30,094,763 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 661,904 | | | | 77,800,196 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 104,667 | | | | 30,450,770 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 27,474 | | | | 10,690,683 | |
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| | | | | | | 912,909,277 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.6% | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 225,380 | | | | 26,716,545 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 2,174,590 | | | | 44,492,111 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 1,637,490 | | | | 58,736,766 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 217,711 | | | | 26,889,486 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 206,116 | | | | 22,575,886 | |
Western Digital Corp.(a) | | | 545,958 | | | | 37,283,472 | |
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| | | | | | | 216,694,266 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 1,145,977 | | | | 101,304,367 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 29,528 | | | | 5,724,593 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 384,313 | | | | 18,055,025 | |
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| | | | | | | 125,083,985 | |
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Tobacco — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 2,855,140 | | | | 145,726,346 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 1,639,110 | | | | 198,987,954 | |
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| | | | | | | 344,714,300 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.1% | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 479,416 | | | | 34,239,891 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 18,487 | | | | 19,204,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 53,444,371 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 327,162 | | | | 47,844,171 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 820,036 | | | | 169,222,629 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7% (Cost: $29,747,844,673) | | | | 35,220,206,704 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.6% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 154,236,703 | | | | 154,360,092 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 53,555,373 | | | | 53,555,373 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.6% (Cost: $207,807,449) | | | | 207,915,465 | |
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Total Investments — 100.3% (Cost: $29,955,652,122) | | | | 35,428,122,169 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.3)% | | | | (111,934,002 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 35,316,188,167 | |
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(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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Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
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BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 108,139,870 | | | $ | 46,185,164 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (16,018 | ) | | $ | 51,076 | | | $ | 154,360,092 | | | | 154,236,703 | | | $ | 140,822 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 44,835,528 | | | | 8,719,845 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 53,555,373 | | | | 53,555,373 | | | | 1,394,033 | | | | — | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 195,796,946 | | | | 7,348,662 | | | | (9,086,703 | ) | | | 1,501,897 | | | | 25,679,776 | | | | 221,240,578 | | | | 233,005 | | | | 2,385,994 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,485,879 | | | $ | 25,730,852 | | | $ | 429,156,043 | | | | | | | $ | 3,920,849 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Value E-Mini Index | | | 922 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 86,908 | | | $ | 1,706,070 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,706,070 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,706,070 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,861,979 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,861,979 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (697,952 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (697,952 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 88,875,935 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 35,220,206,704 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,220,206,704 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 207,915,465 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 207,915,465 | |
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| | $ | 35,428,122,169 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,428,122,169 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 1,706,070 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,706,070 | |
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(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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18 | | 2 0 2 4 I S H A R E S S E M I - A N N U A L F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S A N D A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 0.5% | | | | | | |
AAR Corp.(a) | | | 103,532 | | | $ | 6,766,852 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 530,213 | | | | 19,617,881 | |
National Presto Industries, Inc. | | | 30,537 | | | | 2,294,550 | |
Triumph Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 819,553 | | | | 10,564,038 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 39,243,321 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Forward Air Corp.(b) | | | 200,692 | | | | 7,104,497 | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A | | | 646,787 | | | | 29,396,469 | |
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| | | | | | | 36,500,966 | |
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Automobile Components — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Adient PLC(a) | | | 915,521 | | | | 20,663,309 | |
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,234,635 | | | | 7,630,044 | |
Dana, Inc. | | | 1,354,848 | | | | 14,307,195 | |
Dorman Products, Inc.(a) | | | 89,350 | | | | 10,107,272 | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 271,364 | | | | 11,261,606 | |
Gentherm, Inc.(a) | | | 177,669 | | | | 8,270,492 | |
LCI Industries | | | 98,923 | | | | 11,924,178 | |
Phinia, Inc. | | | 458,632 | | | | 21,110,831 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 216,593 | | | | 7,190,888 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 112,465,815 | |
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Automobiles — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 133,776 | | | | 7,773,723 | |
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Banks — 14.2% | | | | | | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 679,164 | | | | 42,373,042 | |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. | | | 942,748 | | | | 35,513,317 | |
Axos Financial, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 206,776 | | | | 13,002,075 | |
Banc of California, Inc. | | | 1,446,138 | | | | 21,301,613 | |
BancFirst Corp. | | | 79,057 | | | | 8,320,749 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | 250,306 | | | | 15,711,708 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 784,939 | | | | 28,603,177 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 361,798 | | | | 21,548,689 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 226,034 | | | | 6,087,096 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 942,338 | | | | 9,508,190 | |
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | | | 1,282,275 | | | | 7,488,486 | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 401,637 | | | | 17,250,309 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 286,500 | | | | 8,454,615 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 62,129 | | | | 7,293,323 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 1,393,074 | | | | 83,459,063 | |
Community Financial System, Inc. | | | 551,727 | | | | 32,038,787 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 1,378,710 | | | | 24,568,612 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 373,694 | | | | 10,762,387 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 316,867 | | | | 7,154,857 | |
FB Financial Corp. | | | 367,324 | | | | 17,238,515 | |
First Bancorp/Southern Pines NC | | | 433,442 | | | | 18,026,853 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 584,157 | | | | 10,018,293 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 1,002,589 | | | | 25,295,320 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | | 1,342,840 | | | | 31,086,746 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 1,910,056 | | | | 34,629,315 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 315,765 | | | | 5,873,229 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 362,218 | | | | 7,885,486 | |
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | | | 484,246 | | | | 15,573,351 | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 1,267,721 | | | | 15,922,576 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 446,084 | | | | 26,376,947 | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 378,583 | | | | 21,829,096 | |
Lakeland Financial Corp. | | | 143,275 | | | | 9,330,068 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 398,150 | | | | 16,762,115 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 495,309 | | | | 21,907,517 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 1,337,448 | | | | 17,895,054 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 1,012,491 | | | | 25,474,274 | |
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Park National Corp. | | | 90,058 | | | $ | 15,127,943 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 1,281,572 | | | | 23,785,976 | |
Renasant Corp. | | | 667,367 | | | | 21,689,428 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 188,824 | | | | 7,924,943 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 887,653 | | | | 23,655,952 | |
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | | | 284,458 | | | | 22,884,646 | |
Simmons First National Corp., Class A | | | 1,318,322 | | | | 28,396,656 | |
Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 182,228 | | | | 6,091,882 | |
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 500,672 | | | | 12,962,398 | |
Tompkins Financial Corp. | | | 131,511 | | | | 7,600,021 | |
TrustCo Bank Corp. | | | 199,611 | | | | 6,601,136 | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 642,691 | | | | 20,450,428 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 1,251,666 | | | | 36,398,447 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 571,069 | | | | 15,030,536 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 742,850 | | | | 25,888,323 | |
Westamerica BanCorp | | | 109,282 | | | | 5,400,716 | |
WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 342,288 | | | | 17,453,265 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,018,907,546 | |
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Beverages — 0.1% | | | | | | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc. | | | 63,045 | | | | 5,248,496 | |
National Beverage Corp. | | | 112,297 | | | | 5,271,221 | |
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| | | | | | | 10,519,717 | |
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Biotechnology — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Alkermes PLC(a) | | | 622,462 | | | | 17,422,711 | |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 339,480 | | | | 5,190,649 | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 644,752 | | | | 2,656,378 | |
Krystal Biotech, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 90,261 | | | | 16,430,210 | |
Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a) | | | 491,425 | | | | 13,460,131 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 182,215 | | | | 8,199,675 | |
REGENXBIO, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 276,454 | | | | 2,900,002 | |
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 961,289 | | | | 7,200,055 | |
Xencor, Inc.(a) | | | 311,652 | | | | 6,267,322 | |
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| | | | | | | 79,727,133 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Etsy, Inc.(a) | | | 674,761 | | | | 37,469,478 | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | 1,167,696 | | | | 24,638,386 | |
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| | | | | | | 62,107,864 | |
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Building Products — 2.0% | | | | | | |
American Woodmark Corp.(a) | | | 72,014 | | | | 6,729,708 | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 126,667 | | | | 8,868,590 | |
Griffon Corp. | | | 137,388 | | | | 9,617,160 | |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,490,879 | | | | 22,870,084 | |
Insteel Industries, Inc. | | | 76,744 | | | | 2,385,971 | |
Masterbrand, Inc.(a) | | | 1,334,262 | | | | 24,737,217 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 156,247 | | | | 4,335,854 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,537,369 | | | | 30,962,612 | |
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. | | | 874,424 | | | | 31,426,799 | |
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| | | | | | | 141,933,995 | |
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Capital Markets — 2.5% | | | | | | |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | | | 322,947 | | | | 13,990,064 | |
BGC Group, Inc., Class A | | | 1,409,299 | | | | 12,937,365 | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | | | 118,615 | | | | 3,012,821 | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | | | 143,475 | | | | 13,766,426 | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 271,282 | | | | 18,585,530 | |
Piper Sandler Cos | | | 84,788 | | | | 24,063,682 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 107,433 | | | | 14,325,116 | |
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | | | 460,621 | | | | 26,177,091 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.(a) | | | 297,095 | | | | 24,326,139 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 860,639 | | | $ | 26,215,064 | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 26,273 | | | | 5,502,880 | |
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| | | | | | | 182,902,178 | |
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Chemicals — 2.2% | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 281,606 | | | | 8,555,190 | |
Balchem Corp. | | | 149,895 | | | | 26,381,520 | |
HB Fuller Co. | | | 291,973 | | | | 23,176,817 | |
Ingevity Corp.(a) | | | 381,633 | | | | 14,883,687 | |
Innospec, Inc. | | | 97,795 | | | | 11,059,637 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 102,869 | | | | 3,757,805 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 570,449 | | | | 9,691,928 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 168,892 | | | | 13,043,529 | |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | | | 69,515 | | | | 11,712,582 | |
Sensient Technologies Corp. | | | 253,621 | | | | 20,345,477 | |
Stepan Co. | | | 222,022 | | | | 17,151,199 | |
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| | | | | | | 159,759,371 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.9% | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 659,040 | | | | 34,770,951 | |
Brady Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 161,491 | | | | 12,375,055 | |
CoreCivic, Inc.(a) | | | 1,157,878 | | | | 14,647,157 | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 464,228 | | | | 9,047,804 | |
Enviri Corp.(a) | | | 841,199 | | | | 8,697,998 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 1,432,051 | | | | 18,401,855 | |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.(a) | | | 770,543 | | | | 8,606,965 | |
HNI Corp. | | | 199,767 | | | | 10,755,455 | |
Interface, Inc., Class A | | | 612,209 | | | | 11,613,605 | |
Matthews International Corp., Class A | | | 117,497 | | | | 2,725,930 | |
MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 733,246 | | | | 18,155,171 | |
OPENLANE, Inc.(a) | | | 1,140,531 | | | | 19,252,163 | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 1,642,182 | | | | 11,708,758 | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 93,070 | | | | 18,488,356 | |
Vestis Corp. | | | 564,527 | | | | 8,411,452 | |
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| | | | | | | 207,658,675 | |
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Communications Equipment — 1.2% | |
Calix, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 313,613 | | | | 12,165,048 | |
Digi International, Inc.(a) | | | 382,368 | | | | 10,526,591 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 547,431 | | | | 8,227,888 | |
Harmonic, Inc.(a) | | | 570,780 | | | | 8,316,265 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 748,860 | | | | 16,287,705 | |
Viasat, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 893,989 | | | | 10,674,229 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 2,330,151 | | | | 21,017,962 | |
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| | | | | | | 87,215,688 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 1.4% | |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 210,021 | | | | 19,901,590 | |
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 305,485 | | | | 60,211,094 | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 224,776 | | | | 17,820,241 | |
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| | | | | | | 97,932,925 | |
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Consumer Finance — 1.2% | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 497,094 | | | | 23,651,733 | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 248,762 | | | | 11,758,980 | |
Enova International, Inc.(a) | | | 277,166 | | | | 23,223,739 | |
EZCORP, Inc., Class A, NVS(a)(b) | | | 543,600 | | | | 6,093,756 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A(a) | | | 672 | | | | 7,869 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 835,746 | | | | 13,029,280 | |
PRA Group, Inc.(a) | | | 413,890 | | | | 9,254,580 | |
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| | | | | | | 87,019,937 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.2% | |
Andersons, Inc. (The) | | | 158,561 | | | | 7,950,249 | |
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 363,821 | | | | 15,284,120 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,028,924 | | | | 18,057,616 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail (continued) | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 264,037 | | | $ | 24,233,316 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 354,332 | | | | 7,940,580 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 626,872 | | | | 10,543,987 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.7% | |
Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 202,489 | | | | 2,798,398 | |
O-I Glass, Inc.(a) | | | 1,635,127 | | | | 21,452,866 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 801,334 | | | | 29,088,424 | |
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| | | | | | | 53,339,688 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 0.3% | |
Mister Car Wash, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 537,586 | | | | 3,499,685 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 286,040 | | | | 6,361,530 | |
Strategic Education, Inc. | | | 151,026 | | | | 13,977,456 | |
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Diversified REITs — 1.1% | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | | | 762,552 | | | | 14,640,999 | |
American Assets Trust, Inc. | | | 498,801 | | | | 13,327,963 | |
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | | | 412,670 | | | | 4,469,216 | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 883,688 | | | | 30,177,945 | |
Global Net Lease, Inc. | | | 2,077,924 | | | | 17,496,120 | |
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| | | | | | | 80,112,243 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.1% | |
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 808,807 | | | | 3,752,865 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 10,676,803 | | | | 75,805,301 | |
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| | | | | | | 79,558,166 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.2% | |
MGE Energy, Inc. | | | 170,936 | | | | 15,632,097 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.7% | |
Sunrun, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,347,235 | | | | 42,391,064 | |
Vicor Corp.(a) | | | 114,746 | | | | 4,830,807 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.0% | |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | | | 150,319 | | | | 15,819,572 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 379,124 | | | | 16,802,776 | |
CTS Corp. | | | 140,290 | | | | 6,787,230 | |
ePlus, Inc.(a) | | | 108,856 | | | | 10,704,899 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 102,991 | | | | 22,183,231 | |
Itron, Inc.(a) | | | 240,784 | | | | 25,718,139 | |
Knowles Corp.(a) | | | 547,821 | | | | 9,877,213 | |
PC Connection, Inc. | | | 129,760 | | | | 9,787,797 | |
Plexus Corp.(a) | | | 160,093 | | | | 21,886,314 | |
Rogers Corp.(a)(b) | | | 58,647 | | | | 6,627,697 | |
Sanmina Corp.(a) | | | 573,810 | | | | 39,277,294 | |
ScanSource, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 240,977 | | | | 11,574,125 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,070,515 | | | | 19,536,899 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 1.0% | |
Bristow Group, Inc.(a) | | | 258,428 | | | | 8,964,867 | |
Cactus, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 265,263 | | | | 15,828,243 | |
Core Laboratories, Inc.(b) | | | 280,228 | | | | 5,192,625 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 477,000 | | | | 14,510,340 | |
Innovex International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 367,490 | | | | 5,394,753 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 94,251 | | | | 6,076,362 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | | 1,690,064 | | | | 12,928,990 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.(a) | | | 842,173 | | | | 6,451,045 | |
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Financial Services — 3.3% | |
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | | | 1,222,801 | | | | 42,149,951 | |
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Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 424,874 | | | $ | 38,761,255 | |
Mr. Cooper Group, Inc.(a) | | | 677,101 | | | | 62,415,170 | |
NCR Atleos Corp.(a)(b) | | | 759,402 | | | | 21,665,739 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 292,806 | | | | 12,060,679 | |
Payoneer Global, Inc.(a) | | | 1,611,887 | | | | 12,137,509 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 710,750 | | | | 24,655,918 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 191,894 | | | | 21,797,239 | |
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Food Products — 1.1% | |
B&G Foods, Inc. | | | 831,245 | | | | 7,381,456 | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 352,347 | | | | 10,408,330 | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 958,340 | | | | 8,270,474 | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 45,150 | | | | 4,258,096 | |
Simply Good Foods Co. (The)(a) | | | 354,026 | | | | 12,309,484 | |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | 68,579 | | | | 2,123,892 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a) | | | 490,469 | | | | 20,589,889 | |
WK Kellogg Co. | | | 694,529 | | | | 11,883,391 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.5% | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | | 129,652 | | | | 16,098,889 | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co. | | | 406,036 | | | | 16,574,389 | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.0% | |
Heartland Express, Inc. | | | 207,228 | | | | 2,544,760 | |
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,307,479 | | | | 4,314,681 | |
Marten Transport Ltd. | | | 326,791 | | | | 5,784,200 | |
RXO, Inc.(a) | | | 778,493 | | | | 21,797,804 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B(b) | | | 493,670 | | | | 14,089,342 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 649,002 | | | | 25,044,987 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.9% | |
Artivion, Inc.(a) | | | 185,000 | | | | 4,924,700 | |
Avanos Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 482,478 | | | | 11,593,946 | |
Embecta Corp. | | | 605,615 | | | | 8,539,172 | |
ICU Medical, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 256,470 | | | | 46,733,963 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 226,251 | | | | 9,330,591 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 78,285 | | | | 16,522,049 | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 700,585 | | | | 12,729,630 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 250,597 | | | | 24,766,502 | |
Omnicell, Inc.(a) | | | 482,950 | | | | 21,056,620 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp.(a)(b) | | | 607,149 | | | | 27,685,994 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.(a) | | | 201,365 | | | | 7,480,710 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 371,197 | | | | 15,742,465 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.2% | |
AdaptHealth Corp.(a) | | | 1,109,627 | | | | 12,461,111 | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.(a) | | | 109,008 | | | | 14,501,334 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 183,555 | | | | 7,780,897 | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 338,993 | | | | 4,556,066 | |
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.(a) | | | 213,291 | | | | 4,634,813 | |
National HealthCare Corp. | | | 68,670 | | | | 8,636,626 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 775,919 | | | | 12,174,169 | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 823,729 | | | | 17,990,241 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a) | | | 887,369 | | | | 10,284,607 | |
Premier, Inc., Class A | | | 1,100,641 | | | | 22,012,820 | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | | 1,105,859 | | | | 38,561,303 | |
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. | | | 71,241 | | | | 6,029,126 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.9% | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 599,119 | | | | 18,488,812 | |
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LTC Properties, Inc. | | | 260,301 | | | $ | 9,550,444 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 6,300,774 | | | | 36,859,528 | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust | | | 70,672 | | | | 3,233,244 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.2% | |
Certara, Inc.(a) | | | 482,463 | | | | 5,649,642 | |
HealthStream, Inc. | | | 120,433 | | | | 3,473,288 | |
Schrodinger, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 259,823 | | | | 4,819,716 | |
Simulations Plus, Inc. | | | 69,912 | | | | 2,238,582 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.5% | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust(b) | | | 1,265,327 | | | | 16,740,276 | |
Service Properties Trust | | | 1,741,883 | | | | 7,942,986 | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | | | 563,488 | | | | 3,865,528 | |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 438,967 | | | | 6,483,543 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.5% | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(a) | | | 243,134 | | | | 7,916,443 | |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | | | 404,974 | | | | 6,694,220 | |
Brinker International, Inc.(a) | | | 270,958 | | | | 20,736,416 | |
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) | | | 267,776 | | | | 10,858,317 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 79,029 | | | | 2,955,685 | |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | 233,128 | | | | 10,572,355 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc. | | | 88,344 | | | | 2,808,456 | |
Papa John’s International, Inc. | | | 181,569 | | | | 9,781,122 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,570,739 | | | | 29,624,137 | |
Sabre Corp.(a) | | | 1,903,463 | | | | 6,985,709 | |
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Household Durables — 2.0% | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 141,881 | | | | 14,610,905 | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 142,334 | | | | 4,539,031 | |
Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 239,543 | | | | 14,815,735 | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 203,141 | | | | 8,720,843 | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | | 1,408,782 | | | | 19,187,611 | |
LGI Homes, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 86,858 | | | | 10,294,410 | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 4,368,122 | | | | 33,547,177 | |
Sonos, Inc.(a) | | | 1,270,640 | | | | 15,616,166 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 383,258 | | | | 17,365,420 | |
Worthington Enterprises, Inc. | | | 102,769 | | | | 4,259,775 | |
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Household Products — 0.5% | |
Central Garden & Pet Co.(a)(b) | | | 101,623 | | | | 3,706,191 | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A, NVS(a) | | | 546,087 | | | | 17,147,132 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc. | | | 373,904 | | | | 11,875,191 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.5% | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 363,457 | | | | 10,347,621 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | | | 869,729 | | | | 26,683,286 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.7% | |
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | | | 133,872 | | | | 18,019,171 | |
LXP Industrial Trust | | | 3,090,656 | | | | 31,061,093 | |
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Insurance — 2.9% | |
AMERISAFE, Inc. | | | 115,873 | | | | 5,600,142 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 207,726 | | | | 16,518,372 | |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 260,796 | | | | 12,510,384 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 4,536,442 | | | | 31,074,628 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 428,086 | | | | 14,961,606 | |
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Lincoln National Corp. | | | 1,787,118 | | | $ | 56,312,088 | |
Mercury General Corp. | | | 279,078 | | | | 17,576,332 | |
ProAssurance Corp.(a) | | | 537,153 | | | | 8,078,781 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 155,793 | | | | 12,740,752 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 290,638 | | | | 21,722,284 | |
Trupanion, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 181,875 | | | | 7,635,112 | |
United Fire Group, Inc. | | | 227,011 | | | | 4,751,340 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 0.9% | |
IAC, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 445,384 | | | | 23,970,567 | |
QuinStreet, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 580,425 | | | | 11,103,530 | |
Shutterstock, Inc. | | | 127,112 | | | | 4,495,952 | |
Ziff Davis, Inc.(a) | | | 469,794 | | | | 22,860,176 | |
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IT Services — 0.9% | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 298,967 | | | | 12,075,277 | |
DXC Technology Co.(a)(b) | | | 1,898,589 | | | | 39,395,722 | |
Perficient, Inc.(a) | | | 143,972 | | | | 10,867,006 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.7% | |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | | | 176,982 | | | | 7,376,610 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,486,105 | | | | 16,317,433 | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc.(a) | | | 613,301 | | | | 24,029,133 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.5% | |
BioLife Solutions, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 153,548 | | | | 3,844,842 | |
Cytek Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,118,481 | | | | 6,196,385 | |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 940,826 | | | | 18,816,520 | |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | | | 56,796 | | | | 7,375,528 | |
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Machinery — 2.9% | |
Albany International Corp., Class A | | | 170,357 | | | | 15,136,220 | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 239,417 | | | | 7,646,979 | |
Barnes Group, Inc. | | | 479,752 | | | | 19,386,778 | |
Enerpac Tool Group Corp., Class A | | | 188,155 | | | | 7,881,813 | |
Enpro, Inc. | | | 121,134 | | | | 19,645,512 | |
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(a)(b) | | | 1,567,096 | | | | 27,502,535 | |
Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 326,885 | | | | 16,635,178 | |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | | | 737,394 | | | | 20,499,553 | |
John Bean Technologies Corp.(b) | | | 133,736 | | | | 13,174,333 | |
Kennametal, Inc. | | | 817,983 | | | | 21,210,299 | |
Lindsay Corp. | | | 58,296 | | | | 7,266,013 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.(a) | | | 93,887 | | | | 2,757,461 | |
Titan International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 523,396 | | | | 4,255,210 | |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | | | 432,859 | | | | 15,080,808 | |
Wabash National Corp. | | | 462,002 | | | | 8,865,818 | |
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Media — 1.6% | |
Cable One, Inc. | | | 48,381 | | | | 16,923,190 | |
EchoStar Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,267,233 | | | | 31,452,723 | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A | | | 432,873 | | | | 20,886,122 | |
Scholastic Corp., NVS | | | 262,177 | | | | 8,392,286 | |
TechTarget, Inc.(a) | | | 115,208 | | | | 2,816,836 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | | 1,737,084 | | | | 27,411,185 | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 358,321 | | | | 6,173,871 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.8% | |
Arch Resources, Inc., Class A | | | 59,798 | | | | 8,261,692 | |
Century Aluminum Co.(a) | | | 545,597 | | | | 8,855,039 | |
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Haynes International, Inc. | | | 59,601 | | | $ | 3,548,643 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. | | | 167,364 | | | | 12,137,237 | |
Metallus, Inc.(a) | | | 175,413 | | | | 2,601,375 | |
MP Materials Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 778,238 | | | | 13,735,901 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 882,991 | | | | 7,664,362 | |
Worthington Steel, Inc. | | | 114,973 | | | | 3,910,232 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.7% | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 515,909 | | | | 4,741,204 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 1,979,820 | | | | 30,805,999 | |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | | | 161,253 | | | | 3,289,561 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 1,823,071 | | | | 34,656,580 | |
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 859,228 | | | | 11,221,518 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 611,534 | | | | 7,552,445 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | 921,496 | | | | 13,140,533 | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | 1,766,307 | | | | 13,476,922 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.5% | |
Avista Corp. | | | 826,415 | | | | 32,023,581 | |
Unitil Corp. | | | 94,888 | | | | 5,748,315 | |
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Office REITs — 2.2% | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 1,825,562 | | | | 9,931,057 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 1,757,844 | | | | 30,885,319 | |
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | | | 1,016,559 | | | | 13,804,871 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 1,113,136 | | | | 37,301,188 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 1,416,968 | | | | 6,773,107 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 894,807 | | | | 15,641,227 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | | 680,566 | | | | 47,374,199 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.0% | |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | | 473,543 | | | | 5,270,533 | |
CVR Energy, Inc. | | | 164,068 | | | | 3,778,486 | |
Green Plains, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 681,607 | | | | 9,228,959 | |
Peabody Energy Corp. | | | 727,093 | | | | 19,297,048 | |
Talos Energy, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,305,252 | | | | 13,509,358 | |
Vital Energy, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 149,613 | | | | 4,024,590 | |
World Kinect Corp. | | | 620,504 | | | | 19,179,779 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.5% | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.(a) | | | 177,409 | | | | 5,063,253 | |
Mercer International, Inc. | | | 17,468 | | | | 118,258 | |
Sylvamo Corp. | | | 361,630 | | | | 31,045,936 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 1.5% | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,324,706 | | | | 59,889,958 | |
Allegiant Travel Co. | | | 154,721 | | | | 8,518,938 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp.(a)(b) | | | 3,131,989 | | | | 20,545,848 | |
SkyWest, Inc.(a) | | | 193,708 | | | | 16,469,054 | |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 229,702 | | | | 2,574,960 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.3% | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 517,759 | | | | 18,815,362 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 40,023 | | | | 294,970 | |
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.(a) | | | 117,870 | | | | 4,469,630 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 2.0% | |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 341,777 | | | | 15,817,440 | |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 180,288 | | | | 7,211,520 | |
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Innoviva, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 293,625 | | | $ | 5,669,899 | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 191,830 | | | | 19,200,265 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 2,703,542 | | | | 51,718,758 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(a) | | | 484,347 | | | | 7,289,422 | |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | | | 216,941 | | | | 4,885,511 | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 270,589 | | | | 19,509,467 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 350,400 | | | | 10,925,472 | |
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Professional Services — 1.7% | |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 151,315 | | | | 7,361,475 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 216,716 | | | | 8,421,584 | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 338,823 | | | | 7,254,200 | |
Korn Ferry | | | 232,643 | | | | 17,504,059 | |
NV5 Global, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 136,764 | | | | 12,784,699 | |
Robert Half, Inc. | | | 1,074,169 | | | | 72,409,732 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.7% | |
Cushman & Wakefield PLC(a)(b) | | | 2,003,333 | | | | 27,305,429 | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,240,865 | | | | 13,711,558 | |
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. | | | 150,331 | | | | 5,957,618 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.7% | |
Centerspace | | | 160,654 | | | | 11,321,287 | |
Elme Communities | | | 924,141 | | | | 16,255,640 | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 232,072 | | | | 10,213,489 | |
Veris Residential, Inc. | | | 508,870 | | | | 9,088,418 | |
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| | | | | | | 46,878,834 | |
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Retail REITs — 2.2% | |
Acadia Realty Trust | | | 1,106,006 | | | | 25,969,021 | |
Getty Realty Corp. | | | 298,362 | | | | 9,490,895 | |
Macerich Co. (The) | | | 2,267,969 | | | | 41,367,755 | |
Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. | | | 630,280 | | | | 23,767,859 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 1,338,304 | | | | 21,051,522 | |
Saul Centers, Inc. | | | 65,651 | | | | 2,754,716 | |
SITE Centers Corp. | | | 265,246 | | | | 16,047,383 | |
Urban Edge Properties | | | 527,282 | | | | 11,278,562 | |
Whitestone REIT | | | 239,674 | | | | 3,242,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 154,970,502 | |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.1% | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.(a) | | | 249,430 | | | | 9,258,842 | |
CEVA, Inc.(a) | | | 144,012 | | | | 3,477,890 | |
Cohu, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 290,678 | | | | 7,470,425 | |
Diodes, Inc.(a) | | | 191,537 | | | | 12,275,606 | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 353,734 | | | | 11,252,279 | |
Impinj, Inc.(a) | | | 74,131 | | | | 16,050,844 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | | | 211,773 | | | | 9,557,315 | |
MaxLinear, Inc.(a) | | | 309,463 | | | | 4,481,024 | |
Photronics, Inc.(a) | | | 202,743 | | | | 5,019,917 | |
Semtech Corp.(a)(b) | | | 433,322 | | | | 19,785,483 | |
SiTime Corp.(a)(b) | | | 82,632 | | | | 14,172,214 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 327,818 | | | | 6,867,787 | |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 367,010 | | | | 8,408,199 | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 472,839 | | | | 18,880,461 | |
Wolfspeed, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 700,403 | | | | 6,793,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 153,752,195 | |
|
Software — 1.8% | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | | 411,076 | | | | 5,935,937 | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 406,604 | | | | 20,696,144 | |
Adeia, Inc. | | | 696,982 | | | | 8,301,056 | |
BlackLine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 178,817 | | | | 9,859,969 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
|
Software (continued) | |
Box, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 595,790 | | | $ | 19,500,207 | |
Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | | | 309,969 | | | | 10,272,373 | |
Envestnet, Inc.(a) | | | 245,459 | | | | 15,370,642 | |
N-able, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 270,294 | | | | 3,530,040 | |
NCR Voyix Corp.(a) | | | 1,526,449 | | | | 20,713,913 | |
SolarWinds Corp. | | | 314,202 | | | | 4,100,336 | |
Sprinklr, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,264,321 | | | | 9,773,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 128,053,818 | |
|
Specialized REITs — 0.7% | |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 544,885 | | | | 15,970,579 | |
Outfront Media, Inc. | | | 839,013 | | | | 15,421,059 | |
Safehold, Inc. | | | 480,063 | | | | 12,592,053 | |
Uniti Group, Inc. | | | 1,230,555 | | | | 6,940,330 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 50,924,021 | |
|
Specialty Retail — 4.3% | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.(b) | | | 757,334 | | | | 44,198,012 | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 626,048 | | | | 24,409,612 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 106,996 | | | | 25,528,176 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | | 2,343,991 | | | | 74,820,193 | |
Buckle, Inc. (The) | | | 121,245 | | | | 5,331,143 | |
Caleres, Inc.(b) | | | 368,875 | | | | 12,191,319 | |
Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 865,273 | | | | 22,358,654 | |
Leslie’s, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,970,601 | | | | 6,227,099 | |
MarineMax, Inc.(a) | | | 206,224 | | | | 7,273,520 | |
Monro, Inc. | | | 314,179 | | | | 9,067,206 | |
National Vision Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 825,701 | | | | 9,008,398 | |
ODP Corp. (The)(a) | | | 352,610 | | | | 10,490,147 | |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,080,457 | | | | 14,661,801 | |
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 188,296 | | | | 8,256,780 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A | | | 153,095 | | | | 8,952,996 | |
Upbound Group, Inc. | | | 224,860 | | | | 7,193,271 | |
Victoria’s Secret & Co.(a) | | | 822,162 | | | | 21,129,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 311,097,890 | |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.2% | |
Corsair Gaming, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 480,708 | | | | 3,345,728 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp. | | | 1,214,009 | | | | 12,601,413 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 15,947,141 | |
|
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.7% | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a) | | | 415,701 | | | | 12,687,195 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc.(a) | | | 3,692,796 | | | | 27,142,051 | |
VF Corp. | | | 3,473,555 | | | | 69,297,422 | |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | | 840,139 | | | | 14,635,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 123,761,889 | |
|
Tobacco — 0.4% | |
Universal Corp. | | | 259,284 | | | | 13,770,573 | |
Vector Group Ltd. | | | 794,020 | | | | 11,846,779 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 25,617,352 | |
|
Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.1% | |
Air Lease Corp., Class A | | | 859,225 | | | | 38,914,300 | |
DNOW, Inc.(a) | | | 1,117,966 | | | | 14,455,300 | |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 134,289 | | | | 7,165,661 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 357,303 | | | | 18,876,318 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 79,411,579 | |
|
Water Utilities — 0.7% | |
American States Water Co. | | | 184,855 | | | | 15,396,573 | |
California Water Service Group | | | 370,608 | | | | 20,094,366 | |
Middlesex Water Co. | | | 101,099 | | | | 6,595,699 | |
SJW Group | | | 178,166 | | | | 10,353,226 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 52,439,864 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
|
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | |
Gogo, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 337,322 | | | $ | 2,421,972 | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | | | 511,994 | | | | 11,903,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 14,325,832 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 98.9% (Cost: $6,752,341,384) | | | 7,115,737,332 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds — 6.2% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 382,934,149 | | | | 383,240,497 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 60,677,532 | | | | 60,677,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 6.2% (Cost: $443,589,231) | | | | 443,918,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 105.1% (Cost: $7,195,930,615) | | | | 7,559,655,361 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (5.1)% | | | | (368,690,935 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 7,190,964,426 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of
Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 348,242,967 | | | $ | 34,880,965 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,613 | | | $ | 106,952 | | | $ | 383,240,497 | | | | 382,934,149 | | | $ | 1,729,447 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 120,932,534 | | | | — | | | | (60,255,002 | )(a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 60,677,532 | | | | 60,677,532 | | | | 2,114,151 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 9,613 | | | $ | 106,952 | | | $ | 443,918,029 | | | | | | | $ | 3,843,598 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 E-Mini Index | | | 118 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $13,270 | | $ | 86,680 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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/Short | | | Monthly | | | | Goldman Sachs Bank USA(b) | | | | 08/18/26–08/19/26 | | | $ | 21,199,368 | | | $ | 333,236 | (c) | | $ | 21,569,580 | | | | 0.3 | % |
| | | Monthly | | | | HSBC Bank PLC(d) | | | | 02/09/28 | | | | 28,820,386 | | | | 2,227,259 | (e) | | | 31,160,996 | | | | 0.4 | |
| | | Monthly | | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA(f) | | | | 02/10/25 | | | | 6,859,263 | | | | 511,126 | (g) | | | 7,392,268 | | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,071,621 | | | $ | 60,122,844 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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 $(36,976) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. | |
| (e) | Amount includes $(113,351) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. | |
| (g) | Amount includes $(21,879) 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: | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | (b) | | | | (d) | | | | (f) |
Range: | | 40 basis points | | | | 40 basis points | | | | 40 basis points |
Benchmarks: | | USD - 1D Overnight Fed Funds Effective Rate | | | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate | | | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate |
| | (FEDL01) | | | | (OBFR01) | | | | (OBFR01) |
The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with Goldman Sachs Bank USA as of period end, termination date August 18, 2026 to August 19, 2026.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | |
Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Banks | | | | | | | | | |
Axos Financial, Inc. | | | 3,481 | | | $ | 218,885 | | | | 1.0 | % |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 26 | | | | 700 | | | | 0.0 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 379 | | | | 44,491 | | | | 0.2 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 109,973 | | | | 3,832,559 | | | | 17.8 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 4,096,635 | | | | | |
| | | |
Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 68,581 | | | | 4,698,484 | | | | 21.8 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,343 | | | | 63,900 | | | | 0.3 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 65,767 | | | | 770,132 | | | | 3.6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 834,032 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | |
Diversified Consumer Services | | | | | | | | | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 827 | | | $ | 18,393 | | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Financial Services | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 117,319 | | | | 10,703,012 | | | | 49.6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Software | | | | | | | | | |
Envestnet, Inc. | | | 19,467 | | | | 1,219,024 | | | | 5.6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Value of Reference Entity — Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | | | | $ 21,569,580 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with HSBC Bank PLC as of period end, termination date February 9, 2028.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | |
Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Banks | | | | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 26 | | | $ | 700 | | | | 0.0 | % |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 15 | | | | 201 | | | | 0.0 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 88,559 | | | | 1,643,655 | | | | 5.3 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 25 | | | | 1,049 | | | | 0.0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 1,645,605 | | | | | |
| | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | | | | | | | | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 2,312 | | | | 16,485 | | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 23,186 | | | | 1,103,190 | | | | 3.5 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 250,399 | | | | 2,932,172 | | | | 9.4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 4,035,362 | | | | | |
| | | |
Containers & Packaging | | | | | | | | | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 116,431 | | | | 4,226,445 | | | | 13.6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Financial Services | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 198,555 | | | | 18,114,173 | | | | 58.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Office REITs | | | | | | | | | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 64,025 | | | | 306,039 | | | | 1.0 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 13,573 | | | | 237,256 | | | | 0.7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 543,295 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | |
Software | | | | | | | | | |
Envestnet, Inc. | | | 41,195 | | | $ | 2,579,631 | | | | 8.3 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Value of Reference Entity — HSBC Bank PLC | | | | | $ 31,160,996 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as of period end, termination date February 10, 2025.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | |
Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 247,154 | | | $ | 2,894,173 | | | | 39.2 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Financial Services | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 49,305 | | | | 4,498,095 | | | | 60.8 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Value of Reference Entity — JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | | | $ 7,392,268 | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balances Reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
Description | | Swap Premiums Paid | | | Swap Premiums Received | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
| |
OTC Swaps | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,071,621 | | | $ | — | |
| |
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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 86,680 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 86,680 | |
Swaps — OTC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums paid | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,071,621 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,071,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,158,301 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,158,301 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF |
For the period ended September 30, 2024, 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 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,852,508 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,852,508 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,358,539 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,358,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,211,047 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17,211,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (152,192 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (152,192 | ) |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,635,588 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,635,588 | ) |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,787,780 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,787,780 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 15,050,015 | |
Total return swaps | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 56,858,688 | |
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:
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| | Assets | | | Liabilities | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,990 | |
Swaps — OTC(a) | | | 3,071,621 | | | | — | |
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Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | $ | 3,071,621 | | | $ | 3,990 | |
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Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”) | | | — | | | | (3,990 | ) |
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Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA | | $ | 3,071,621 | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/(received) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. | |
The following table presents 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:
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Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to an MNA by Counterparty | | | Derivatives Available for Offset(a) | | | Non- Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets(c) | |
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | $ | 333,236 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (240,000 | ) | | $ | 93,236 | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 2,227,259 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,227,259 | ) | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | | | 511,126 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (440,000 | ) | | | 71,126 | |
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| | $ | 3,071,621 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,907,259 | ) | | $ | 164,362 | |
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| (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/pledged, if any, 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. | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 7,115,737,332 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,115,737,332 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 443,918,029 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 443,918,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 7,559,655,361 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,559,655,361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 86,680 | | | $ | 3,071,621 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,158,301 | |
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(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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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | iShares S&P 100 ETF | | | iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | | | iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | | | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 13,742,033,241 | | | $ | 53,481,349,534 | | | $ | 34,998,966,126 | | | $ | 7,115,737,332 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 114,296,276 | | | | 594,159,237 | | | | 429,156,043 | | | | 443,918,029 | |
Cash | | | 28 | | | | 29 | | | | 162 | | | | 500,784 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 1,281,640 | | | | 3,936,340 | | | | 4,366,360 | | | | 169,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,025,790 | | | | 78,036,953 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 3,065 | | | | 47,253 | | | | 27,017 | | | | 199,430 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 131,786 | |
Capital shares sold | | | — | | | | 11,026 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 5,073,115 | | | | 11,490,027 | | | | 30,395,016 | | | | 10,572,245 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 115,489 | | | | 275,864 | | | | 329,496 | | | | 328,216 | |
Due from broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,087,526 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 90,850 | | | | 332,100 | | | | 248,412 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,071,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 13,862,893,704 | | | | 54,091,601,410 | | | | 35,475,514,422 | | | | 7,653,752,922 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash received: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collateral — OTC derivatives | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,760,000 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 38,175,469 | | | | 528,647,225 | | | | 154,157,186 | | | | 383,008,673 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 74,826,053 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 143,295 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 2,204,090 | | | | 7,686,067 | | | | 5,169,069 | | | | 1,046,485 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 40,379,559 | | | | 536,333,292 | | | | 159,326,255 | | | | 462,788,496 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 13,822,514,145 | | | $ | 53,555,268,118 | | | $ | 35,316,188,167 | | | $ | 7,190,964,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 10,145,230,458 | | | $ | 36,766,103,676 | | | $ | 32,206,149,163 | | | $ | 7,975,324,025 | |
Accumulated earnings (loss) | | | 3,677,283,687 | | | | 16,789,164,442 | | | | 3,110,039,004 | | | | (784,359,599 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 13,822,514,145 | | | $ | 53,555,268,118 | | | $ | 35,316,188,167 | | | $ | 7,190,964,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | $ | 49,950,000 | | | $ | 559,200,000 | | | $ | 179,050,000 | | | $ | 66,800,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 276.73 | | | $ | 95.77 | | | $ | 197.24 | | | $ | 107.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Par value | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 9,786,514,463 | | | $ | 34,951,461,527 | | | $ | 29,578,558,365 | | | $ | 6,752,341,384 | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 37,751,151 | | | $ | 522,124,753 | | | $ | 151,218,978 | | | $ | 372,396,518 | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 98,178,049 | | | $ | 594,069,229 | | | $ | 377,093,757 | | | $ | 443,589,231 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | iShares S&P 100 ETF | | | iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | | | iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | | | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | |
| | | | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 82,352,381 | | | $ | 166,590,302 | | | $ | 375,303,716 | | | $ | 79,237,578 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 1,181,713 | | | | 1,126,520 | | | | 3,780,027 | | | | 2,114,151 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 1,491 | | | | 21,176 | | | | 6,419 | | | | 34,933 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 8,168 | | | | 213,268 | | | | 140,822 | | | | 1,729,447 | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | — | | | | (118,057 | ) | | | (32,566 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 83,543,753 | | | | 167,833,209 | | | | 379,198,418 | | | | 83,116,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 12,663,868 | | | | 44,468,935 | | | | 30,109,964 | | | | 6,167,462 | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22 | | | | 227 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 12,663,868 | | | | 44,468,935 | | | | 30,109,986 | | | | 6,167,689 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 70,879,885 | | | | 123,364,274 | | | | 349,088,432 | | | | 76,948,420 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (20,111,127 | ) | | | 91,799,473 | | | | (94,230,475 | ) | | | (264,042,279 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 21,710 | | | | 41,577 | | | | 13,125 | | | | 9,613 | |
Futures contracts | | | 1,908,636 | | | | 5,882,919 | | | | 1,861,979 | | | | 2,852,508 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 147,046,092 | | | | 1,844,543,686 | | | | 303,728,582 | | | | 38,572,320 | |
In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a) | | | 443,267 | | | | — | | | | 1,472,754 | | | | — | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,358,539 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 129,308,578 | | | $ | 1,942,267,655 | | | $ | 212,845,965 | | | $ | (208,249,299 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 1,307,515,740 | | | | 4,172,406,072 | | | | 1,630,586,733 | | | | 506,001,200 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | 6,276,981 | | | | 41,764 | | | | 25,730,852 | | | | 106,952 | |
Futures contracts | | | 156,058 | | | | 1,339,521 | | | | (697,952 | ) | | | (152,192 | ) |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,635,588 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 1,313,948,779 | | | | 4,173,787,357 | | | | 1,655,619,633 | | | | 504,320,372 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 1,443,257,357 | | | | 6,116,055,012 | | | | 1,868,465,598 | | | | 296,071,073 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 1,514,137,242 | | | $ | 6,239,419,286 | | | $ | 2,217,554,030 | | | $ | 373,019,493 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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 S&P 100 ETF | | | | | | iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | |
| | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
| | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 70,879,885 | | | $ | 129,347,242 | | | | | | | $ | 123,364,274 | | | $ | 330,164,354 | |
Net realized gain | | | 129,308,578 | | | | 1,240,683,662 | | | | | | | | 1,942,267,655 | | | | 2,872,957,670 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,313,948,779 | | | | 1,770,781,391 | | | | | | | | 4,173,787,357 | | | | 6,951,610,079 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,514,137,242 | | | | 3,140,812,295 | | | | | | | | 6,239,419,286 | | | | 10,154,732,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (72,183,728 | )(b) | | | (128,201,209 | ) | | | | | | | (122,648,102 | )(b) | | | (327,303,427 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 688,694,263 | | | | 1,131,227,742 | | | | | | | | 3,240,325,624 | | | | 4,206,651,149 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 2,130,647,777 | | | | 4,143,838,828 | | | | | | | | 9,357,096,808 | | | | 14,034,079,825 | |
Beginning of period | | | 11,691,866,368 | | | | 7,548,027,540 | | | | | | | | 44,198,171,310 | | | | 30,164,091,485 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 13,822,514,145 | | | $ | 11,691,866,368 | | | | | | | $ | 53,555,268,118 | | | $ | 44,198,171,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | | | | | | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | |
| | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
| | | | | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 349,088,432 | | | $ | 511,037,793 | | | | | | | $ | 76,948,420 | | | $ | 130,876,502 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 212,845,965 | | | | 2,483,850,832 | | | | | | | | (208,249,299 | ) | | | 53,059,409 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,655,619,633 | | | | 3,311,268,765 | | | | | | | | 504,320,372 | | | | 538,008,192 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,217,554,030 | | | | 6,306,157,390 | | | | | | | | 373,019,493 | | | | 721,944,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (355,511,503 | )(b) | | | (493,782,581 | ) | | | | | | | (69,267,132 | )(b) | | | (107,152,234 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (283,105,484 | ) | | | 3,448,601,067 | | | | | | | | (337,591,841 | ) | | | (373,336,015 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,578,937,043 | | | | 9,260,975,876 | | | | | | | | (33,839,480 | ) | | | 241,455,854 | |
Beginning of period | | | 33,737,251,124 | | | | 24,476,275,248 | | | | | | | | 7,224,803,906 | | | | 6,983,348,052 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 35,316,188,167 | | | $ | 33,737,251,124 | | | | | | | $ | 7,190,964,426 | | | $ | 7,224,803,906 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares S&P 100 ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 247.45 | | | $ | 187.06 | | | $ | 208.24 | | | $ | 179.83 | | | $ | 118.50 | | | $ | 125.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.66 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 2.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 29.29 | | | | 60.31 | | | | (21.16 | ) | | | 28.36 | | | | 61.39 | | | | (6.58 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 30.74 | | | | 63.13 | | | | (18.50 | ) | | | 30.77 | | | | 63.76 | | | | (4.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (1.46 | )(d) | | | (2.74 | ) | | | (2.68 | ) | | | (2.36 | ) | | | (2.43 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 276.73 | | | $ | 247.45 | | | $ | 187.06 | | | $ | 208.24 | | | $ | 179.83 | | | $ | 118.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 12.44 | %(f) | | | 33.98 | % | | | (8.80 | )% | | | 17.14 | % | | | 54.11 | % | | | (3.42 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.20 | %(h) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 1.12 | %(h) | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.86 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 13,822,514 | | | $ | 11,691,866 | | | $ | 7,548,028 | | | $ | 8,777,448 | | | $ | 6,977,233 | | | $ | 4,852,686 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 2 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 4 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF | |
| | | | | | |
| |
| Six Months Ended 09/30/24
(unaudited) |
| |
| Year Ended 03/31/24 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/23 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/22 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/21 | (a) | |
| Year Ended 03/31/20 | (a) |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 84.53 | | | $ | 63.92 | | | $ | 76.34 | | | $ | 65.08 | | | $ | 41.25 | | | $ | 43.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.60 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 11.24 | | | | 20.60 | | | | (12.44 | ) | | | 11.27 | | | | 23.85 | | | | (1.68 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 11.46 | | | | 21.28 | | | | (11.84 | ) | | | 11.68 | | | | 24.32 | | | | (1.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(d) | | | (0.22 | )(e) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 95.77 | | | $ | 84.53 | | | $ | 63.92 | | | $ | 76.34 | | | $ | 65.08 | | | $ | 41.25 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 13.56 | %(g) | | | 33.49 | % | | | (15.48 | )% | | | 17.94 | % | | | 59.13 | % | | | (2.65 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.18 | %(i) | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.50 | %(i) | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 1.30 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 53,555,268 | | | $ | 44,198,171 | | | $ | 30,164,091 | | | $ | 36,758,412 | | | $ | 31,174,756 | | | $ | 22,307,379 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(j) | | | 7 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 27 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Per share amounts reflect a four-for-one stock split effective after the close of trading on October 16, 2020. |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(h) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(j) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | iShares S&P 500 Value ETF | |
| | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 186.86 | | | $ | 151.79 | | | $ | 155.61 | | | $ | 141.09 | | | $ | 96.29 | | | $ | 112.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 1.95 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 3.00 | | | | 2.89 | | | | 2.83 | | | | 2.86 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 10.42 | | | | 34.93 | | | | (3.78 | ) | | | 14.48 | | | | 44.86 | | | | (16.41 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 12.37 | | | | 38.09 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 17.37 | | | | 47.69 | | | | (13.55 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (1.99 | )(d) | | | (3.02 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | (2.89 | ) | | | (2.92 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 197.24 | | | $ | 186.86 | | | $ | 151.79 | | | $ | 155.61 | | | $ | 141.09 | | | $ | 96.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 6.67 | %(f) | | | 25.36 | % | | | (0.35 | )% | | | 12.39 | % | | | 50.10 | % | | | (12.34 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.18 | %(h) | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2.09 | %(h) | | | 1.93 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 2.40 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 35,316,188 | | | $ | 33,737,251 | | | $ | 24,476,275 | | | $ | 25,886,355 | | | $ | 21,424,451 | | | $ | 14,187,829 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 2 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 32 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | |
| | | | | | |
| |
| Six Months Ended 09/30/24
(unaudited) |
| |
| Year Ended 03/31/24 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/23 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/22 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/21 | (a) | |
| Year Ended 03/31/20 | (a) |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 102.77 | | | $ | 93.67 | | | $ | 102.39 | | | $ | 100.53 | | | $ | 50.14 | | | $ | 73.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(b) | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 4.77 | | | | 8.78 | | | | (8.96 | ) | | | 2.32 | | | | 50.16 | | | | (23.45 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 5.91 | | | | 10.60 | | | | (7.34 | ) | | | 3.39 | | | | 51.28 | | | | (22.35 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(d) | | | (1.03 | )(e) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.32 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 107.65 | | | $ | 102.77 | | | $ | 93.67 | | | $ | 102.39 | | | $ | 100.53 | | | $ | 50.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Total Return(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 5.82 | %(g) | | | 11.46 | % | | | (7.08 | )% | | | 3.38 | % | | | 103.08 | %(h) | | | (30.75 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(i) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.18 | %(j) | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.21 | % | | | 0.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 2.25 | %(j) | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 7,190,964 | | | $ | 7,224,804 | | | $ | 6,983,348 | | | $ | 8,549,270 | | | $ | 8,806,141 | | | $ | 4,120,917 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(k) | | | 14 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 54 | % | | | 42 | % | | | 52 | % | | | 53 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Per share amounts reflect a two-for-one stock split effective after the close of trading on October 16, 2020. |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(h) | Includes a payment received from an affiliate, which had no impact on the Fund’s total return. |
(i) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(k) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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 |
S&P 100 | | Diversified |
S&P 500 Growth | | Diversified |
S&P 500 Value | | Diversified |
S&P Small-Cap 600 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 Fund is 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 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 September 30, 2024, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Consistent with U.S. GAAP accrual requirements, for uncertain tax positions, each Fund recognizes tax reclaims when the Fund determines that it is more likely than not that the Fund will sustain its position that it is due the reclaim.
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 include tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.
Bank Overdraft: The Funds had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Funds are obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statements of Operations.
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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of each Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, as the valuation designee for each Fund. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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 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 Fund uses 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 occurs after 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 Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that each Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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.
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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 BFA, 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:
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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 | |
S&P 100 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | $ | 31,659,923 | | | $ | (31,659,923 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 5,670,016 | | | | (5,670,016 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 421,212 | | | | (421,212 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 37,751,151 | | | $ | (37,751,151 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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S&P 500 Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 9,180 | | | $ | (9,180 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 3,958,790 | | | | (3,958,790 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 3,746,658 | | | | (3,746,658 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 99,981,407 | | | | (99,981,407 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 68,651,149 | | | | (68,651,149 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 398,268 | | | | (398,268 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 688,224 | | | | (688,224 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | | 869,983 | | | | (869,983 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 1,126,510 | | | | (1,126,510 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 131,474,720 | | | | (131,474,720 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 63,424,860 | | | | (63,424,860 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 147,795,004 | | | | (147,795,004 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 522,124,753 | | | $ | (522,124,753 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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S&P 500 Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas SA | | $ | 742,972 | | | $ | (742,972 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 7,000,303 | | | | (7,000,303 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 10,614,408 | | | | (10,614,408 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 75,485,584 | | | | (75,485,584 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 11,789,621 | | | | (11,789,621 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 2,722,024 | | | | (2,722,024 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 6,186 | | | | (6,186 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 251,992 | | | | (251,992 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 25,538,521 | | | | (25,538,521 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 7,738 | | | | (7,738 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 394,132 | | | | (394,132 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 7,260,444 | | | | (7,260,444 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 8,819,693 | | | | (8,819,693 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS Securities LLC | | | 7,290 | | | | (7,290 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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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 | |
S&P 500 Value (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | $ | 201,045 | | | $ | (201,045 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 377,025 | | | | (377,025 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 151,218,978 | | | $ | (151,218,978 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 8,279,578 | | | $ | (8,279,578 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 3,505,968 | | | | (3,505,968 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 75,457,152 | | | | (75,457,152 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 17,804,669 | | | | (17,804,669 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 413,349 | | | | (413,349 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 8,831,589 | | | | (8,831,589 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 71,881,851 | | | | (71,881,851 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 59,180 | | | | (59,180 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 55,103,391 | | | | (55,103,391 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 216,294 | | | | (216,294 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Mizuho Securities USA LLC | | | 5,314,768 | | | | (5,314,768 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 67,229,852 | | | | (67,229,852 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 10,115,006 | | | | (10,115,006 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 11,538,092 | | | | (11,538,092 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 684,600 | | | | (684,600 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 27,806 | | | | (27,806 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | | 34,915 | | | | (34,915 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | 583,220 | | | | (548,798 | ) | | | — | | | | 34,422 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 17,539,251 | | | | (17,539,251 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 9,293,684 | | | | (9,293,684 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Virtu Americas LLC | | | 201,663 | | | | (199,350 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,313 | (b) |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 3,112,646 | | | | (3,112,646 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 5,167,994 | | | | (5,167,994 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 372,396,518 | | | $ | (372,359,783 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 36,735 | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by each Fund Fund is disclosed in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. | |
| (b) | The market value of the loaned securities is determined as of September 30, 2024. 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 the 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)
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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.
Swaps: Swap contracts are entered into to manage exposure to issuers, markets and securities. Such contracts are agreements between the Fund 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”). For OTC swaps, any upfront premiums paid and any upfront fees received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received, respectively, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and amortized over the term of the contract. The daily fluctuation in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC Swaps in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received or paid are recorded in the Statement of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. When an OTC swap is terminated, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statement of Operations equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contract is the premium received or paid.
Total return swaps are entered into by the iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value 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 of 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 Statement 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 it 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 Schedule 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. 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 Fund from the counterparty are not fully collateralized, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty non-performance. Likewise, to the extent the Fund has delivered collateral to a counterparty and stands ready to perform under the terms of its agreement with such counterparty, the 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, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
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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:
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iShares ETF | | Investment Advisory Fees | |
S&P 100 | | | 0.20 | % |
S&P 500 Growth | | | 0.18 | |
S&P 500 Value | | | 0.18 | |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | 0.18 | |
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.
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, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. Each Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 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.
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:
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iShares ETF | | Amounts | |
S&P 100 | | $ | 3,448 | |
S&P 500 Growth | | | 88,471 | |
S&P 500 Value | | | 59,127 | |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | 482,803 | |
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
S&P 100 | | $ | 39,652,606 | | | $ | 31,587,531 | | | $ | (5,712,163 | ) |
S&P 500 Growth | | | 1,107,321,911 | | | | 1,394,652,096 | | | | 31,530,601 | |
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
S&P 500 Value | | $ | 165,356,964 | | | $ | 137,189,241 | | | $ | (69,211,089 | ) |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | 325,927,080 | | | | 45,418,202 | | | | (14,434,389 | ) |
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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
S&P 100 | | $ | 220,928,029 | | | $ | 220,960,251 | |
S&P 500 Growth | | | 3,283,403,814 | | | | 3,313,136,890 | |
S&P 500 Value | | | 658,594,866 | | | | 667,584,658 | |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | 1,023,152,218 | | | | 971,361,374 | |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | In-kind Sales | |
S&P 100 | | $ | 976,489,149 | | | $ | 289,665,417 | |
S&P 500 Growth | | | 6,354,196,016 | | | | 3,117,344,959 | |
S&P 500 Value | | | 948,485,839 | | | | 1,231,243,116 | |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | 263,434,438 | | | | 587,211,849 | |
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 September 30, 2024, 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. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Funds’ NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Funds had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Non-Expiring Capital Loss Carryforwards | |
S&P 100 | | $ | (395,802,684 | ) |
S&P 500 Growth | | | (3,670,091,387 | ) |
S&P 500 Value | | | (2,538,458,762 | ) |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | (916,055,748 | ) |
As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
S&P 100 | | $ | 9,914,393,787 | | | $ | 4,189,383,693 | | | $ | (246,850,986 | ) | | $ | 3,942,532,707 | |
S&P 500 Growth | | | 35,570,169,515 | | | | 18,827,666,761 | | | | (320,800,130 | ) | | | 18,506,866,631 | |
S&P 500 Value | | | 30,003,588,539 | | | | 6,373,626,371 | | | | (947,386,671 | ) | | | 5,426,239,700 | |
S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | 7,225,603,421 | | | | 1,049,888,617 | | | | (712,678,376 | ) | | | 337,210,241 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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 an indexing approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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. Each Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
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 Fund’s 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.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Funds invest.
The 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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
S&P 100 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,800,000 | | | $ | 978,884,167 | | | | 19,700,000 | | | $ | 4,039,635,606 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,100,000 | ) | | | (290,189,904 | ) | | | (12,800,000 | ) | | | (2,908,407,864 | ) |
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| | | 2,700,000 | | | $ | 688,694,263 | | | | 6,900,000 | | | $ | 1,131,227,742 | |
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S&P 500 Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 71,100,000 | | | $ | 6,359,295,074 | | | | 140,700,000 | | | $ | 10,873,698,665 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (34,750,000 | ) | | | (3,118,969,450 | ) | | | (89,750,000 | ) | | | (6,667,047,516 | ) |
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| | | 36,350,000 | | | $ | 3,240,325,624 | | | | 50,950,000 | | | $ | 4,206,651,149 | |
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S&P 500 Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,150,000 | | | $ | 951,500,107 | | | | 77,400,000 | | | $ | 13,285,072,289 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,650,000 | ) | | | (1,234,605,591 | ) | | | (58,100,000 | ) | | | (9,836,471,222 | ) |
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| | | (1,500,000 | ) | | $ | (283,105,484 | ) | | | 19,300,000 | | | $ | 3,448,601,067 | |
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S&P Small-Cap 600 Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,700,000 | | | $ | 282,048,662 | | | | 11,850,000 | | | $ | 1,155,662,611 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,200,000 | ) | | | (619,640,503 | ) | | | (16,100,000 | ) | | | (1,528,998,626 | ) |
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| | | (3,500,000 | ) | | $ | (337,591,841 | ) | | | (4,250,000 | ) | | $ | (373,336,015 | ) |
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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. Authorized Participants 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. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Funds using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Funds, at their sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, each Fund’s custodian, and the Funds. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Funds may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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.
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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Additional 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:
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares S&P 100 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF, iShares S&P 500 Value 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Preferred and Income Securities ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Preferred Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Preferred Stocks — 98.4% | | | | | | | | |
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Automobiles — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | | | | | | |
6.00% | | | 3,051,241 | | | $ | 73,962,082 | |
6.50%, NVS | | | 2,201,121 | | | | 56,150,596 | |
6.20% | | | 2,860,486 | | | | 69,910,278 | |
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Banks — 25.6% | | | | | | |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.63% | | | 1,144,141 | | | | 28,306,048 | |
Series E, 5.88%, NVS(a) | | | 393,290 | | | | 9,100,731 | |
Series F, 5.63%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 390,493 | | | | 8,438,554 | |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp., Series A, 6.88%, NVS(a) | | | 671,758 | | | | 16,444,636 | |
Banc of California, Inc., Series F, 7.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,883,199 | | | | 45,196,776 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series 02, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.912%), 5.97%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 578,542 | | | | 13,075,049 | |
Series 4, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.012%), 6.07%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 398,455 | | | | 9,718,317 | |
Series 5, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.762%), 5.89%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 822,526 | | | | 20,020,283 | |
Series E, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.612%), 5.73%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 599,907 | | | | 14,607,735 | |
Series GG, 6.00%(a) | | | 2,693,357 | | | | 67,791,796 | |
Series HH, 5.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,682,533 | | | | 42,450,308 | |
Series K*, 6.45% | | | 2,082,905 | | | | 53,197,394 | |
Series KK, 5.38%, NVS(a) | | | 2,793,920 | | | | 68,534,858 | |
Series L, 7.25%, NVS(a)(d) | | | 154,052 | | | | 196,109,737 | |
Series LL, 5.00%, NVS(a) | | | 2,623,665 | | | | 61,419,998 | |
Series NN, 4.38%, NVS(a) | | | 2,124,423 | | | | 44,697,860 | |
Series PP, 4.13%, NVS(a) | | | 1,788,203 | | | | 35,907,116 | |
Series QQ, 4.25%, NVS(a) | | | 2,576,332 | | | | 52,685,989 | |
Series SS, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,335,394 | | | | 30,460,337 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | | | | | | |
8.00%(a) | | | 632,343 | | | | 16,883,558 | |
Series A, 4.38%, NVS(a) | | | 701,133 | | | | 12,935,904 | |
Bank OZK, Series A, 4.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,336,860 | | | | 24,745,279 | |
Cadence Bank, Series A, 5.50%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 664,033 | | | | 15,106,751 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
7.38%, NVS(a) | | | 1,539,488 | | | | 41,596,966 | |
Series E, 5.00%, NVS(a) | | | 1,732,023 | | | | 39,386,203 | |
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., Series A, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 455,053 | | | | 9,533,360 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., Series B, 4.45%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 582,418 | | | | 12,638,471 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., 5.50%, NVS(a) | | | 510,175 | | | | 10,417,773 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 772,589 | | | | 19,670,116 | |
Series I, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.972%), 9.30%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,718,794 | | | | 43,640,180 | |
Series K, 4.95%, NVS(a) | | | 954,920 | | | | 22,096,849 | |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.38%, NVS(a) | | | 1,317,773 | | | | 31,204,865 | |
Series C, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 780,989 | | | | 19,165,470 | |
First Horizon Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series E, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 585,741 | | | | 14,912,966 | |
Series F, 4.70%(a) | | | 576,082 | | | | 11,521,640 | |
Fulton Financial Corp., Series A, 5.13%, NVS(a) | | | 741,302 | | | | 14,373,846 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp., 6.25% | | | 674,973 | | | | 17,630,295 | |
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Heartland Financial U.S.A., Inc., Series E, 7.00%, NVS(a) | | | 457,588 | | | $ | 11,435,124 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 5.70%, NVS(a) | | | 683,507 | | | | 16,205,951 | |
Series H, 4.50%, NVS(a) | | | 1,924,494 | | | | 39,336,657 | |
Series J, 6.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,248,946 | | | | 32,210,317 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | | | | | | |
Series DD, 5.75%, NVS(a) | | | 5,123,055 | | | | 129,510,830 | |
Series EE, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 5,731,653 | | | | 145,927,885 | |
Series GG, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 2,648,902 | | | | 62,699,510 | |
Series JJ, 4.55%, NVS(a) | | | 4,619,058 | | | | 104,252,139 | |
Series LL, 4.63%, NVS(a) | | | 5,721,482 | | | | 131,021,938 | |
Series MM, 4.20%, NVS(a) | | | 6,185,368 | | | | 130,820,533 | |
KeyCorp | | | | | | | | |
6.20%, NVS(a) | | | 2,201,163 | | | | 53,928,493 | |
Series E, 6.13%, NVS(a) | | | 1,909,832 | | | | 47,153,752 | |
Series F, 5.65%, NVS(a) | | | 1,623,343 | | | | 36,606,385 | |
Series G, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,718,797 | | | | 39,962,030 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series H, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 950,484 | | | | 23,714,576 | |
Series J, 7.50%, NVS(a) | | | 2,864,656 | | | | 80,239,015 | |
Midland States Bancorp, Inc., 7.75%, NVS(a) | | | 438,294 | | | | 10,988,031 | |
New York Community Bancorp, Inc., Series A., 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 1,951,251 | | | | 42,147,022 | |
New York Community Capital Trust V, 6.00%, NVS(d) | | | 276,906 | | | | 10,721,800 | |
Old National Bancorp | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 7.00%, NVS(a) | | | 421,665 | | | | 10,697,641 | |
Series C, 7.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 473,726 | | | | 11,956,844 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc., Series B, 6.75%, NVS(a) | | | 874,469 | | | | 21,328,299 | |
Popular Capital Trust II, 6.13%(b) | | | 390,595 | | | | 9,983,608 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.95%(a) | | | 1,909,199 | | | | 50,192,842 | |
Series C, 5.70%, NVS(a) | | | 1,834,313 | | | | 44,775,580 | |
Series E, 4.45%, NVS(a) | | | 1,527,901 | | | | 29,167,630 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.614%), 8.21%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 763,888 | | | | 19,150,672 | |
Series E, 8.40%, NVS(a) | | | 1,336,863 | | | | 35,199,603 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc., Series B, 5.75%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,154,762 | | | | 24,411,669 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series I, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.792%), 5.38%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 667,267 | | | | 15,687,447 | |
Series O, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 2,178,593 | | | | 51,937,657 | |
Series R, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 3,504,627 | | | | 75,805,082 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.282%), 6.58%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 54,431 | | | | 46,195,045 | |
Series B*, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.862%), 6.16%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 3,813,998 | | | | 82,039,097 | |
Series K, 5.50%, NVS(a) | | | 2,196,318 | | | | 54,095,312 | |
Series L, 3.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,924,485 | | | | 35,025,627 | |
Series M, 4.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 2,841,655 | | | | 56,122,686 | |
Series O, 4.50%, NVS(a) | | | 1,546,731 | | | | 34,120,886 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 6.25%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 460,213 | | | | 11,307,433 | |
Series B, (3-mo. LIBOR US + 3.578%), 8.43%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 392,687 | | | | 9,785,760 | |
Series C, 8.25%(a) | | | 572,785 | | | | 14,806,492 | |
WaFd, Inc., Series A, 4.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,154,994 | | | | 22,522,383 | |
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Webster Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series F, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 580,388 | | | $ | 12,640,851 | |
Series G, 6.50%(a) | | | 521,881 | | | | 12,707,802 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | | | | | | |
Series AA, 4.70%, NVS(a) | | | 3,190,381 | | | | 69,007,941 | |
Series CC, 4.38%, NVS(a) | | | 2,848,123 | | | | 59,127,033 | |
Series DD, 4.25%, NVS(a) | | | 3,405,403 | | | | 69,027,519 | |
Series L, 7.50%, NVS(a)(d) | | | 275,668 | | | | 353,461,510 | |
Series Y, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,857,214 | | | | 46,374,634 | |
Series Z, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 5,545,655 | | | | 120,285,257 | |
WesBanco, Inc., Series A, 6.75%, NVS(a) | | | 582,418 | | | | 14,566,274 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp, Series A, 4.25%, NVS(a) | | | 1,051,998 | | | | 21,229,320 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 6.50%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 482,302 | | | | 12,236,002 | |
Series E, 6.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,098,056 | | | | 27,901,603 | |
Zions Bancorp N.A., Series G, (3-mo. LIBOR US + 4.240%), 9.45%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 535,398 | | | | 14,348,666 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Dillard’s Capital Trust I, 7.50% | | | 762,762 | | | | 19,725,025 | |
Qurate Retail, Inc., 8.00% | | | 1,204,556 | | | | 52,398,186 | |
QVC, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.25% | | | 1,925,490 | | | | 25,108,390 | |
6.38% | | | 865,944 | | | | 11,465,098 | |
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Capital Markets — 10.6% | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
4.20% | | | 763,888 | | | | 13,627,762 | |
4.75% | | | 1,050,374 | | | | 20,996,976 | |
5.88% | | | 1,154,467 | | | | 28,850,130 | |
6.75% | | | 1,650,765 | | | | 42,837,352 | |
B Riley Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.50% | | | 705,071 | | | | 8,679,424 | |
6.00% | | | 1,043,623 | | | | 9,893,546 | |
5.50%(b) | | | 847,927 | | | | 14,499,552 | |
5.25%(b) | | | 1,548,739 | | | | 13,179,769 | |
5.00%(b) | | | 1,265,169 | | | | 14,549,444 | |
6.38% | | | 572,254 | | | | 12,131,785 | |
Brookfield Finance I UK PLC, 4.50%(a) | | | 878,557 | | | | 15,550,459 | |
Brookfield Finance, Inc., Series 50, 4.63%, NVS | | | 1,467,632 | | | | 28,706,882 | |
Brookfield Oaktree Holdings LLC | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 6.63%, NVS(a) | | | 703,004 | | | | 17,490,740 | |
Series B, 6.55%, NVS(a) | | | 897,644 | | | | 21,292,116 | |
Carlyle Finance LLC, 4.63%, NVS | | | 1,834,331 | | | | 35,842,828 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 5.95%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 2,864,644 | | | | 72,045,797 | |
Series J, 4.45%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 2,273,253 | | | | 50,761,740 | |
Crescent Capital BDC, Inc., 5.00%(b) | | | 439,718 | | | | 10,707,133 | |
Gladstone Investment Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.00%, NVS | | | 499,854 | | | | 12,321,401 | |
4.88%(b) | | | 526,421 | | | | 12,544,612 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.012%), 6.11%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,864,572 | | | | 66,515,362 | |
Series C, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.012%), 6.11%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 763,880 | | | | 18,027,568 | |
Series D, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.932%), 6.03%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 5,114,818 | | | | 115,850,628 | |
KKR Group Finance Co. IX LLC, 4.63%, NVS | | | 1,837,404 | | | | 37,464,668 | |
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Series A, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 0.962%), 6.26%(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,687,568 | | | $ | 84,187,177 | |
Series E, 7.13%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 2,884,443 | | | | 72,976,408 | |
Series F, 6.88%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 2,841,612 | | | | 72,063,280 | |
Series I, 6.38%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 3,353,276 | | | | 84,871,416 | |
Series K, 5.85%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 3,352,666 | | | | 83,514,910 | |
Series L, 4.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,640,433 | | | | 39,189,944 | |
Series O, 4.25%, NVS(a) | | | 4,359,802 | | | | 90,247,901 | |
Series P, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 3,355,142 | | | | 89,213,226 | |
Series Q, 6.63%, NVS(a) | | | 3,355,712 | | | | 90,067,310 | |
New Mountain Finance Corp., 8.25%(b) | | | 457,593 | | | | 11,773,868 | |
Northern Trust Corp., Series E, 4.70%, NVS(a) | | | 1,539,473 | | | | 35,330,905 | |
Prospect Capital Corp., Series A, 5.35%(a) | | | 501,435 | | | | 9,527,265 | |
Saratoga Investment Corp., Series 2027, 6.00% | | | 414,160 | | | | 10,134,495 | |
State Street Corp., Series G, 5.35%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,909,832 | | | | 47,115,555 | |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.20% | | | 799,888 | | | | 18,805,367 | |
Series B, 6.25%, NVS(a) | | | 624,736 | | | | 15,624,647 | |
Series C, 6.13%, NVS(a) | | | 859,470 | | | | 22,397,788 | |
Series D, 4.50%, NVS(a) | | | 1,145,956 | | | | 24,214,050 | |
Trinity Capital, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
7.00% | | | 600,009 | | | | 15,060,226 | |
7.88%, NVS | | | 443,525 | | | | 11,234,488 | |
7.88% | | | 437,078 | | | | 11,084,298 | |
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Chemicals — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Albemarle Corp., 7.25%, NVS(d) | | | 4,357,097 | | | | 196,069,365 | |
EIDP, Inc., Series B, 4.50%, NVS(a) | | | 160,926 | | | | 13,212,025 | |
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Pitney Bowes, Inc., 6.70% | | | 1,621,046 | | | | 32,291,236 | |
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Consumer Finance — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Atlanticus Holdings Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.13% | | | 570,498 | | | | 13,543,622 | |
9.25%, NVS | | | 447,011 | | | | 11,255,737 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series I, 5.00%, NVS(a) | | | 5,590,884 | | | | 119,924,462 | |
Series J, 4.80%, NVS(a) | | | 4,659,058 | | | | 94,252,743 | |
Series K, 4.63%, NVS(a) | | | 481,112 | | | | 9,867,607 | |
Series L, 4.38%, NVS(a) | | | 2,476,343 | | | | 48,932,538 | |
Series N, 4.25%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,635,661 | | | | 31,780,893 | |
Navient Corp., 6.00% | | | 1,145,962 | | | | 23,308,867 | |
SLM Corp., Series B, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.962%), 6.91%(a)(b)(c) | | | 237,841 | | | | 17,678,722 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 2,859,405 | | | | 61,048,297 | |
Series B, 8.25%, NVS(a) | | | 1,834,307 | | | | 46,994,945 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc., Series A, 6.75%, NVS(a) | | | 626,227 | | | | 15,993,838 | |
CTO Realty Growth, Inc., Series A, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 428,832 | | | | 10,090,417 | |
Global Net Lease, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 7.25%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 620,334 | | | | 14,236,665 | |
Series B, 6.88%(a) | | | 442,541 | | | | 10,399,713 | |
Series D, 7.50%, NVS(a) | | | 729,398 | | | | 17,614,962 | |
LXP Industrial Trust, Series C, 6.50%, NVS(a)(b)(d) | | | 178,798 | | | | 9,476,294 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.5% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.35% | | | 4,929,414 | | | $ | 121,115,702 | |
5.63% | | | 3,146,552 | | | | 78,695,265 | |
Series A, 5.00%, NVS(a) | | | 4,485,339 | | | | 100,157,620 | |
Series C, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 6,540,895 | | | | 137,424,204 | |
Qwest Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.75% | | | 2,448,092 | | | | 39,438,762 | |
6.50%, NVS | | | 3,586,166 | | | | 57,414,518 | |
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BIP Bermuda Holdings I Ltd., 5.13%(a) | | | 1,145,956 | | | | 22,472,197 | |
Brookfield BRP Holdings Canada, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
4.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,340,044 | | | | 23,316,766 | |
4.88%(a) | | | 991,665 | | | | 18,236,719 | |
7.25%(a) | | | 536,630 | | | | 13,694,798 | |
Brookfield Infrastructure Finance ULC | | | | | | | | |
5.00% | | | 954,914 | | | | 18,382,095 | |
7.25% | | | 602,607 | | | | 15,523,156 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.63% | | | 1,909,829 | | | | 47,459,251 | |
Series A, 5.75%, NVS(a) | | | 3,788,783 | | | | 94,757,463 | |
Entergy Arkansas LLC, 4.88%(b) | | | 1,566,072 | | | | 35,878,710 | |
Entergy Louisiana LLC, 4.88%(b) | | | 1,029,765 | | | | 23,488,940 | |
Entergy Mississippi LLC, 4.90%(b) | | | 985,065 | | | | 22,429,930 | |
Georgia Power Co., Series 2017, 5.00% | | | 1,031,284 | | | | 25,111,765 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., Series N, 5.65% | | | 2,562,463 | | | | 63,574,707 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.93%(b)(d) | | | 3,788,783 | | | | 175,647,980 | |
7.30%(d) | | | 3,788,783 | | | | 210,088,017 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Series A, 6.00%(a) | | | 402,089 | | | | 9,895,410 | |
SCE Trust II, 5.10%, NVS(a) | | | 839,009 | | | | 17,912,842 | |
SCE Trust III, Series H, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.252%), 7.84%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,041,967 | | | | 26,028,336 | |
SCE Trust IV, Series J, 5.38%, NVS(a) | | | 1,240,263 | | | | 30,101,183 | |
SCE Trust V, Series K, 5.45%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,154,747 | | | | 28,429,871 | |
SCE Trust VI, 5.00%, NVS(a) | | | 1,814,384 | | | | 37,049,721 | |
SCE Trust VII, Series M, 7.50%(a)(b) | | | 2,097,730 | | | | 56,156,232 | |
SCE Trust VIII, Series N, 6.95%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,334,893 | | | | 35,641,643 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | | | | | | |
5.25% | | | 1,650,765 | | | | 41,252,617 | |
Series 2020, 4.95% | | | 3,727,323 | | | | 88,486,648 | |
Series C, 4.20% | | | 2,860,486 | | | | 63,188,136 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.50% | | | 592,273 | | | | 12,556,188 | |
8.13% | | | 736,220 | | | | 17,190,737 | |
Series A, 7.75%, NVS(a) | | | 749,800 | | | | 11,209,510 | |
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Financial Services — 5.6% | | | | | | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.75%(d) | | | 2,723,174 | | | | 185,148,600 | |
7.63% | | | 2,291,768 | | | | 62,404,843 | |
Citigroup Capital XIII(3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.632%), 11.89%, NVS(c) | | | 8,509,700 | | | | 254,184,739 | |
Compass Diversified Holdings | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 7.25%, NVS(a) | | | 392,259 | | | | 9,480,900 | |
Series B, 7.88%, NVS(a) | | | 401,913 | | | | 9,830,792 | |
Series C, 7.88%, NVS(a) | | | 472,844 | | | | 11,584,678 | |
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Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 3,022,002 | | | $ | 70,019,786 | |
Series C, 4.30%(a) | | | 1,142,000 | | | | 23,045,560 | |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 5.70%, NVS(a) | | | 381,384 | | | | 9,404,929 | |
Series F, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 458,431 | | | | 10,580,587 | |
Series G, 4.88%, NVS(a) | | | 476,693 | | | | 10,534,915 | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., 8.00%(a) | | | 2,100,864 | | | | 56,135,086 | |
Merchants Bancorp | | | | | | | | |
8.25%, NVS(a) | | | 507,407 | | | | 12,984,545 | |
Series B, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 482,152 | | | | 12,126,123 | |
Series C, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 748,289 | | | | 17,921,522 | |
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp., Series US, 5.50% | | | 954,923 | | | | 23,739,386 | |
NewtekOne, Inc., 5.50%(b) | | | 435,719 | | | | 10,723,045 | |
TPG Operating Group II LP, 6.95%, NVS | | | 1,515,532 | | | | 39,858,492 | |
Voya Financial, Inc., Series B, 5.35%, NVS(a) | | | 1,100,376 | | | | 27,729,475 | |
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Food Products — 1.5% | | | | | | |
CHS, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
8.00%, NVS(a) | | | 1,180,714 | | | | 35,763,827 | |
Series 1, 7.88%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 2,033,154 | | | | 54,427,533 | |
Series 2, 7.10%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,591,311 | | | | 41,087,650 | |
Series 3, 6.75%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,866,030 | | | | 48,535,440 | |
Series 4, 7.50%(a) | | | 1,960,690 | | | | 50,801,478 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Entergy New Orleans LLC, 5.50% | | | 432,424 | | | | 10,667,900 | |
Spire, Inc., Series A, 5.90%, NVS(a) | | | 962,306 | | | | 23,797,827 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 0.3% | | | | | | |
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc., 6.75%, NVS(d) | | | 757,721 | | | | 42,235,369 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust | | | | | | | | |
6.25%, NVS | | | 953,520 | | | | 16,781,952 | |
5.63% | | | 1,336,863 | | | | 22,338,981 | |
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| | | | | | | 39,120,933 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.0% | | | | | | |
CareCloud, Inc., Series A, 11.00%, NVS(a) | | | 435,563 | | | | 5,209,333 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Series B, 5.50%, NVS(a)(b)(d) | | | 292,301 | | | | 4,235,441 | |
Chatham Lodging Trust, Series A, 6.63%, NVS(a) | | | 428,847 | | | | 9,927,808 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co., 8.25%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 429,349 | | | | 10,948,400 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series E, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 414,086 | | | | 9,072,624 | |
Series F, 6.30%, NVS(a) | | | 536,411 | | | | 11,919,052 | |
Series G, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 856,168 | | | | 18,904,189 | |
Series H, 5.70%, NVS(a) | | | 775,280 | | | | 15,350,544 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust, Series A, 1.95%(a)(d) | | | 1,206,170 | | | | 31,456,914 | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series E, 6.25%, NVS(a) | | | 602,308 | | | | 12,630,399 | |
Series F, 5.88%, NVS(a) | | | 376,975 | | | | 7,908,936 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series H, 6.13%(a) | | | 410,474 | | | | 9,198,722 | |
Series I, 5.70%, NVS(a) | | | 376,966 | | | | 8,251,786 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.0% | | | | | | |
FAT Brands, Inc., Series B, 8.25%, NVS(b) | | | 753,159 | | | | 7,403,553 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.4% | |
Brookfield Renewable Partners LP, Series 17, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 767,825 | | | $ | 15,855,586 | |
Tennessee Valley Authority | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (30-yr. CMT + 0.840%), 2.22%(b)(c) | | | 801,802 | | | | 18,168,833 | |
Series D, (30-yr. CMT + 0.940%), 2.13%(c) | | | 987,027 | | | | 22,622,659 | |
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Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Steel Partners Holdings LP, Series A, 6.00%, NVS | | | 597,767 | | | | 14,525,738 | |
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Insurance — 13.3% | | | | | | |
AEGON Funding Co. LLC, 5.10%, NVS | | | 3,504,633 | | | | 77,978,084 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | | | | | | |
(3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.427%), 8.73%, NVS(c) | | | 1,909,829 | | | | 49,770,144 | |
Series H, 5.10%, NVS(a) | | | 4,286,221 | | | | 105,398,174 | |
Series I, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,145,956 | | | | 27,204,995 | |
Series J, 7.38%(a) | | | 2,236,233 | | | | 61,943,654 | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.88% | | | 477,396 | | | | 11,868,065 | |
4.50% | | | 763,882 | | | | 15,224,168 | |
5.63% | | | 572,981 | | | | 14,599,556 | |
5.13% | | | 762,759 | | | | 17,123,939 | |
American National Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.95%, NVS(a) | | | 1,467,644 | | | | 36,294,836 | |
Series B, 6.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,100,382 | | | | 27,674,607 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
Series F, 5.45%, NVS(a) | | | 1,260,496 | | | | 29,394,767 | |
Series G, 4.55%(a) | | | 1,881,152 | | | | 38,450,747 | |
Argo Group International Holdings, Inc., 7.00%, NVS(a) | | | 572,981 | | | | 14,244,308 | |
Argo Group U.S., Inc., 6.50%(b) | | | 548,221 | | | | 12,433,652 | |
Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,038,396 | | | | 22,024,379 | |
5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 866,090 | | | | 18,023,333 | |
(3-mo. LIBOR US + 4.060%), 9.65%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,041,967 | | | | 27,309,955 | |
Assurant, Inc., 5.25% | | | 953,514 | | | | 21,425,460 | |
Athene Holding Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
7.25%, NVS | | | 2,149,669 | | | | 55,160,506 | |
Series A, 6.35%, NVS(a) | | | 3,214,822 | | | | 79,856,178 | |
Series B, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,307,156 | | | | 29,411,010 | |
Series C, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 2,236,233 | | | | 55,771,651 | |
Series D, 4.88%(a) | | | 2,193,044 | | | | 42,545,054 | |
Series E, 7.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,894,437 | | | | 50,297,302 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd., Series E, 5.50%, NVS(a) | | | 2,083,844 | | | | 47,532,482 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.25% | | | 1,375,579 | | | | 34,870,928 | |
Series A, 6.60%, NVS(a) | | | 1,559,537 | | | | 39,456,286 | |
Series B, 6.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,476,712 | | | | 36,991,636 | |
Series C, 5.38%(a) | | | 2,193,044 | | | | 45,746,898 | |
Series D, 4.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,336,863 | | | | 24,651,754 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc., 5.13% | | | 576,623 | | | | 12,420,459 | |
Enstar Group Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 7.00%, NVS(a) | | | 1,490,804 | | | | 29,100,494 | |
Series E, 7.00%, NVS(a) | | | 423,433 | | | | 8,722,720 | |
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc., 7.95%, NVS | | | 1,307,156 | | | | 35,541,572 | |
Globe Life, Inc., 4.25%, NVS | | | 1,192,438 | | | | 21,714,296 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The), Series G, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 1,315,820 | | | | 32,948,133 | |
Kemper Corp., 5.88% | | | 572,981 | | | | 13,367,647 | |
Lincoln National Corp., Series D, 9.00%(a) | | | 1,863,645 | | | | 52,685,244 | |
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Maiden Holdings Ltd., 6.63% | | | 420,132 | | | $ | 6,894,366 | |
Maiden Holdings North America Ltd., 7.75% | | | 581,712 | | | | 10,127,606 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 1.262%), 6.21%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,273,253 | | | | 55,240,048 | |
Series E, 5.63%, NVS(a) | | | 3,050,030 | | | | 75,457,742 | |
Series F, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 3,727,227 | | | | 84,570,781 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
5.95% | | | 1,145,950 | | | | 29,966,592 | |
5.63% | | | 2,105,696 | | | | 52,537,115 | |
4.13%, NVS | | | 1,909,832 | | | | 40,316,553 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
7.13% | | | 2,652,183 | | | | 70,309,371 | |
5.75%, NVS | | | 1,527,892 | | | | 38,411,205 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
Series F, 5.75%, NVS(a) | | | 953,514 | | | | 23,618,542 | |
Series G, 4.20%, NVS(a) | | | 1,834,343 | | | | 34,008,719 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc., Series B, 4.60%(a) | | | 763,888 | | | | 15,094,427 | |
SiriusPoint Ltd., Series B, 8.00%, NVS(a) | | | 763,891 | | | | 19,234,775 | |
Unum Group, 6.25% | | | 1,144,135 | | | | 28,889,409 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.70% | | | 678,565 | | | | 17,004,839 | |
5.10% | | | 1,145,956 | | | | 26,929,966 | |
4.13% | | | 1,146,078 | | | | 23,620,668 | |
4.25% | | | 954,920 | | | | 19,843,238 | |
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IT Services — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Exela Technologies, Inc., Series B, 6.00%(a)(d) | | | 293,261 | | | | 422,296 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.50% | | | 712,076 | | | | 17,737,813 | |
6.63% | | | 481,109 | | | | 12,051,781 | |
6.38% | | | 885,176 | | | | 22,244,473 | |
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| | | | | | | 52,034,067 | |
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Machinery — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Chart Industries, Inc., Series B, 6.75%, NVS(d) | | | 762,486 | | | | 38,314,922 | |
RBC Bearings, Inc., Series A, 5.00%, NVS(d) | | | 435,630 | | | | 57,781,963 | |
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| | | | | | | 96,096,885 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Global Ship Lease, Inc., 8.75%, NVS(a) | | | 419,377 | | | | 11,293,823 | |
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Media — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Series A, 7.00%(a) | | | 678,589 | | | | 16,204,705 | |
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ACRES Commercial Realty Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series C, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 5.927%), 11.18%(a)(c) | | | 452,001 | | | | 11,390,425 | |
Series D, 7.88%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 433,844 | | | | 10,143,273 | |
AGNC Investment Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series C, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 5.373%), 10.67%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,220,747 | | | | 31,544,103 | |
Series D, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.594%), 9.90%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 876,112 | | | | 22,262,006 | |
Series E, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 1,511,899 | | | | 38,220,807 | |
Series F, 6.13%, NVS(a) | | | 2,149,067 | | | | 52,695,123 | |
Series G, 7.75%, NVS(a) | | | 564,958 | | | | 14,078,753 | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series F, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 5.255%), 10.59%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 2,696,818 | | | | 68,337,368 | |
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Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series G, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.434%), 9.03%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,581,384 | | | $ | 39,787,621 | |
Series I, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 4.989%), 10.58%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,647,409 | | | | 41,794,766 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 866,292 | | | | 16,936,009 | |
Series E, 6.25%, NVS(a) | | | 541,423 | | | | 10,693,104 | |
Series F, 6.25%, NVS(a) | | | 1,067,969 | | | | 20,782,677 | |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc., Series C, 7.00%(a) | | | 621,193 | | | | 14,113,505 | |
Chimera Investment Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 8.00%, NVS(a) | | | 546,103 | | | | 13,374,062 | |
Series B, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 6.053%), 11.38%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,214,756 | | | | 30,138,096 | |
Series C, 7.75%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 969,051 | | | | 21,949,005 | |
Series D, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 5.600%), 10.93%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 753,253 | | | | 18,288,983 | |
Dynex Capital, Inc., Series C, 6.90%, NVS(a) | | | 443,822 | | | | 11,281,955 | |
Ellington Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
6.75%, NVS(a) | | | 433,510 | | | | 10,764,053 | |
Series B, 6.25%, NVS(a) | | | 454,295 | | | | 10,049,005 | |
Series C, 8.63%(a)(b) | | | 376,966 | | | | 9,461,847 | |
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc., Series E, 7.50%, NVS(a) | | | 961,052 | | | | 21,671,723 | |
Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc., Series A, 7.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 774,833 | | | | 13,792,027 | |
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series B, 7.75%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 405,704 | | | | 9,988,433 | |
Series C, 7.50%, NVS(a) | | | 686,399 | | | | 16,507,896 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc., Series A, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 1,222,578 | | | | 25,955,331 | |
MFA Financial, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
8.88%, NVS | | | 432,275 | | | | 11,027,335 | |
Series B, 7.50%, NVS(a) | | | 753,942 | | | | 17,340,666 | |
Series C, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 1,026,533 | | | | 24,328,832 | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 8.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 544,547 | | | | 12,687,945 | |
Series E, 7.88%, NVS(a) | | | 691,078 | | | | 16,917,589 | |
Series F, 6.88%, NVS(a) | | | 540,454 | | | | 11,798,111 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 8.13%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 433,510 | | | | 10,729,373 | |
Series B, 8.00%, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 735,093 | | | | 18,215,605 | |
Series C, 6.75%, NVS(a) | | | 942,436 | | | | 20,007,916 | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.20% | | | 393,777 | | | | 9,568,781 | |
5.75% | | | 777,167 | | | | 18,924,016 | |
Series E, 6.50%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 433,510 | | | | 8,301,717 | |
Rithm Capital Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, (3-mo. LIBOR US + 5.802%), 11.18%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 596,102 | | | | 15,129,069 | |
Series B, (3-mo. LIBOR US + 5.640%), 11.02%(a)(c) | | | 1,075,267 | | | | 27,462,319 | |
Series C, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 1,502,021 | | | | 36,018,464 | |
Series D, 7.00%, NVS(a) | | | 1,788,420 | | | | 43,315,532 | |
TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc., Series C, 6.25%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 758,006 | | | | 14,477,915 | |
Two Harbors Investment Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 8.13%, NVS(a) | | | 475,947 | | | | 11,832,042 | |
Series B, 7.63%, NVS(a) | | | 970,140 | | | | 24,156,486 | |
Series C, 7.25%, NVS(a) | | | 914,778 | | | | 22,549,278 | |
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Series 19-A, (3-mo. LIBOR US + 4.010%), 9.60%, NVS(c) | | | 1,308,591 | | | $ | 34,010,280 | |
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP | | | | | | | | |
Series 13, 5.13%, NVS(a) | | | 761,211 | | | | 15,071,978 | |
Series 14, 5.00%, NVS(a) | | | 762,759 | | | | 15,468,753 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | | | | | | |
5.88% | | | 2,311,625 | | | | 57,282,067 | |
5.88%, NVS | | | 1,069,464 | | | | 26,437,150 | |
5.63% | | | 769,750 | | | | 19,212,960 | |
Series C, 4.20%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 878,563 | | | | 17,386,762 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | | | | | | |
4.38%(b) | | | 1,077,644 | | | | 22,835,276 | |
Series E, 5.25% | | | 1,515,532 | | | | 37,297,243 | |
Series G, 4.38% | | | 885,185 | | | | 18,916,403 | |
Sempra, 5.75% | | | 2,831,840 | | | | 70,088,040 | |
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Office REITs — 1.0% | | | | | | |
City Office REIT, Inc., Series A, 6.63%, NVS(a) | | | 427,767 | | | | 8,213,127 | |
Equity Commonwealth, Series D, 6.50%, NVS(a)(d) | | | 443,911 | | | | 11,208,797 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., Series C, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,585,049 | | | | 21,746,872 | |
Office Properties Income Trust, 6.38% | | | 610,686 | | | | 8,977,084 | |
SL Green Realty Corp., Series I, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 768,609 | | | | 18,846,293 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series L, 5.40%, NVS(a) | | | 1,130,927 | | | | 21,284,046 | |
Series M, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 1,204,394 | | | | 21,594,785 | |
Series N, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 1,130,924 | | | | 20,277,467 | |
Series O, 4.45%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,130,924 | | | | 18,479,298 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.5% | | | | | | |
El Paso Energy Capital Trust I, 4.75%(d) | | | 424,496 | | | | 20,481,932 | |
NGL Energy Partners LP, Series B, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 7.475%), 12.78%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 1,201,828 | | | | 28,266,994 | |
Seapeak LLC | | | | | | | | |
9.00%, NVS(a) | | | 477,399 | | | | 12,063,873 | |
Series B, 8.50%, NVS(a) | | | 649,344 | | | | 16,389,443 | |
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Brookfield Property Partners LP | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 5.75%, NVS(a) | | | 1,112,141 | | | | 16,459,687 | |
Series A-1, 6.50%, NVS(a) | | | 711,354 | | | | 12,306,424 | |
Series A2, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 900,653 | | | | 14,680,644 | |
Brookfield Property Preferred LP, 6.25% | | | 2,563,130 | | | | 43,957,680 | |
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series H, 7.13%, NVS(a) | | | 777,314 | | | | 19,938,104 | |
Series I, 7.15%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,202,926 | | | | 30,879,110 | |
Series J, 7.13%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,083,110 | | | | 27,792,603 | |
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| | | | | | | 166,014,252 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.3% | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent | | | | | | | | |
Series G, 5.88%, NVS(a) | | | 411,378 | | | | 10,395,522 | |
Series H, 6.25%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 445,678 | | | | 11,164,234 | |
UMH Properties, Inc., Series D, 6.38%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,134,562 | | | | 27,331,599 | |
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| | | | | | | 48,891,355 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp., Series A, 4.25%, NVS(a) | | | 668,410 | | | | 14,110,135 | |
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc., Series C, 6.50%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 471,197 | | | | 6,549,638 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Retail REITs (continued) | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust, Series C, 5.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 544,919 | | | $ | 12,620,324 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series L, 5.13%, NVS(a) | | | 825,407 | | | | 19,826,276 | |
Series M, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 976,365 | | | | 24,243,143 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, 6.25%, NVS(a) | | | 446,743 | | | | 11,450,023 | |
Series B, 5.88%, NVS(a) | | | 458,090 | | | | 11,154,492 | |
Saul Centers, Inc., Series E, 6.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 391,299 | | | | 9,230,743 | |
SITE Centers Corp., Series A, 6.38%, NVS(a) | | | 642,311 | | | | 15,569,619 | |
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| | | | | | | 124,754,393 | |
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Software — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc., 8.38% | | | 569,868 | | | | 13,944,670 | |
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Specialized REITs — 3.2% | | | | | | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series J, 5.25%, NVS(a) | | | 736,991 | | | | 17,879,402 | |
Series K, 5.85%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 781,236 | | | | 19,468,401 | |
Series L, 5.20%, NVS(a) | | | 1,289,430 | | | | 30,636,857 | |
EPR Properties | | | | | | | | |
Series C, 5.75%, NVS(a)(d) | | | 508,457 | | | | 11,394,521 | |
Series E, 9.00%, NVS(a)(b)(d) | | | 334,877 | | | | 10,257,283 | |
Series G, 5.75%, NVS(a) | | | 565,457 | | | | 12,999,856 | |
Gladstone Land Corp., Series B, 6.00%(a) | | | 551,865 | | | | 12,565,966 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust, Series A, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 857,453 | | | | 21,427,750 | |
Public Storage | | | | | | | | |
Series F, 5.15%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,069,464 | | | | 26,704,516 | |
Series G, 5.05%, NVS(a) | | | 1,154,747 | | | | 28,637,726 | |
Series H, 5.60%(a) | | | 1,088,554 | | | | 27,104,995 | |
Series I, 4.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,216,711 | | | | 28,300,698 | |
Series J, 4.70%, NVS(a) | | | 988,376 | | | | 22,208,809 | |
Series K, 4.75%, NVS(a) | | | 878,563 | | | | 20,066,379 | |
Series L, 4.63%, NVS(a) | | | 2,140,658 | | | | 46,923,223 | |
Series M, 4.13%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 878,563 | | | | 17,808,472 | |
Series N, 3.88%, NVS(a) | | | 1,078,971 | | | | 20,079,650 | |
Series O, 3.90%, NVS(a) | | | 649,350 | | | | 12,142,845 | |
Series P, 4.00%, NVS(a) | | | 2,287,456 | | | | 43,896,281 | |
Series Q, 3.95%, NVS(a) | | | 549,038 | | | | 10,409,760 | |
Series R, 4.00%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 1,674,349 | | | | 32,700,036 | |
Series S, 4.10%, NVS(a) | | | 954,926 | | | | 19,022,126 | |
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| | | | | | | 492,635,552 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 1.1% | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., 7.63% | | | 2,841,655 | | | | 171,948,544 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.0% | |
Fossil Group, Inc., 7.00% | | | 586,515 | | | | 7,988,334 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.1% | |
Air Lease Corp., Series A, (3-mo. CME Term SOFR + 3.912%), 8.86%, NVS(a)(c) | | | 954,923 | | | | 23,987,666 | |
FTAI Aviation Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
Series A, NVS, (3-mo. LIBOR US + 6.886%), 12.09%(a)(b)(c) | | | 399,113 | | | | 10,181,372 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors (continued) | |
FTAI Aviation Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
Series B, NVS, 8.00%(a) | | | 471,709 | | | $ | 12,122,921 | |
Series C, 8.25%, NVS(a) | | | 404,198 | | | | 10,367,679 | |
Triton International Ltd. | | | | | | | | |
8.00%, NVS(a) | | | 549,035 | | | | 13,863,134 | |
7.38%, NVS(a) | | | 673,665 | | | | 16,861,835 | |
6.88%, NVS(a)(b) | | | 572,985 | | | | 14,450,682 | |
Series E, 5.75%, NVS(a) | | | 668,440 | | | | 15,407,542 | |
WESCO International, Inc., Series A, 10.63%, NVS(a) | | | 2,040,176 | | | | 52,738,549 | |
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| | | | | | | 169,981,380 | |
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Transportation Infrastructure — 0.2% | |
Atlas Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series D, 7.95%(a) | | | 490,121 | | | | 12,375,555 | |
Series H, 7.88%, NVS(a) | | | 854,842 | | | | 21,294,114 | |
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| | | | | | | 33,669,669 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.4% | | | | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Series UU, 6.63%, NVS(a) | | | 1,616,402 | | | | 34,607,167 | |
Series VV, 6.00%, NVS(a) | | | 2,531,703 | | | | 49,089,721 | |
United States Cellular Corp. | | | | | | | | |
6.25% | | | 1,894,437 | | | | 44,557,158 | |
5.50% | | | 1,894,437 | | | | 42,189,112 | |
5.50% | | | 1,894,437 | | | | 41,961,780 | |
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| | | | | | | 212,404,938 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 98.4% (Cost: $16,230,746,303) | | | | 15,150,472,394 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 2.0% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(e)(f)(g) | | | 79,893,949 | | | | 79,957,864 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(e)(f) | | | 230,496,785 | | | | 230,496,785 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 2.0% (Cost: $310,409,092) | | | | 310,454,649 | |
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Total Investments — 100.4% (Cost: $16,541,155,395) | | | | 15,460,927,043 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | (68,782,695 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 15,392,144,348 | |
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(a) | Perpetual security with no stated maturity date. |
(b) | All or a portion of this security is on loan. |
(c) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of period end. Security description also includes the reference rate and spread if published and available. |
(d) | Convertible security. |
(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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Preferred and Income Securities ETF |
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
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| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 142,225,542 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (62,301,968 | )(a) | | $ | 1,557 | | | $ | 32,733 | | | $ | 79,957,864 | | | | 79,893,949 | | | $ | 1,093,402 | (b) | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 406,927,713 | | | | — | | | | (176,430,928 | )(a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 230,496,785 | | | | 230,496,785 | | | | 3,020,005 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,557 | | | $ | 32,733 | | | $ | 310,454,649 | | | | | | | $ | 4,113,407 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | $ | 14,898,065,537 | | | $ | 252,406,857 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,150,472,394 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 310,454,649 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 310,454,649 | |
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| | $ | 15,208,520,186 | | | $ | 252,406,857 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,460,927,043 | |
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See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 15,150,472,394 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 310,454,649 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 152,006,292 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 219,503 | |
Capital shares sold | | | 2,962 | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 36,258,380 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 517,842 | |
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Total assets | | | 15,649,932,022 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Bank overdraft | | | 56,363 | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 79,803,163 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 171,971,933 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 326,178 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 5,630,037 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 257,787,674 | |
| | | | |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | |
| |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 15,392,144,348 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 19,071,501,255 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (3,679,356,907 | ) |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 15,392,144,348 | |
| | | | |
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NET ASSET VALUE | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | $ | 463,700,000 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 33.19 | |
| | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | |
Par value | | | None | |
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(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 16,230,746,303 | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 72,047,590 | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 310,409,092 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 485,660,648 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 3,020,005 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 109,428 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 1,093,402 | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (852,602 | ) |
| | | | |
Total investment income | | | 489,030,881 | |
| | | | |
| |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 33,110,078 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,129 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 33,112,207 | |
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | 455,918,674 | |
| | | | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (286,317,363 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 1,557 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 33,007,152 | |
| | | | |
| | $ | (253,308,654 | ) |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 704,434,192 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | 32,733 | |
| | | | |
| | | 704,466,925 | |
| | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 451,158,271 | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 907,076,945 | |
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(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
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| | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
| | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 455,918,674 | | | $ | 867,924,083 | |
Net realized loss | | | (253,308,654 | ) | | | (415,652,921 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 704,466,925 | | | | 846,470,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 907,076,945 | | | | 1,298,741,509 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (440,742,299 | )(b) | | | (870,372,798 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 81,761,248 | | | | 1,433,710,878 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 548,095,894 | | | | 1,862,079,589 | |
Beginning of period | | | 14,844,048,454 | | | | 12,981,968,865 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
End of period | | $ | 15,392,144,348 | | | $ | 14,844,048,454 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Preferred and Income Securities ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 32.15 | | | $ | 31.18 | | | $ | 36.39 | | | $ | 38.27 | | | $ | 31.50 | | | $ | 36.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 1.00 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.93 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (5.13 | ) | | | (1.94 | ) | | | 6.78 | | | | (4.93 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 2.01 | | | | 3.01 | | | | (3.23 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 8.59 | | | | (3.00 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.97 | )(d) | | | (2.04 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (1.97 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 33.19 | | | $ | 32.15 | | | $ | 31.18 | | | $ | 36.39 | | | $ | 38.27 | | | $ | 31.50 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 6.45 | %(f) | | | 10.14 | % | | | (8.99 | )% | | | (0.67 | )% | | | 27.88 | % | | | (8.90 | )% |
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| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.45 | %(h) | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.46 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 6.26 | %(h) | | | 6.58 | % | | | 5.80 | % | | | 4.56 | % | | | 4.97 | % | | | 5.25 | % |
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| | | | | | |
Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 15,392,144 | | | $ | 14,844,048 | | | $ | 12,981,969 | | | $ | 17,711,748 | | | $ | 18,364,340 | | | $ | 13,816,631 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 7 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 46 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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 fund (the “Fund”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification | |
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Preferred and Income Securities | | | Diversified | |
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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. The 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. 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. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.
Foreign Taxes: The Fund 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 the Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the Fund and are reflected in its Statement 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 dividend 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 September 30, 2024, if any, are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund files withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statement of Operations includes tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.
Bank Overdraft: The Fund had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Fund is obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statement of Operations.
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 Fund. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Fund 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 Fund’s tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.
Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by the 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. Dividend and distributions are paid in U.S. dollars and cannot be automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Fund.
Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Fund, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.
3. | INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
Investment Valuation Policies: The 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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of the Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the valuation designee for the Fund. The Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of the 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 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 is not available, the investment will be valued by the Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee seeks to determine the price that the 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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: The 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 the 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, the 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 BFA, 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 the 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Fund 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 Fund, 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 Fund 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 (unaudited) (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:
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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 | |
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Barclays Capital, Inc. | | $ | 633,741 | | | $ | (633,741 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 37,338 | | | | (37,338 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 3,738,103 | | | | (3,738,103 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 169,359 | | | | (169,359 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 9,227,572 | | | | (9,227,572 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 47,121,343 | | | | (47,121,343 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 2,293,291 | | | | (2,293,291 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 1,200,959 | | | | (1,200,959 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
RBC Capital Market LLC | | | 497,514 | | | | (497,514 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 2,673,445 | | | | (2,673,445 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 355,680 | | | | (355,680 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS Securities LLC | | | 16,799 | | | | (16,799 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 3,322,704 | | | | (3,322,704 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 759,742 | | | | (759,742 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 72,047,590 | | | $ | (72,047,590 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by the 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, the 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. The 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 the Fund.
5. | 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 the 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 Fund, 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 Fund, 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:
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Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets | | Investment Advisory Fees | |
First $46 billion | | | 0.4800 | % |
Over $46 billion, up to and including $81 billion | | | 0.4560 | |
Over $81 billion, up to and including $111 billion | | | 0.4332 | |
Over $111 billion, up to and including $141 billion | | | 0.4116 | |
Over $141 billion, up to and including $171 billion | | | 0.3910 | |
Over $171 billion | | | 0.3714 | |
Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for the Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Fund.
ETF Servicing Fees: The 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 Fund does not pay BRIL for ETF Services.
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 Fund, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. The 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 the Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SLAgency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. The Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 fund (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in a given calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, the 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.
The share of securities lending income earned by the Fund is shown as securities lending income - affiliated - net in its Statement of Operations. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Fund paid BTC $277,739 for securities lending agent services.
Officers and Trustees: Certain officers and/or trustees of the Trust are officers and/or trustees of BlackRock or its affiliates.
Other Transactions: The 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 Statement 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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | | | Sales | |
Preferred and Income Securities | | $ | 1,061,781,035 | | | | | $ | 1,100,718,461 | |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | | | In-kind Sales | |
Preferred and Income Securities | | $ | 640,989,686 | | | | | $ | 571,951,304 | |
The Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is the 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 Fund as of September 30, 2024, 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 Fund’s financial statements. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Fund’s NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Fund had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards of $2,365,117,422 available to offset future realized capital gains.
As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Preferred and Income Securities | | $ | 16,600,685,450 | | | $ | 193,317,328 | | | $ | (1,333,075,735 | ) | | $ | (1,139,758,407 | ) |
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In the normal course of business, the 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,
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Fund and its investments. The Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.
BFA uses an indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
The Fund 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.
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 Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
Counterparty Credit Risk: The Fund 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 Fund 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 Fund to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Fund.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 the Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the the Fund invest.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its 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 Fund may be exposed to financial instruments that recently transitioned from, or continue to be tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) to determine payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment value. The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has ceased publishing all LIBOR settings, but some USD LIBOR settings will continue to be published under a synthetic methodology until September 30, 2024 for certain legacy contracts. The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) has been used increasingly on a voluntary basis in new instruments and transactions. Under U.S. regulations that implement a statutory fallback mechanism to replace LIBOR, benchmark rates based on SOFR have replaced LIBOR in certain financial contracts. The ultimate effect of the LIBOR transition process on the Fund is uncertain.
9. | CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Capital shares are issued and redeemed by the 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 the Fund are not redeemable.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Preferred and Income Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 21,400,000 | | | $ | 689,941,160 | | | | 75,050,000 | | | $ | 2,326,504,374 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (19,450,000 | ) | | | (608,179,912 | ) | | | (29,600,000 | ) | | | (892,793,496 | ) |
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| | | 1,950,000 | | | $ | 81,761,248 | | | | 45,450,000 | | | $ | 1,433,710,878 | |
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The consideration of 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 shared sold in the table above.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Fund using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Fund, at its sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, the Fund’s custodian, and the Fund. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Fund may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund 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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Additional 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:
| • | | If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor. |
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares Preferred and Income Securities 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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CMT | | Constant Maturity Treasury |
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LIBOR | | London Interbank Offered Rate |
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LP | | Limited Partnership |
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NVS | | Non-Voting Shares |
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REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
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SOFR | | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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| | SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 |
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| | 2024 Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information (Unaudited) |
iShares Trust
· | | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | IJH | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | IJR | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | IUSG | NASDAQ |
· | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | IUSV | NASDAQ |
Table of Contents
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 1.3% | | | | | | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 2,851,587 | | | $ | 309,967,507 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 1,194,628 | | | | 392,662,277 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 2,549,889 | | | | 157,659,637 | |
Woodward, Inc.(a) | | | 1,860,893 | | | | 319,161,758 | |
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| | | | | 1,179,451,179 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.2% | | | | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,726,401 | | | | 194,033,700 | |
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Automobile Components — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Autoliv, Inc. | | | 2,280,558 | | | | 212,935,700 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 7,180,956 | | | | 213,202,584 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(a)(b) | | | 8,882,856 | | | | 78,613,276 | |
Lear Corp. | | | 1,754,774 | | | | 191,533,582 | |
Visteon Corp.(b) | | | 860,745 | | | | 81,977,354 | |
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| | | | | 778,262,496 | |
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Automobiles — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 3,694,989 | | | | 142,367,926 | |
Thor Industries, Inc. | | | 1,659,360 | | | | 182,347,071 | |
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| | | | | 324,714,997 | |
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Banks — 5.7% | | | | | | |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | | 4,631,815 | | | | 99,769,295 | |
Bank OZK | | | 3,291,442 | | | | 141,499,092 | |
Cadence Bank | | | 4,729,501 | | | | 150,634,607 | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 6,534,158 | | | | 170,606,865 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 3,659,311 | | | | 217,363,073 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | 1,996,946 | | | | 223,378,379 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,323,382 | | | | 357,716,627 | |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 4,010,238 | | | | 148,418,908 | |
First Horizon Corp. | | | 16,715,630 | | | | 259,593,734 | |
FNB Corp. | | | 11,215,778 | | | | 158,254,628 | |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,537,028 | | | | 161,642,180 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp. | | | 2,693,312 | | | | 137,816,775 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 5,792,504 | | | | 156,918,933 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | | | 1,668,312 | | | | 99,748,374 | |
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 9,296,543 | | | | 104,400,178 | |
Old National Bancorp | | | 9,949,351 | | | | 185,654,890 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 2,386,886 | | | | 233,843,221 | |
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,971,395 | | | | 214,148,438 | |
SouthState Corp. | | | 2,376,991 | | | | 230,995,985 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 4,490,793 | | | | 199,705,565 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,440,978 | | | | 102,972,288 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | | 1,383,642 | | | | 145,434,611 | |
United Bankshares, Inc. | | | 4,206,200 | | | | 156,050,020 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 13,342,318 | | | | 120,881,401 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | | 5,347,138 | | | | 249,230,102 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp | | | 3,402,628 | | | | 294,293,296 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 2,074,275 | | | | 225,121,066 | |
Zions Bancorp N.A. | | | 4,606,984 | | | | 217,541,784 | |
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| | | | | 5,163,634,315 | |
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Beverages — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A, NVS(b) | | | 274,870 | | | | 79,475,912 | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,870,824 | | | | 152,749,041 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.(a) | | | 183,861 | | | | 242,034,620 | |
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| | | | | 474,259,573 | |
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Biotechnology — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,874,963 | | | | 75,058,033 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,938,444 | | | | 417,413,229 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,670,068 | | | | 193,779,590 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(b) | | | 8,897,616 | | | | 230,893,135 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Biotechnology (continued) | | | | | | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,951,351 | | | $ | 226,175,331 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,149,656 | | | | 362,903,364 | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 13,609,679 | | | | 157,055,696 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,974,668 | | | | 371,506,287 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,387,774 | | | | 497,308,813 | |
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| | | | | 2,532,093,478 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 8,621,840 | | | | 135,276,669 | |
Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 3,008,379 | | | | 67,658,444 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,909,171 | | | | 185,571,421 | |
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| | | | | 388,506,534 | |
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Building Products — 3.7% | | | | | | |
AAON, Inc.(a) | | | 2,097,384 | | | | 226,181,891 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 2,200,473 | | | | 345,826,337 | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 1,438,484 | | | | 646,958,179 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.(a) | | | 3,871,195 | | | | 346,588,088 | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | | 1,000,347 | | | | 604,499,689 | |
Owens Corning | | | 2,712,093 | | | | 478,738,656 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 1,315,153 | | | | 251,549,314 | |
Trex Co., Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,390,800 | | | | 225,759,464 | |
UFP Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 1,900,192 | | | | 249,324,192 | |
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| | | | | 3,375,425,810 | |
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Capital Markets — 3.3% | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a) | | | 929,963 | | | | 165,347,421 | |
Carlyle Group, Inc. (The) | | | 6,558,497 | | | | 282,408,881 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 1,112,075 | | | | 281,733,080 | |
Federated Hermes, Inc., Class B | | | 2,454,731 | | | | 90,260,459 | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,264,307 | | | | 212,896,656 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., Class A | | | 1,656,928 | | | | 261,827,763 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,394,822 | | | | 473,102,394 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 3,974,223 | | | | 151,298,670 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 5,063,657 | | | | 311,668,088 | |
Morningstar, Inc. | | | 841,832 | | | | 268,645,428 | |
SEI Investments Co. | | | 3,079,239 | | | | 213,052,546 | |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | | 3,197,603 | | | | 300,254,922 | |
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| | | | | 3,012,496,308 | |
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Chemicals — 2.2% | | | | | | |
Arcadium Lithium PLC(a)(b) | | | 33,542,208 | | | | 95,595,293 | |
Ashland, Inc. | | | 1,523,171 | | | | 132,470,182 | |
Avient Corp. | | | 2,848,250 | | | | 143,323,940 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 6,840,584 | | | | 247,560,735 | |
Cabot Corp. | | | 1,710,081 | | | | 191,135,753 | |
Chemours Co. (The) | | | 4,656,042 | | | | 94,610,774 | |
NewMarket Corp. | | | 239,404 | | | | 132,124,674 | |
Olin Corp. | | | 3,665,079 | | | | 175,850,490 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 4,017,455 | | | | 486,112,055 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 1,329,281 | | | | 115,248,663 | |
Westlake Corp. | | | 1,042,829 | | | | 156,726,770 | |
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| | | | | 1,970,759,329 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.0% | |
Brink’s Co. (The) | | | 1,376,756 | | | | 159,208,064 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(b) | | | 1,582,518 | | | | 382,510,426 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 1,227,503 | | | | 217,685,382 | |
RB Global, Inc.(a) | | | 5,747,274 | | | | 462,598,084 | |
Stericycle, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,895,749 | | | | 176,640,689 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc.(a) | | | 8,343,425 | | | | 393,475,923 | |
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| | | | | 1,792,118,568 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.5% | |
Ciena Corp.(a)(b) | | | 4,482,468 | | | $ | 276,075,204 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,117,950 | | | | 134,235,671 | |
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| | | | | 410,310,875 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 2.6% | | | | | | |
AECOM | | | 4,181,831 | | | | 431,857,687 | |
Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc. | | | 1,109,316 | | | | 433,021,501 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 1,455,332 | | | | 626,564,086 | |
Fluor Corp.(b) | | | 5,342,835 | | | | 254,906,658 | |
MasTec, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,919,572 | | | | 236,299,313 | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | | 6,359,700 | | | | 174,319,377 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 629,025 | | | | 182,385,799 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc.(a) | | | 1,048,649 | | | | 301,643,885 | |
Knife River Corp.(b) | | | 1,765,874 | | | | 157,851,477 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 8,553,028 | | | | 304,402,266 | |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,214,446 | | | | 139,418,401 | |
SLM Corp. | | | 6,783,065 | | | | 155,128,697 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.2% | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,139,477 | | | | 341,424,063 | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.(a) | | | 1,157,574 | | | | 434,912,128 | |
Performance Food Group Co.(a)(b) | | | 4,860,818 | | | | 380,942,307 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,123,267 | | | | 344,839,909 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 7,628,278 | | | | 469,139,097 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 1.7% | | | | | | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 2,070,783 | | | | 331,718,729 | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | | | 3,574,612 | | | | 243,002,124 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,717,972 | | | | 356,479,155 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co.(a) | | | 9,361,194 | | | | 276,997,730 | |
Greif, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 806,493 | | | | 50,534,851 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,531,307 | | | | 132,893,618 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | | 3,064,875 | | | | 167,434,121 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 1.3% | |
Duolingo, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,167,739 | | | | 329,325,753 | |
Graham Holdings Co., Class B | | | 107,145 | | | | 88,043,189 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(b) | | | 906,068 | | | | 128,525,746 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 4,354,231 | | | | 276,711,380 | |
Service Corp. International(a) | | | 4,541,951 | | | | 358,496,192 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.5% | | | | | | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 6,826,303 | | | | 425,278,677 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.4% | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.(b) | | | 6,900,044 | | | | 245,158,563 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 3,692,611 | | | | 112,440,005 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.9% | | | | | | |
ALLETE, Inc. | | | 1,801,473 | | | | 115,636,552 | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 1,661,106 | | | | 171,243,418 | |
OGE Energy Corp. | | | 6,265,471 | | | | 257,009,620 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | | | 3,214,876 | | | | 153,992,560 | |
TXNM Energy, Inc. | | | 2,821,705 | | | | 123,506,028 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 959,627 | | | $ | 264,271,680 | |
EnerSys | | | 1,255,327 | | | | 128,106,120 | |
NEXTracker, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 4,474,163 | | | | 167,691,629 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 5,184,602 | | | | 364,270,136 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp.(a) | | | 2,075,554 | | | | 344,292,898 | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 4,708,696 | | | | 168,853,839 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 2.7% | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,651,440 | | | | 219,360,775 | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 2,748,398 | | | | 149,265,495 | |
Belden, Inc.(a) | | | 1,272,799 | | | | 149,082,947 | |
Cognex Corp.(a) | | | 5,349,476 | | | | 216,653,778 | |
Coherent Corp.(a)(b) | | | 4,781,754 | | | | 425,145,748 | |
Crane NXT Co.(a) | | | 1,531,916 | | | | 85,940,488 | |
Fabrinet(a)(b) | | | 1,127,443 | | | | 266,572,623 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 857,505 | | | | 63,729,772 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 773,185 | | | | 205,087,321 | |
Novanta, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,119,918 | | | | 200,375,729 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | | 2,372,451 | | | | 284,883,916 | |
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 3,547,844 | | | | 67,089,730 | |
Vontier Corp.(a) | | | 4,794,226 | | | | 161,757,185 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.8% | |
ChampionX Corp. | | | 5,942,103 | | | | 179,154,405 | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 12,280,558 | | | | 196,120,511 | |
Valaris Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 2,077,958 | | | | 115,846,159 | |
Weatherford International PLC | | | 2,281,951 | | | | 193,783,279 | |
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Entertainment — 0.4% | | | | | | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 2,072,369 | | | | 256,372,769 | |
Warner Music Group Corp., Class A | | | 4,416,925 | | | | 138,249,752 | |
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Financial Services — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,576,355 | | | | 318,434,201 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | | 3,314,136 | | | | 213,065,803 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,316,904 | | | | 130,676,384 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 8,086,057 | | | | 207,003,059 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 3,066,902 | | | | 242,959,976 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 9,480,549 | | | | 113,102,950 | |
WEX, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,281,498 | | | | 268,768,576 | |
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Food Products — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(b) | | | 4,960,296 | | | | 184,324,599 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 6,109,136 | | | | 140,937,768 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 2,029,396 | | | | 278,899,892 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 601,042 | | | | 106,125,986 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,260,654 | | | | 58,053,117 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,476,224 | | | | 170,872,928 | |
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Gas Utilities — 1.0% | | | | | | |
National Fuel Gas Co. | | | 2,849,622 | | | | 172,715,589 | |
New Jersey Resources Corp. | | | 3,093,260 | | | | 146,001,872 | |
ONE Gas, Inc. | | | 1,767,163 | | | | 131,512,270 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,877,823 | | | | 138,508,225 | |
Spire, Inc. | | | 1,801,286 | | | | 121,208,535 | |
UGI Corp. | | | 6,696,600 | | | | 167,548,932 | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.6% | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc. | | | 533,966 | | | | 46,770,082 | |
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Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,048,881 | | | $ | 272,387,130 | |
Landstar System, Inc.(a) | | | 1,105,855 | | | | 208,862,834 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | | | 1,350,086 | | | | 196,842,539 | |
Saia, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 829,394 | | | | 362,660,820 | |
XPO, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,630,540 | | | | 390,319,355 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.7% | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 6,323,083 | | | | 171,102,626 | |
Enovis Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,740,858 | | | | 74,943,937 | |
Envista Holdings Corp.(a)(b) | | | 5,363,332 | | | | 105,979,440 | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,523,995 | | | | 252,106,602 | |
Haemonetics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,596,354 | | | | 128,314,935 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,165,698 | | | | 237,685,355 | |
LivaNova PLC(b) | | | 1,693,276 | | | | 88,964,721 | |
Masimo Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,377,239 | | | | 183,627,276 | |
Neogen Corp.(a)(b) | | | 6,150,825 | | | | 103,395,368 | |
Penumbra, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,211,621 | | | | 235,430,077 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.3% | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,896,716 | | | | 183,680,762 | |
Amedisys, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,017,894 | | | | 98,236,950 | |
Chemed Corp.(a) | | | 469,440 | | | | 282,119,357 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | | 3,138,701 | | | | 303,324,065 | |
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,768,255 | | | | 254,310,434 | |
HealthEquity, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,714,058 | | | | 222,145,647 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,334,603 | | | | 166,973,074 | |
R1 RCM, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,866,585 | | | | 68,959,509 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(b) | | | 2,988,887 | | | | 496,753,019 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 11,323,675 | | | | 205,524,701 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 8,042,539 | | | | 327,331,338 | |
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | 7,307,187 | | | | 135,986,750 | |
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| | | | | 668,842,789 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,904,164 | | | | 170,104,425 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 6,516,518 | | | | 91,882,904 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.3% | |
Aramark | | | 8,217,526 | | | | 318,264,782 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp.(a) | | | 2,148,172 | | | | 138,879,320 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(a) | | | 706,840 | | | | 92,101,252 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc.(a) | | | 2,290,027 | | | | 309,634,551 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,993,140 | | | | 72,390,845 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A(a) | | | 1,401,431 | | | | 213,297,798 | |
Light & Wonder, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 2,767,492 | | | | 251,094,549 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 1,005,316 | | | | 73,870,620 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 2,638,194 | | | | 214,274,117 | |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 2,079,794 | | | | 367,291,620 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | | 2,176,029 | | | | 100,271,416 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 1,173,570 | | | | 204,541,515 | |
Wendy’s Co. (The) | | | 5,324,910 | | | | 93,292,423 | |
Wingstop, Inc.(a) | | | 914,050 | | | | 380,317,924 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 2,463,549 | | | | 192,501,719 | |
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Household Durables — 2.0% | |
KB Home | | | 2,248,325 | | | | 192,658,969 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A(b) | | | 3,251,524 | | | | 228,452,076 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(a) | | | 5,416,485 | | | | 295,740,081 | |
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Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 3,201,874 | | | $ | 494,657,514 | |
TopBuild Corp.(a)(b) | | | 935,170 | | | | 380,436,508 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 1,712,264 | | | | 183,212,248 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% | |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,678,229 | | | | 129,122,939 | |
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Industrial REITs — 1.2% | | | | | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 1,517,497 | | | | 283,498,790 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 4,127,991 | | | | 231,084,936 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 6,832,851 | | | | 343,760,734 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 5,680,401 | | | | 222,046,875 | |
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Insurance — 4.6% | | | | | | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,250,743 | | | | 302,950,008 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,894,372 | | | | 85,303,571 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3,299,034 | | | | 115,796,093 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 8,101,011 | | | | 502,748,743 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 3,209,295 | | | | 211,845,563 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,122,412 | | | | 166,240,441 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 1,889,041 | | | | 115,703,761 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.(a) | | | 690,027 | | | | 321,255,870 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 7,417,936 | | | | 262,743,293 | |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 1,055,165 | | | | 279,777,000 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 2,054,246 | | | | 447,558,576 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 1,626,859 | | | | 443,156,392 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 1,298,487 | | | | 201,239,515 | |
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,190,925 | | | | 211,845,511 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 1,897,510 | | | | 177,037,683 | |
Unum Group | | | 4,977,954 | | | | 295,889,586 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 8,998,059 | | | | 92,859,969 | |
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IT Services — 0.3% | | | | | | |
ASGN, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,397,408 | | | | 130,280,348 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,211,835 | | | | 165,727,968 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | 2,065,638 | | | | 173,141,777 | |
Mattel, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,602,198 | | | | 201,971,872 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | | 1,634,564 | | | | 136,061,107 | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,640,470 | | | | 108,338,484 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.5% | |
Avantor, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,205,644 | | | | 548,590,010 | |
Azenta, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,524,677 | | | | 73,855,354 | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 597,255 | | | | 199,829,578 | |
Bruker Corp.(a) | | | 3,447,278 | | | | 238,069,019 | |
Illumina, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,968,902 | | | | 647,994,510 | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 792,953 | | | | 264,687,711 | |
Repligen Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,624,663 | | | | 241,782,348 | |
Sotera Health Co.(a)(b) | | | 4,778,143 | | | | 79,794,988 | |
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Machinery — 4.6% | | | | | | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 1,932,439 | | | | 189,108,481 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,311,473 | | | | 162,806,258 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | | 27,375,530 | | | | 303,868,383 | |
Crane Co.(a) | | | 1,516,826 | | | | 240,083,219 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 3,755,691 | | | | 276,794,427 | |
Esab Corp. | | | 1,772,169 | | | | 188,399,286 | |
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Flowserve Corp. | | | 4,097,829 | | | $ | 211,816,781 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 5,269,310 | | | | 461,117,318 | |
ITT, Inc.(a) | | | 2,548,393 | | | | 381,010,237 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,767,818 | | | | 339,456,412 | |
Middleby Corp. (The)(a)(b) | | | 1,677,195 | | | | 233,348,140 | |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | 2,030,175 | | | | 203,443,837 | |
RBC Bearings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 906,318 | | | | 271,333,483 | |
Terex Corp. | | | 2,086,747 | | | | 110,409,784 | |
Timken Co. (The) | | | 1,990,768 | | | | 167,801,835 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 3,240,050 | | | | 281,009,537 | |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | | | 854,599 | | | | 177,064,367 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Kirby Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,806,025 | | | | 221,111,641 | |
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Media — 0.5% | | | | | | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 5,098,324 | | | | 283,823,697 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A | | | 945,819 | | | | 156,391,172 | |
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Metals & Mining — 1.9% | | | | | | |
Alcoa Corp. | | | 8,058,171 | | | | 310,884,237 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,599,157 | | | | 186,431,235 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | | 3,586,845 | | | | 197,133,001 | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 1,716,068 | | | | 496,304,026 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 2,050,598 | | | | 287,698,900 | |
United States Steel Corp.(a) | | | 6,978,612 | | | | 246,554,362 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 15,627,808 | | | | 313,650,106 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 9,903,123 | | | | 201,825,647 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Black Hills Corp. | | | 2,175,593 | | | | 132,972,244 | |
Northwestern Energy Group, Inc. | | | 1,912,071 | | | | 109,408,703 | |
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Office REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
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COPT Defense Properties | | | 3,506,648 | | | | 106,356,634 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 4,745,573 | | | | 139,899,492 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 3,295,339 | | | | 127,529,619 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 5,169,163 | | | | 203,665,022 | |
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| | | | | 577,450,767 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.2% | |
Antero Midstream Corp. | | | 10,508,085 | | | | 158,146,679 | |
Antero Resources Corp.(a)(b) | | | 9,118,904 | | | | 261,256,600 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp.(a) | | | 3,450,047 | | | | 283,766,366 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 1,930,167 | | | | 251,365,648 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc. | | | 2,822,329 | | | | 143,007,410 | |
CNX Resources Corp.(a)(b) | | | 4,717,095 | | | | 153,635,784 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 3,029,131 | | | | 238,271,444 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 5,059,185 | | | | 225,487,875 | |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 3,620,746 | | | | 178,937,267 | |
Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 4,424,101 | | | | 149,269,168 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 8,236,308 | | | | 315,532,959 | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 3,106,029 | | | | 96,131,598 | |
Permian Resources Corp., Class A | | | 19,794,442 | | | | 269,402,356 | |
Range Resources Corp.(a) | | | 7,551,272 | | | | 232,277,127 | |
Southwestern Energy Co.(a)(b) | | | 34,490,962 | | | | 245,230,740 | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp.(a) | | | 587,796 | | | | 520,046,633 | |
Viper Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 3,164,342 | | | | 142,743,468 | |
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| | | | | 3,864,509,122 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.2% | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 1,950,933 | | | $ | 209,647,260 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.3% | | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc.(b) | | | 20,483,991 | | | | 230,240,059 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.6% | | | | | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,031,330 | | | | 244,782,357 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 11,369,284 | | | | 106,757,577 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,758,858 | | | | 191,768,288 | |
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| | | | | 543,308,222 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)(b) | | | 1,926,238 | | | | 214,602,176 | |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | | 4,255,075 | | | | 111,610,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | 326,212,793 | |
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Professional Services — 2.7% | | | | | | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 695,680 | | | | 351,012,301 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 1,466,144 | | | | 75,139,880 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,034,558 | | | | 192,068,388 | |
Exponent, Inc.(a) | | | 1,582,405 | | | | 182,419,648 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,100,524 | | | | 250,435,241 | |
Genpact Ltd. | | | 5,113,127 | | | | 200,485,710 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 1,112,338 | | | | 97,885,744 | |
KBR, Inc.(a) | | | 4,150,109 | | | | 270,296,599 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 1,480,007 | | | | 108,810,115 | |
Maximus, Inc. | | | 1,877,045 | | | | 174,865,512 | |
Parsons Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,457,340 | | | | 151,097,011 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,351,933 | | | | 223,028,387 | |
Science Applications International Corp.(a) | | | 1,598,006 | | | | 222,554,296 | |
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| | | | | 2,500,098,832 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.4% | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,480,506 | | | | 399,455,324 | |
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Residential REITs — 1.0% | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 9,814,380 | | | | 376,774,048 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 5,817,888 | | | | 415,048,130 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 7,009,429 | | | | 143,693,295 | |
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| | | | | 935,515,473 | |
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Retail REITs — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 3,131,623 | | | | 235,905,161 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 9,399,588 | | | | 261,872,522 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | | | 6,851,476 | | | | 181,975,202 | |
NNN REIT, Inc. | | | 5,728,741 | | | | 277,786,651 | |
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| | | | | 957,539,536 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.4% | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,848,290 | | | | 112,965,157 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 3,535,280 | | | | 108,179,568 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,666,001 | | | | 206,933,984 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b) | | | 4,297,398 | | | | 228,062,912 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,801,435 | | | | 200,427,658 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc.(a) | | | 2,098,856 | | | | 228,166,636 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,540,394 | | | | 319,724,179 | |
Power Integrations, Inc.(a) | | | 1,772,620 | | | | 113,660,394 | |
Rambus, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,358,766 | | | | 141,807,101 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,007,157 | | | | 116,397,134 | |
Synaptics, Inc.(b) | | | 1,232,024 | | | | 95,580,422 | |
Universal Display Corp.(a) | | | 1,376,431 | | | | 288,912,867 | |
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| | | | | 2,160,818,012 | |
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Software — 2.7% | | | | | | |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,853,680 | | | | 177,044,977 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 717,673 | | | | 168,940,224 | |
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Software (continued) | | | | | | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 828,680 | | | $ | 197,905,358 | |
Blackbaud, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,245,029 | | | | 105,429,056 | |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(b) | | | 1,363,504 | | | | 209,775,090 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 1,861,455 | | | | 142,457,151 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 7,400,386 | | | | 188,191,816 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,292,284 | | | | 496,858,426 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,910,388 | | | | 537,544,975 | |
Qualys, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,148,209 | | | | 147,498,928 | |
Teradata Corp.(b) | | | 2,997,036 | | | | 90,930,072 | |
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| | | | | 2,462,576,073 | |
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Specialized REITs — 1.8% | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 7,024,438 | | | | 378,125,498 | |
EPR Properties | | | 2,361,899 | | | | 115,827,527 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 8,558,834 | | | | 440,352,009 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A(a) | | | 2,741,227 | | | | 366,227,927 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 2,179,436 | | | | 105,048,815 | |
PotlatchDeltic Corp. | | | 2,239,935 | | | | 100,909,072 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | | 4,182,298 | | | | 134,586,350 | |
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| | | | | 1,641,077,198 | |
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Specialty Retail — 4.2% | | | | | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,594,077 | | | | 223,011,372 | |
AutoNation, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 816,864 | | | | 146,153,307 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,968,935 | | | | 518,774,994 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 1,806,649 | | | | 377,047,646 | |
Five Below, Inc.(b) | | | 1,717,783 | | | | 151,766,128 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,342,635 | | | | 415,054,988 | |
GameStop Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 12,098,120 | | | | 277,409,892 | |
Gap, Inc. (The) | | | 6,908,487 | | | | 152,332,138 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 834,082 | | | | 264,937,806 | |
Murphy U.S.A., Inc.(a) | | | 581,663 | | | | 286,684,243 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 583,130 | | | | 94,711,975 | |
RH(a)(b) | | | 466,025 | | | | 155,852,741 | |
Valvoline, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,019,607 | | | | 168,220,553 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 4,011,801 | | | | 621,508,211 | |
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| | | | | 3,853,465,994 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.5% | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 9,637,498 | | | | 484,187,900 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.2% | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(b) | | | 3,674,090 | | | | 155,928,380 | |
Carter’s, Inc. | | | 1,126,235 | | | | 73,182,750 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods (continued) | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 1,022,367 | | | $ | 85,050,711 | |
Crocs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,852,339 | | | | 268,237,210 | |
PVH Corp.(a) | | | 1,742,333 | | | | 175,679,436 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 4,134,301 | | | | 276,667,423 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 5,897,548 | | | | 52,547,153 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 4,036,035 | | | | 33,741,253 | |
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| | |
| | | | | 1,121,034,316 | |
|
Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.7% | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,196,499 | | | | 266,974,822 | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 6,017,550 | | | | 267,179,220 | |
GATX Corp.(a) | | | 1,110,439 | | | | 147,077,645 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | | | 1,400,476 | | | | 120,524,965 | |
Watsco, Inc.(a) | | | 1,085,141 | | | | 533,759,155 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | | | 1,395,372 | | | | 234,394,589 | |
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| | | | | 1,569,910,396 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 7,853,553 | | | | 302,911,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6% (Cost: $70,740,019,338) | | | | 90,632,749,544 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds — 4.2% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 3,570,534,319 | | | | 3,573,390,746 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 312,111,565 | | | | 312,111,565 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 4.2% (Cost: $3,882,035,626) | | | | 3,885,502,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 103.8% (Cost: $74,622,054,964) | | | | 94,518,251,855 | |
| |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.8)% | | | | (3,499,716,839 | ) |
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| | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 91,018,535,016 | |
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(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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Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 3,953,977,091 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (381,559,303 | )(a) | | $ | (108,992 | ) | | $ | 1,081,950 | | | $ | 3,573,390,746 | | | | 3,570,534,319 | | | $ | 5,024,295 | (b) | | $ | — | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 620,525,039 | | | | — | | | | (308,413,474 | )(a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 312,111,565 | | | | 312,111,565 | | | | 10,807,662 | | | | — | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (108,992 | ) | | $ | 1,081,950 | | | $ | 3,885,502,311 | | | | | | | $ | 15,831,957 | | | $ | — | | | |
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| (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
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| |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P Mid 400 E-Mini Index | | | 614 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 193,324 | | | $ | 7,383,677 | |
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OTC Total Return Swaps
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| |
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/Short | | Monthly | | Goldman Sachs Bank USA(b) | | | 08/18/26–08/19/26 | | | $ | 11,796,486 | | | $ | 93,651 | (c) | | $ | 11,845,527 | | | | 0.0 | % (d) |
| | Monthly | | HSBC Bank PLC(e) | | | 02/09/28 | | | | 80,048,843 | | | | 3,042,875 | (f) | | | 83,262,851 | | | | 0.1 | |
| | Monthly | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA(g) | | | 02/10/25 | | | | 66,333,273 | | | | 3,021,619 | (h) | | | 69,502,822 | | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,158,145 | | | $ | 164,611,200 | | | | | |
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| (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 $44,610 of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. | |
| (d) | Rounds to less than 0.1%. | |
| (f) | Amount includes $(171,133) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. | |
| (h) | Amount includes $(147,930) 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:
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| | (b) | | (e) | | (g) |
Range: | | 40 basis points | | 40 basis points | | 40 basis points |
Benchmarks: | | USD - 1D Overnight Fed Funds Effective Rate | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate |
| | (FEDL01) | | (OBFR01) | | (OBFR01) |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with Goldman Sachs Bank USA as of period end, termination date August 18, 2026 to August 19, 2026.
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
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Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Banks | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cadence Bank | | | 8,844,096 | | | $ | 8,802,639 | | | | | | 74.3 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,952,390 | | | | 3,042,888 | | | | | | 25.7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | | | | $ 11,845,527 | | | | | | |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with HSBC Bank PLC as of period end, termination date February 09, 2028.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | | |
Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Banks | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cadence Bank | | | 8,460,810 | | | $ | 8,772,031 | | | | | | 10.5 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 71,588,033 | | | | 74,490,820 | | | | | | 89.5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net Value of Reference Entity — HSBC Bank PLC | | | | | $ 83,262,851 | | | | | | |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as of period end, termination date February 10, 2025.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
| |
| | | | |
Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Banks | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cadence Bank | | | 12,501,135 | | | $ | 12,960,975 | | | | | | 18.6 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 21,948,486 | | | | 23,079,682 | | | | | | 33.2 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 12,765,489 | | | | 12,544,669 | | | | | | 18.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 35,624,351 | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 44,646 | | | | 47,042 | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Unum Group | | | 19,073,516 | | | | 20,870,454 | | | | | | 30.0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,917,496 | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Net Value of Reference Entity — JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | | | $ 69,502,822 | | | | | | |
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Balances Reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
Description | | Swap Premiums Paid | | | Swap Premiums Received | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
| |
OTC Swaps | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,158,145 | | | $ | — | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,383,677 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,383,677 | |
Swaps — OTC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; Swap premiums paid | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,158,145 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,158,145 | |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,541,822 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,541,822 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,473,874 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,473,874 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,950,406 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,950,406 | |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 57,424,280 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 57,424,280 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,730,187 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,730,187 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | (32,687,405 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (32,687,405 | ) |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (30,957,218 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (30,957,218) | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 256,547,325 | |
Total return swaps | | | | |
Average notional amount | | $ | 234,926,366 | |
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:
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| | Assets | | | Liabilities | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | 148,800 | | | $ | — | |
Swaps — OTC(a) | | | 6,158,145 | | | | — | |
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Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | $ | 6,306,945 | | | $ | — | |
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Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”) | | | (148,800 | ) | | | — | |
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Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA | | $ | 6,158,145 | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/(received) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. | |
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The following table presents 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:
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Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to an MNA by Counterparty | | | Derivatives Available for Offset(a) | | | Non- Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets(c) | |
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | $ | 93,651 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 93,651 | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 3,042,875 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,940,000) | | | | 102,875 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | | | 3,021,619 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,021,619) | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 6,158,145 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,961,619) | | | $ | 196,526 | |
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| (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/pledged, if any, 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. | |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 90,632,749,544 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 90,632,749,544 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 3,885,502,311 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,885,502,311 | |
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| | $ | 94,518,251,855 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 94,518,251,855 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 7,383,677 | | | $ | 6,158,145 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,541,822 | |
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(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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Aerospace & Defense — 1.2% | | | | | | |
AAR Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,243,808 | | | $ | 146,655,291 | |
AeroVironment, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,778,758 | | | | 356,640,979 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,207,343 | | | | 118,671,691 | |
Moog, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,826,361 | | | | 368,961,449 | |
National Presto Industries, Inc. | | | 326,990 | | | | 24,570,029 | |
Triumph Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,076,599 | | | | 52,547,361 | |
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| | | | | 1,068,046,800 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Forward Air Corp.(c) | | | 1,222,612 | | | | 43,280,465 | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,924,713 | | | | 178,378,206 | |
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| | | | | 221,658,671 | |
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Automobile Components — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Adient PLC(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,555,672 | | | | 125,391,517 | |
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,469,222 | | | | 46,159,792 | |
Dana, Inc.(a) | | | 8,196,480 | | | | 86,554,829 | |
Dorman Products, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,733,588 | | | | 196,103,475 | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,647,740 | | | | 109,881,210 | |
Gentherm, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,996,788 | | | | 92,950,481 | |
LCI Industries(a) | | | 1,622,294 | | | | 195,551,319 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 1,427,313 | | | | 203,206,552 | |
Phinia, Inc.(a) | | | 2,784,032 | | | | 128,148,993 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc.(a) | | | 1,319,472 | | | | 43,806,470 | |
XPEL, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,439,790 | | | | 62,443,692 | |
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| | | | | 1,290,198,330 | |
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Automobiles — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 1,839,278 | | | | 106,880,445 | |
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Banks — 9.2% | | | | | | |
Ameris Bancorp(a) | | | 4,096,477 | | | | 255,579,200 | |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.(a) | | | 5,686,323 | | | | 214,203,787 | |
Axos Financial, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,424,405 | | | | 215,326,586 | |
Banc of California, Inc.(a) | | | 8,775,814 | | | | 129,267,740 | |
BancFirst Corp. | | | 1,262,502 | | | | 132,878,335 | |
Bancorp, Inc. (The)(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,100,773 | | | | 165,891,355 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp.(a) | | | 2,516,263 | | | | 157,945,829 | |
BankUnited, Inc.(a) | | | 4,734,476 | | | | 172,524,305 | |
Banner Corp.(a) | | | 2,182,239 | | | | 129,974,155 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 2,672,635 | | | | 71,974,061 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 5,631,159 | | | | 56,818,394 | |
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 7,754,593 | | | | 45,286,823 | |
Cathay General Bancorp(a) | | | 4,500,492 | | | | 193,296,131 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp.(a) | | | 1,597,517 | | | | 47,142,727 | |
City Holding Co.(a) | | | 931,138 | | | | 109,306,290 | |
Comerica, Inc.(a) | | | 8,402,532 | | | | 503,395,692 | |
Community Financial System, Inc.(a) | | | 3,327,826 | | | | 193,246,856 | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,878,592 | | | | 87,260,598 | |
CVB Financial Corp.(a) | | | 8,329,487 | | | | 148,431,458 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 2,268,920 | | | | 65,344,896 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 1,911,232 | | | | 43,155,619 | |
FB Financial Corp. | | | 2,229,290 | | | | 104,620,580 | |
First BanCorp/Puerto Rico(a) | | | 10,313,004 | | | | 218,326,295 | |
First Bancorp/Southern Pines NC(a) | | | 2,614,367 | | | | 108,731,524 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp.(a) | | | 6,492,153 | | | | 111,340,424 | |
First Financial Bancorp(a) | | | 6,047,264 | | | | 152,572,471 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc.(a) | | | 8,121,302 | | | | 188,008,141 | |
Fulton Financial Corp.(a) | | | 11,520,785 | | | | 208,871,832 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp.(a) | | | 1,920,266 | | | | 35,716,948 | |
Heritage Financial Corp.(a) | | | 2,202,763 | | | | 47,954,151 | |
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,944,850 | | | | 94,706,376 | |
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Hope Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 7,665,921 | | | $ | 96,283,968 | |
Independent Bank Corp.(a) | | | 2,690,622 | | | | 159,096,479 | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc.(a) | | | 2,297,414 | | | | 132,468,891 | |
Lakeland Financial Corp.(a) | | | 1,615,462 | | | | 105,198,885 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A(a) | | | 2,412,338 | | | | 101,559,430 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 2,987,532 | | | | 132,138,540 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 8,066,925 | | | | 107,935,457 | |
OFG Bancorp(a) | | | 2,948,961 | | | | 132,467,328 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 6,106,988 | | | | 153,651,818 | |
Park National Corp.(a) | | | 923,225 | | | | 155,083,336 | |
Pathward Financial, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,581,895 | | | | 104,420,889 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 590,912 | | | | 47,420,688 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc.(a) | | | 6,854,136 | | | | 127,212,764 | |
Renasant Corp.(a) | | | 4,025,324 | | | | 130,823,030 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 2,422,908 | | | | 101,689,449 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida(a) | | | 5,354,009 | | | | 142,684,340 | |
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 3,185,547 | | | | 256,277,256 | |
Simmons First National Corp., Class A(a) | | | 7,951,657 | | | | 171,278,692 | |
Southside Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 1,807,328 | | | | 60,418,975 | |
Stellar Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 3,039,689 | | | | 78,697,548 | |
Tompkins Financial Corp.(a) | | | 801,161 | | | | 46,299,094 | |
Triumph Financial, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,396,592 | | | | 111,084,928 | |
TrustCo Bank Corp.(a) | | | 1,213,895 | | | | 40,143,508 | |
Trustmark Corp.(a) | | | 3,876,489 | | | | 123,349,880 | |
United Community Banks, Inc.(a) | | | 7,549,612 | | | | 219,542,717 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,460,030 | | | | 91,067,990 | |
WaFd, Inc.(a) | | | 4,467,887 | | | | 155,705,862 | |
Westamerica BanCorp(a) | | | 1,704,051 | | | | 84,214,200 | |
WSFS Financial Corp.(a) | | | 3,753,747 | | | | 191,403,560 | |
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| | | | | 7,968,719,081 | |
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Beverages — 0.2% | | | | | | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc.(c) | | | 893,943 | | | | 74,420,755 | |
National Beverage Corp. | | | 1,486,155 | | | | 69,760,116 | |
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| | | | | | | 144,180,871 | |
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Biotechnology — 2.3% | | | | | | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 14,799,870 | | | | 295,849,401 | |
Alkermes PLC(a)(b)(c) | | | 10,455,752 | | | | 292,656,498 | |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 3,426,600 | | | | 52,392,714 | |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,109,061 | | | | 141,328,133 | |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,741,702 | | | | 86,242,560 | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 8,992,022 | | | | 37,047,131 | |
Krystal Biotech, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,605,317 | | | | 292,215,854 | |
Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,786,842 | | | | 158,501,602 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,753,220 | | | | 168,894,900 | |
REGENXBIO, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,908,581 | | | | 30,511,015 | |
TG Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 8,499,967 | | | | 198,814,228 | |
Vericel Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,114,076 | | | | 131,569,711 | |
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 5,856,206 | | | | 43,862,983 | |
Xencor, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,927,929 | | | | 78,990,652 | |
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| | | | | 2,008,877,382 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Etsy, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,285,732 | | | | 404,576,698 | |
Kohl’s Corp.(a) | | | 7,085,731 | | | | 149,508,924 | |
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| | | | | 554,085,622 | |
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Building Products — 2.7% | | | | | | |
American Woodmark Corp.(a)(b) | | | 990,146 | | | | 92,529,144 | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.(a) | | | 1,393,254 | | | | 97,548,679 | |
Armstrong World Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 2,774,635 | | | | 364,670,278 | |
AZZ, Inc.(a) | | | 1,899,795 | | | | 156,942,065 | |
CSW Industrials, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,055,927 | | | | 386,881,094 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,935,833 | | | | 135,372,802 | |
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Griffon Corp.(a)(c) | | | 2,596,626 | | | $ | 181,763,820 | |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 9,047,093 | | | | 138,782,407 | |
Insteel Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 1,243,852 | | | | 38,671,359 | |
Masterbrand, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,096,571 | | | | 150,110,426 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp.(a) | | | 3,001,604 | | | | 83,294,511 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,297,859 | | | | 187,258,880 | |
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.(a)(c) | | | 9,116,460 | | | | 327,645,572 | |
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| | | | | 2,341,471,037 | |
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Capital Markets — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 4,468,255 | | | | 193,564,807 | |
BGC Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 21,227,840 | | | | 194,871,571 | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | | | 1,778,322 | | | | 45,169,379 | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | | | 1,701,506 | | | | 163,259,501 | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,696,674 | | | | 111,692,049 | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 3,252,111 | | | | 222,802,125 | |
Piper Sandler Cos.(a)(c) | | | 1,005,318 | | | | 285,319,302 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A(a)(c) | | | 1,510,983 | | | | 201,474,473 | |
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,979,414 | | | | 226,150,098 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,802,832 | | | | 147,615,884 | |
Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 5,222,416 | | | | 159,074,791 | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.(a) | | | 422,878 | | | | 88,571,797 | |
WisdomTree, Inc.(a) | | | 7,614,054 | | | | 76,064,399 | |
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| | | | | 2,115,630,176 | |
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Chemicals — 2.1% | | | | | | |
AdvanSix, Inc.(a) | | | 1,699,867 | | | | 51,641,959 | |
Balchem Corp.(a) | | | 2,059,945 | | | | 362,550,320 | |
Hawkins, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,208,113 | | | | 153,998,164 | |
HB Fuller Co.(a) | | | 3,461,941 | | | | 274,808,877 | |
Ingevity Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,308,745 | | | | 90,041,055 | |
Innospec, Inc.(a) | | | 1,583,865 | | | | 179,119,293 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,312,553 | | | | 47,947,561 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,451,086 | | | | 58,633,951 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 2,049,719 | | | | 158,299,798 | |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | | | 879,017 | | | | 148,105,574 | |
Sensient Technologies Corp.(a) | | | 2,712,473 | | | | 217,594,584 | |
Stepan Co.(a) | | | 1,347,441 | | | | 104,089,817 | |
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ABM Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 3,998,887 | | | | 210,981,278 | |
Brady Corp., Class A, NVS(a) | | | 2,790,404 | | | | 213,828,659 | |
CoreCivic, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,004,822 | | | | 88,610,998 | |
Deluxe Corp.(a) | | | 2,808,427 | | | | 54,736,242 | |
Enviri Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,089,018 | | | | 52,620,446 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 8,654,870 | | | | 111,215,079 | |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,661,585 | | | | 52,069,904 | |
HNI Corp.(a) | | | 3,003,565 | | | | 161,711,940 | |
Interface, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,703,714 | | | | 70,259,455 | |
Liquidity Services, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,425,757 | | | | 32,507,260 | |
Matthews International Corp., Class A(a) | | | 1,957,294 | | | | 45,409,221 | |
MillerKnoll, Inc.(a) | | | 4,435,806 | | | | 109,830,557 | |
OPENLANE, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,899,344 | | | | 116,460,927 | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 7,894,604 | | | | 56,288,527 | |
UniFirst Corp.(a)(c) | | | 954,018 | | | | 189,515,676 | |
Vestis Corp.(a)(c) | | | 7,266,163 | | | | 108,265,829 | |
Viad Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,353,820 | | | | \48,507,371 | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.8% | | | | |
Calix, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,731,594 | | | | 144,748,531 | |
Digi International, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,313,246 | | | | 63,683,662 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 5,798,272 | | | | 87,148,028 | |
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Harmonic, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,412,856 | | | $ | 108,005,312 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,530,426 | | | | 98,536,765 | |
Viasat, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 5,357,239 | | | | 63,965,434 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 14,095,047 | | | | 127,137,324 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Arcosa, Inc.(a) | | | 3,097,578 | | | | 293,526,491 | |
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,847,202 | | | | 364,083,514 | |
Granite Construction, Inc.(a) | | | 2,774,152 | | | | 219,934,771 | |
MYR Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,051,949 | | | | 107,540,746 | |
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| | | | | 985,085,522 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,781,705 | | | | 84,773,524 | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,510,139 | | | | 71,384,271 | |
Enova International, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,676,492 | | | | 140,473,265 | |
EZCORP, Inc., Class A, NVS(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,311,624 | | | | 37,123,305 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 2,961,912 | | | | 34,683,990 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 5,004,115 | | | | 78,014,153 | |
PRA Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,506,953 | | | | 56,055,469 | |
PROG Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,697,610 | | | | 130,807,109 | |
World Acceptance Corp.(b)(c) | | | 210,585 | | | | 24,844,818 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.7% | |
Andersons, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 2,047,463 | | | | 102,659,795 | |
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,201,000 | | | | 92,464,010 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,244,214 | | | | 109,585,956 | |
PriceSmart, Inc.(a) | | | 1,597,032 | | | | 146,575,597 | |
SpartanNash Co.(a) | | | 2,158,587 | | | | 48,373,935 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,784,205 | | | | 63,650,328 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Myers Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 2,381,013 | | | | 32,905,600 | |
O-I Glass, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 9,890,593 | | | | 129,764,580 | |
Sealed Air Corp.(a) | | | 7,796,625 | | | | 283,017,488 | |
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| | | | | 445,687,668 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 1.1% | | | | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,401,443 | | | | 181,260,918 | |
Frontdoor, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,859,288 | | | | 233,197,231 | |
Mister Car Wash, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 5,970,149 | | | | 38,865,670 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp.(a) | | | 3,919,253 | | | | 87,164,187 | |
Strategic Education, Inc.(a) | | | 1,548,276 | | | | 143,292,944 | |
Stride, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,701,747 | | | | 230,486,037 | |
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| | | | | 914,266,987 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.(a) | | | 4,613,183 | | | | 88,573,114 | |
American Assets Trust, Inc. | | | 3,017,570 | | | | 80,629,470 | |
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 4,341,724 | | | | 47,020,871 | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 11,104,364 | | | | 379,214,031 | |
Global Net Lease, Inc. | | | 8,880,109 | | | | 74,770,518 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.6% | |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,686,666 | | | | 203,971,683 | |
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 4,850,375 | | | | 22,505,740 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 47,061,267 | | | | 334,134,996 | |
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| | | | | 560,612,419 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.5% | | | | | | |
MGE Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 2,316,889 | | | | 211,879,499 | |
Otter Tail Corp.(a) | | | 2,665,015 | | | | 208,297,572 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.5% | |
Powell Industries, Inc.(c) | | | 595,802 | | | $ | 132,262,086 | |
Sunrun, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 14,194,249 | | | | 256,348,137 | |
Vicor Corp.(b)(c) | | | 1,461,021 | | | | 61,508,984 | |
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| | | | | 450,119,207 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.3% | |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 2,392,173 | | | | 251,752,287 | |
Arlo Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,392,713 | | | | 77,415,754 | |
Badger Meter, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,867,406 | | | | 407,860,144 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc.(a) | | | 2,300,897 | | | | 101,975,755 | |
CTS Corp.(a) | | | 1,928,919 | | | | 93,321,101 | |
ePlus, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,693,719 | | | | 166,560,326 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,779,292 | | | | 383,241,704 | |
Itron, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,854,932 | | | | 304,935,287 | |
Knowles Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,617,238 | | | | 101,278,801 | |
OSI Systems, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,006,986 | | | | 152,890,684 | |
PC Connection, Inc.(c) | | | 784,976 | | | | 59,210,740 | |
Plexus Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,728,822 | | | | 236,347,256 | |
Rogers Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,075,029 | | | | 121,489,027 | |
Sanmina Corp.(a)(b) | | | 3,470,027 | | | | 237,523,348 | |
ScanSource, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,444,046 | | | | 69,357,529 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,475,672 | | | | 118,181,014 | |
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| | | | | 2,883,340,757 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 2.0% | |
Archrock, Inc.(a) | | | 10,727,782 | | | | 217,130,308 | |
Bristow Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,563,403 | | | | 54,234,450 | |
Cactus, Inc., Class A(a)(c) | | | 4,221,397 | | | | 251,890,759 | |
Core Laboratories, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 2,980,100 | | | | 55,221,253 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 9,108,391 | | | | 101,103,140 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc.(a) | | | 6,271,387 | | | | 190,775,593 | |
Innovex International, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 2,292,533 | | | | 33,654,384 | |
Liberty Energy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 10,534,190 | | | | 201,097,687 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd.(a)(b)(c) | | | 574,172 | | | | 37,016,869 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,454,904 | | | | 160,533,462 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 22,790,070 | | | | 174,344,036 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.(b)(c) | | | 5,130,542 | | | | 39,299,952 | |
RPC, Inc. | | | 5,284,772 | | | | 33,611,150 | |
Tidewater, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 2,491,367 | | | | 178,855,237 | |
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| | | | | 1,728,768,280 | |
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Entertainment — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,781,367 | | | | 188,793,257 | |
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., | | | | | | | | |
Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,060,672 | | | | 220,895,551 | |
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| | | | | 409,688,808 | |
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Financial Services — 2.0% | | | | | | |
EVERTEC, Inc.(a) | | | 4,063,509 | | | | 137,712,320 | |
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.(a) | | | 7,375,507 | | | | 254,233,726 | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 1,652,947 | | | | 150,798,355 | |
Mr. Cooper Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,105,669 | | | | 378,460,568 | |
NCR Atleos Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,608,364 | | | | 131,476,625 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 5,076,228 | | | | 209,089,831 | |
Payoneer Global, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 16,028,953 | | | | 120,698,016 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 3,283,945 | | | | 113,920,052 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.(a) | | | 2,035,893 | | | | 231,257,086 | |
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Food Products — 1.2% | | | | | | |
B&G Foods, Inc.(a) | | | 5,063,965 | | | | 44,968,009 | |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 2,584,591 | | | | 193,430,790 | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 2,131,590 | | | | 62,967,169 | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,707,187 | | | | 49,253,024 | |
J & J Snack Foods Corp.(a)(c) | | | 990,101 | | | | 170,416,184 | |
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John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.(a) | | | 572,087 | | | $ | 53,953,525 | |
Simply Good Foods Co. (The)(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,805,839 | | | | 201,869,022 | |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | 1,054,512 | | | | 32,658,237 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,976,362 | | | | 124,947,677 | |
WK Kellogg Co. | | | 4,215,061 | | | | 72,119,694 | |
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| | | | | 1,006,583,331 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp.(a) | | | 1,430,398 | | | | 177,612,520 | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co.(a) | | | 2,456,375 | | | | 100,269,228 | |
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| | | | | 277,881,748 | |
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Ground Transportation — 0.9% | | | | | | |
ArcBest Corp.(a)(c) | | | 1,506,654 | | | | 163,396,626 | |
Heartland Express, Inc. | | | 2,761,650 | | | | 33,913,062 | |
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 7,840,939 | | | | 25,875,099 | |
Marten Transport Ltd. | | | 3,671,986 | | | | 64,994,152 | |
RXO, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 8,718,221 | | | | 244,110,188 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B(c) | | | 2,986,551 | | | | 85,236,166 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc.(a) | | | 3,925,433 | | | | 151,482,459 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 4.1% | |
Artivion, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,395,069 | | | | 63,756,737 | |
Avanos Medical, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,918,875 | | | | 70,140,566 | |
CONMED Corp.(a)(c) | | | 1,962,609 | | | | 141,150,839 | |
Embecta Corp.(a) | | | 3,663,804 | | | | 51,659,636 | |
Glaukos Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,488,775 | | | | 454,517,607 | |
ICU Medical, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,550,913 | | | | 282,607,367 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,193,929 | | | | 131,717,632 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,893,441 | | | | 399,610,723 | |
Integer Holdings Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,129,095 | | | | 276,782,350 | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,251,855 | | | | 77,256,205 | |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.(a) | | | 1,298,719 | | | | 120,638,008 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,695,827 | | | | 365,258,582 | |
Omnicell, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,930,765 | | | | 127,781,354 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,672,139 | | | | 167,449,538 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,134,482 | | | | 116,446,006 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,171,198 | | | | 176,900,507 | |
TransMedics Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,118,065 | | | | 332,536,205 | |
UFP Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 462,982 | | | | 146,626,399 | |
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| | | | | 3,502,836,261 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.4% | |
AdaptHealth Corp.(b)(c) | | | 6,712,942 | | | | 75,386,339 | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,140,499 | | | | 151,720,582 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,422,656 | | | | 102,696,388 | |
Astrana Health, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,646,445 | | | | 153,335,023 | |
CorVel Corp.(b)(c) | | | 576,567 | | | | 188,473,987 | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,032,940 | | | | 27,322,714 | |
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,279,118 | | | | 27,795,234 | |
National HealthCare Corp.(a) | | | 783,804 | | | | 98,579,029 | |
NeoGenomics, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 8,166,769 | | | | 120,459,843 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,710,854 | | | | 73,913,299 | |
Patterson Cos., Inc.(a) | | | 4,983,062 | | | | 108,830,074 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,368,313 | | | | 62,218,748 | |
Premier, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 6,679,094 | | | | 133,581,880 | |
Privia Health Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,517,800 | | | | 118,689,138 | |
Progyny, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,989,192 | | | | 83,618,858 | |
RadNet, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 3,513,849 | | | | 243,825,982 | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 6,687,598 | | | | 233,196,542 | |
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc.(a) | | | 964,431 | | | | 81,619,796 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.8% | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc.(a) | | | 9,791,539 | | | $ | 302,166,894 | |
LTC Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 2,771,528 | | | | 101,687,362 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 38,103,778 | | | | 222,907,101 | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust(a) | | | 815,009 | | | | 37,286,662 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Certara, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 6,949,498 | | | | 81,378,622 | |
HealthStream, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,536,660 | | | | 44,317,274 | |
Schrodinger, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,516,670 | | | | 65,234,229 | |
Simulations Plus, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,036,695 | | | | 33,194,974 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.(a) | | | 14,217,431 | | | | 211,128,850 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co.(a) | | | 13,164,744 | | | | 114,928,215 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust(a)(c) | | | 7,682,076 | | | | 101,633,865 | |
Service Properties Trust(a) | | | 10,537,979 | | | | 48,053,184 | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 6,933,085 | | | | 47,560,963 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.(a) | | | 12,915,091 | | | | 133,283,739 | |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(a) | | | 6,497,800 | | | | 95,972,506 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.9% | | | | | | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,481,176 | | | | 48,227,091 | |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 4,803,846 | | | | 79,407,574 | |
Brinker International, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,825,242 | | | | 216,215,770 | |
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 2,972,779 | | | | 120,546,188 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,102,172 | | | | 41,221,233 | |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.(a) | | | 1,410,325 | | | | 63,958,239 | |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,010,381 | | | | 68,453,473 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc. | | | 1,358,433 | | | | 43,184,585 | |
Jack in the Box, Inc.(a) | | | 1,214,932 | | | | 56,542,935 | |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | | | 808,776 | | | | 64,111,674 | |
Papa John’s International, Inc.(a) | | | 2,079,031 | | | | 111,997,400 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 9,499,678 | | | | 179,163,927 | |
Sabre Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 24,501,004 | | | | 89,918,685 | |
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,538,814 | | | | 262,030,993 | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.(a)(c) | | | 5,913,001 | | | | 238,353,070 | |
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Household Durables — 3.3% | | | | | | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 524,056 | | | | 224,421,741 | |
Century Communities, Inc.(a) | | | 1,751,206 | | | | 180,339,194 | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.(a) | | | 1,446,742 | | | | 46,136,602 | |
Green Brick Partners, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,956,263 | | | | 163,387,086 | |
Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,449,158 | | | | 89,630,422 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,479,288 | | | | 364,304,256 | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc.(a) | | | 2,671,427 | | | | 114,684,361 | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc.(a) | | | 8,521,930 | | | | 116,068,687 | |
LGI Homes, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,317,686 | | | | 156,172,145 | |
M/I Homes, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,740,534 | | | | 298,257,906 | |
Meritage Homes Corp.(a) | | | 2,306,381 | | | | 472,969,552 | |
Newell Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 26,504,587 | | | | 203,555,228 | |
Sonos, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,687,041 | | | | 94,473,734 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,942,639 | | | | 269,260,973 | |
Worthington Enterprises, Inc. | | | 1,988,091 | | | | 82,406,372 | |
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Household Products — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Central Garden & Pet Co.(a)(b)(c) | | | 609,417 | | | | 22,225,438 | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A, NVS(b)(c) | | | 3,303,663 | | | | 103,735,018 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 4,149,689 | | | | 131,794,123 | |
WD-40 Co.(a)(c) | | | 860,294 | | | | 221,852,617 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.3% | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,232,566 | | | $ | 63,561,154 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C(a) | | | 5,277,583 | | | | 161,916,246 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 1,799,039 | | | | 242,150,649 | |
LXP Industrial Trust(a) | | | 18,691,936 | | | | 187,853,957 | |
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Insurance — 2.2% | | | | | | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(b) | | | 2,217,455 | | | | 24,857,671 | |
AMERISAFE, Inc.(a) | | | 1,210,625 | | | | 58,509,506 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd.(a) | | | 3,140,450 | | | | 249,728,584 | |
Employers Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,575,427 | | | | 75,573,233 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 27,362,221 | | | | 187,431,214 | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,537,509 | | | | 137,299,554 | |
HCI Group, Inc.(a) | | | 536,230 | | | | 57,408,784 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp.(a) | | | 2,582,067 | | | | 90,243,242 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 8,415,055 | | | | 265,158,383 | |
Mercury General Corp. | | | 1,693,698 | | | | 106,669,100 | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,668,451 | | | | 157,952,256 | |
ProAssurance Corp.(a)(b) | | | 3,329,028 | | | | 50,068,581 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc.(a) | | | 949,086 | | | | 77,616,253 | |
SiriusPoint Ltd.(b)(c) | | | 6,231,289 | | | | 89,356,684 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp.(a) | | | 1,760,934 | | | | 131,612,207 | |
Trupanion, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,115,920 | | | | 88,826,322 | |
United Fire Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,388,898 | | | | 29,069,635 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Cargurus, Inc., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,566,931 | | | | 167,174,938 | |
Cars.com, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,858,336 | | | | 64,665,711 | |
IAC, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,488,962 | | | | 241,595,935 | |
QuinStreet, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,511,424 | | | | 67,173,541 | |
Shutterstock, Inc. | | | 1,552,409 | | | | 54,908,706 | |
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,976,673 | | | | 101,091,992 | |
Yelp, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,263,341 | | | | 149,558,002 | |
Ziff Davis, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,841,620 | | | | 138,273,229 | |
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| | | | | 984,442,054 | |
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IT Services — 0.7% | | | | | | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 4,018,198 | | | | 162,295,017 | |
DXC Technology Co.(a)(b)(c) | | | 11,481,442 | | | | 238,239,921 | |
Perficient, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,240,064 | | | | 169,080,031 | |
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| | | | | 569,614,969 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.(a) | | | 1,078,166 | | | | 44,937,959 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(b)(c) | | | 8,990,556 | | | | 98,716,305 | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,709,519 | | | | 145,338,954 | |
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| | | | | 288,993,218 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.3% | | | | |
BioLife Solutions, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 2,286,078 | | | | 57,243,393 | |
Cytek Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,813,818 | | | | 37,748,552 | |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,674,733 | | | | 113,494,660 | |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 345,975 | | | | 44,928,313 | |
OmniAb, Inc., 12.50 Earnout Shares(b)(d) | | | 450,637 | | | | 5 | |
OmniAb, Inc., 15.00 Earnout Shares(b)(d) | | | 450,637 | | | | 5 | |
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| | | | | 253,414,928 | |
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Machinery — 4.8% | | | | | | |
Alamo Group, Inc.(a) | | | 658,780 | | | | 118,666,041 | |
Albany International Corp., Class A(a) | | | 1,981,395 | | | | 176,046,946 | |
Astec Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 1,458,532 | | | | 46,585,512 | |
Barnes Group, Inc.(a) | | | 2,912,449 | | | | 117,692,064 | |
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Enerpac Tool Group Corp., Class A(a) | | | 3,460,849 | | | $ | 144,974,965 | |
Enpro, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,343,005 | | | | 217,808,551 | |
ESCO Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,649,289 | | | | 212,725,295 | |
Federal Signal Corp.(a)(c) | | | 3,882,315 | | | | 362,841,160 | |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc.(a) | | | 2,494,057 | | | | 261,427,055 | |
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(a)(b)(c) | | | 14,358,532 | | | | 251,992,237 | |
Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 1,983,854 | | | | 100,958,330 | |
Hillenbrand, Inc.(a) | | | 4,474,846 | | | | 124,400,719 | |
John Bean Technologies Corp.(a)(c) | | | 2,028,684 | | | | 199,845,661 | |
Kennametal, Inc.(a) | | | 4,963,897 | | | | 128,713,849 | |
Lindsay Corp.(a) | | | 691,529 | | | | 86,192,175 | |
Mueller Industries, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 7,194,815 | | | | 533,135,791 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,597,485 | | | | 46,918,134 | |
SPX Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,935,206 | | | | 468,047,949 | |
Standex International Corp.(a)(c) | | | 755,371 | | | | 138,066,711 | |
Tennant Co.(a) | | | 1,205,023 | | | | 115,730,409 | |
Titan International, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 3,138,788 | | | | 25,518,346 | |
Trinity Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 5,253,139 | | | | 183,019,363 | |
Wabash National Corp.(a) | | | 2,794,966 | | | | 53,635,398 | |
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| | | | | 4,114,942,661 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Matson, Inc.(a) | | | 2,132,101 | | | | 304,080,245 | |
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Media — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Cable One, Inc.(a) | | | 292,667 | | | | 102,371,990 | |
EchoStar Corp., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,663,668 | | | | 190,212,240 | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,618,450 | | | | 126,340,213 | |
Scholastic Corp., NVS(a) | | | 1,597,184 | | | | 51,125,860 | |
TechTarget, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,644,971 | | | | 40,219,541 | |
TEGNA, Inc.(a) | | | 10,540,620 | | | | 166,330,984 | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,182,901 | | | | 37,611,384 | |
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| | | | | 714,212,212 | |
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Metals & Mining — 2.5% | | | | | | |
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.(a) | | | 696,612 | | | | 164,525,822 | |
Arch Resources, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,152,531 | | | | 159,233,683 | |
ATI, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,902,090 | | | | 528,728,842 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp.(a)(c) | | | 3,171,099 | | | | 506,043,978 | |
Century Aluminum Co.(b)(c) | | | 3,300,675 | | | | 53,569,955 | |
Haynes International, Inc.(a) | | | 812,322 | | | | 48,365,652 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.(a) | | | 1,012,508 | | | | 73,427,080 | |
Materion Corp.(a)(c) | | | 1,319,664 | | | | 147,617,615 | |
Metallus, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,446,388 | | | | 36,279,934 | |
MP Materials Corp., Class A(b)(c) | | | 7,772,801 | | | | 137,189,938 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 5,379,185 | | | | 46,691,326 | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc.(c) | | | 2,470,246 | | | | 157,848,719 | |
Worthington Steel, Inc. | | | 2,208,743 | | | | 75,119,349 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,134,641,893 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.2% | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 8,141,792 | | | | 74,823,068 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 9,861,728 | | | | 153,448,488 | |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 3,097,832 | | | | 63,195,773 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 11,025,196 | | | | 209,588,976 | |
Ellington Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 5,539,701 | | | | 71,406,746 | |
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 5,234,406 | | | | 68,361,342 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 3,725,472 | | | | 46,009,579 | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 5,794,156 | | | | 36,677,007 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust(a) | | | 5,517,751 | | | | 78,683,129 | |
Ready Capital Corp.(a) | | | 10,685,668 | | | | 81,531,647 | |
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Redwood Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 8,398,836 | | | $ | 64,923,002 | |
Two Harbors Investment Corp.(a) | | | 6,582,519 | | | | 91,365,364 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Avista Corp.(a) | | | 4,984,645 | | | | 193,154,994 | |
Unitil Corp.(a) | | | 1,034,620 | | | | 62,677,280 | |
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| | | | | 255,832,274 | |
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Office REITs — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust(a) | | | 11,145,037 | | | | 60,629,001 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 8,150,864 | | | | 143,210,680 | |
Easterly Government Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 6,150,147 | | | | 83,518,996 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 6,731,725 | | | | 225,580,105 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 8,561,879 | | | | 40,925,782 | |
JBG SMITH Properties(a) | | | 5,329,869 | | | | 93,166,110 | |
SL Green Realty Corp.(a) | | | 4,115,441 | | | | 286,475,848 | |
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| | | | | 933,506,522 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.3% | | | | | | |
California Resources Corp. | | | 4,418,240 | | | | 231,825,053 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc.(c) | | | 5,755,363 | | | | 64,057,190 | |
CONSOL Energy, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 1,698,626 | | | | 177,761,211 | |
CVR Energy, Inc. | | | 2,186,459 | | | | 50,354,151 | |
Dorian LPG Ltd.(a) | | | 2,317,323 | | | | 79,762,258 | |
Green Plains, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,102,860 | | | | 55,552,724 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A(a) | | | 11,947,496 | | | | 291,757,852 | |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc.(a) | | | 6,330,459 | | | | 224,161,553 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 2,703,882 | | | | 47,588,323 | |
Peabody Energy Corp.(a) | | | 8,021,426 | | | | 212,888,646 | |
REX American Resources Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 985,341 | | | | 45,611,435 | |
SM Energy Co.(a) | | | 7,265,054 | | | | 290,384,208 | |
Talos Energy, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 7,896,452 | | | | 81,728,278 | |
Vital Energy, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,725,440 | | | | 46,414,336 | |
World Kinect Corp.(a) | | | 3,753,612 | | | | 116,024,147 | |
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| | | | | 2,015,871,365 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,063,906 | | | | 30,363,877 | |
Mercer International, Inc. | | | 108,020 | | | | 731,295 | |
Sylvamo Corp.(a) | | | 2,187,108 | | | | 187,763,222 | |
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| | | | | 218,858,394 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,010,190 | | | | 362,140,690 | |
Allegiant Travel Co.(a) | | | 927,844 | | | | 51,087,091 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 18,945,833 | | | | 124,284,664 | |
SkyWest, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,546,648 | | | | 216,516,013 | |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 2,490,240 | | | | 27,915,590 | |
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| | | | | 781,944,048 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co.(a) | | | 3,132,052 | | | | 113,818,770 | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 1,138,960 | | | | 147,472,541 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 241,569 | | | | 1,780,364 | |
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 706,855 | | | | 26,803,942 | |
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| | | | | 289,875,617 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 2,419,360 | | | | 117,411,541 | |
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,053,859 | | | | 62,873,228 | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,046,364 | | | | 79,071,505 | |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 5,905,167 | | | | 273,291,129 | |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,919,602 | | | | 76,784,080 | |
Innoviva, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,497,302 | | | | 67,532,902 | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,164,564 | | | | 116,561,211 | |
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Organon & Co.(a) | | | 16,348,125 | | | $ | 312,739,631 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,950,667 | | | | 44,407,538 | |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A(a) | | | 1,300,975 | | | | 29,297,957 | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,172,022 | | | | 228,702,786 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,504,248 | | | | 109,262,453 | |
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| | | | | 1,517,935,961 | |
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Professional Services — 1.4% | | | | | | |
CSG Systems International, Inc.(a) | | | 1,794,940 | | | | 87,323,831 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.(a) | | | 1,299,634 | | | | 50,503,777 | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A, NVS(a) | | | 2,064,133 | | | | 44,193,088 | |
Korn Ferry(a) | | | 3,349,669 | | | | 252,029,096 | |
NV5 Global, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 833,146 | | | | 77,882,488 | |
Robert Half, Inc.(a) | | | 6,495,027 | | | | 437,829,770 | |
Verra Mobility Corp., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 10,455,182 | | | | 290,758,611 | |
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| | | | | 1,240,520,661 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.6% | |
Cushman & Wakefield PLC(b)(c) | | | 9,772,752 | | | | 133,202,610 | |
eXp World Holdings, Inc.(c) | | | 5,407,431 | | | | 76,190,703 | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 7,506,901 | | | | 82,951,256 | |
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. | | | 1,534,914 | | | | 60,828,642 | |
St. Joe Co. (The) | | | 2,413,845 | | | | 140,751,302 | |
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| | | | | 493,924,513 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Centerspace(a) | | | 971,901 | | | | 68,489,863 | |
Elme Communities(a) | | | 5,608,632 | | | | 98,655,837 | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 1,403,959 | | | | 61,788,236 | |
Veris Residential, Inc.(a) | | | 5,130,878 | | | | 91,637,481 | |
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| | | | | 320,571,417 | |
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Retail REITs — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Acadia Realty Trust(a) | | | 6,711,459 | | | | 157,585,057 | |
Getty Realty Corp.(a) | | | 3,176,762 | | | | 101,052,799 | |
Macerich Co. (The)(a) | | | 13,715,154 | | | | 250,164,409 | |
Phillips Edison & Co., Inc.(a) | | | 7,778,246 | | | | 293,317,657 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.(a) | | | 8,121,498 | | | | 127,751,164 | |
Saul Centers, Inc. | | | 771,949 | | | | 32,390,980 | |
SITE Centers Corp.(a) | | | 3,004,016 | | | | 181,742,968 | |
Tanger, Inc.(a) | | | 6,943,991 | | | | 230,401,621 | |
Urban Edge Properties(a) | | | 7,705,691 | | | | 164,824,730 | |
Whitestone REIT(a) | | | 2,818,239 | | | | 38,130,774 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.8% | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,508,962 | | | | 56,012,669 | |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,071,237 | | | | 217,169,199 | |
CEVA, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,515,144 | | | | 36,590,728 | |
Cohu, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,990,007 | | | | 76,843,180 | |
Diodes, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,942,282 | | | | 188,570,853 | |
FormFactor, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,914,213 | | | | 226,053,798 | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 2,139,990 | | | | 68,073,082 | |
Impinj, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,446,006 | | | | 313,089,219 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 3,473,108 | | | | 156,741,364 | |
MaxLinear, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,849,862 | | | | 70,226,002 | |
PDF Solutions, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,968,951 | | | | 62,376,368 | |
Photronics, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,038,979 | | | | 100,005,120 | |
Semtech Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,764,594 | | | | 217,551,362 | |
SiTime Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,189,814 | | | | 204,064,999 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,361,387 | | | | 70,421,058 | |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,639,791 | | | | 83,387,612 | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,869,412 | | | | 114,575,621 | |
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Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,606,830 | | | $ | 119,494,278 | |
Wolfspeed, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 8,023,263 | | | | 77,825,651 | |
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Software — 3.9% | | | | | | |
A10 Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 4,692,277 | | | | 67,756,480 | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,645,082 | | | | 338,234,674 | |
Adeia, Inc.(a) | | | 6,954,066 | | | | 82,822,926 | |
Agilysys, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,420,070 | | | | 154,745,028 | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 3,137,944 | | | | 171,551,398 | |
BlackLine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,288,040 | | | | 181,302,526 | |
Box, Inc., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 9,237,808 | | | | 302,353,456 | |
Clear Secure, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 5,877,667 | | | | 194,785,884 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,992,906 | | | | 151,440,537 | |
Envestnet, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 1,895,698 | | | | 118,708,609 | |
InterDigital, Inc.(a) | | | 1,602,417 | | | | 226,950,320 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,246,432 | | | | 105,226,585 | |
MARA Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 18,697,460 | | | | 303,272,801 | |
N-able, Inc.(b) | | | 4,471,355 | | | | 58,395,896 | |
NCR Voyix Corp.(a)(b)(c) | | | 9,263,258 | | | | 125,702,411 | |
Progress Software Corp.(a)(c) | | | 2,725,403 | | | | 183,610,400 | |
SolarWinds Corp. | | | 3,467,727 | | | | 45,253,837 | |
Sprinklr, Inc., Class A(a)(b)(c) | | | 7,648,819 | | | | 59,125,371 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,355,221 | | | | 457,313,262 | |
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| | | | | 3,328,552,401 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 5,904,255 | | | | 173,053,714 | |
Outfront Media, Inc.(a) | | | 8,749,261 | | | | 160,811,417 | |
Safehold, Inc.(c) | | | 2,924,523 | | | | 76,710,238 | |
Uniti Group, Inc.(a) | | | 15,509,488 | | | | 87,473,512 | |
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| | | | | 498,048,881 | |
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Specialty Retail — 4.1% | | | | | | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 4,579,700 | | | | 267,271,292 | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.(a) | | | 3,798,933 | | | | 148,120,398 | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.(a) | | | 11,350,356 | | | | 254,134,471 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,268,611 | | | | 302,677,898 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc.(a) | | | 14,172,945 | | | | 452,400,404 | |
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,936,805 | | | | 323,988,740 | |
Buckle, Inc. (The) | | | 1,900,152 | | | | 83,549,683 | |
Caleres, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 2,238,709 | | | | 73,989,332 | |
Foot Locker, Inc.(a) | | | 5,233,779 | | | | 135,240,849 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 830,864 | | | | 318,254,147 | |
Guess?, Inc. | | | 1,815,487 | | | | 36,545,753 | |
Leslie’s, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 11,817,675 | | | | 37,343,853 | |
MarineMax, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 1,256,314 | | | | 44,310,195 | |
Monro, Inc.(a) | | | 1,900,697 | | | | 54,854,115 | |
National Vision Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,995,264 | | | | 54,498,330 | |
ODP Corp. (The)(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,133,180 | | | | 63,462,105 | |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 6,530,650 | | | | 88,620,921 | |
Shoe Carnival, Inc.(c) | | | 1,129,184 | | | | 49,514,718 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd.(a)(c) | | | 2,832,288 | | | | 292,122,184 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A | | | 926,169 | | | | 54,162,363 | |
Upbound Group, Inc.(a) | | | 3,091,661 | | | | 98,902,235 | |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 3,618,523 | | | | 138,625,616 | |
Victoria’s Secret & Co.(a)(b)(c) | | | 4,989,296 | | | | 128,224,907 | |
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| | | | | 3,500,814,509 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.1% | |
Corsair Gaming, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 2,912,351 | | | | 20,269,963 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 7,395,792 | | | | 76,768,321 | |
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| | | | | 97,038,284 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.5% | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,532,433 | | | $ | 77,289,855 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,407,926 | | | | 164,698,256 | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 3,182,276 | | | | 260,246,531 | |
Oxford Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 936,009 | | | | 81,208,141 | |
Steven Madden Ltd.(a) | | | 4,611,201 | | | | 225,902,737 | |
VF Corp.(a) | | | 21,003,216 | | | | 419,014,159 | |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.(a) | | | 5,082,587 | | | | 88,538,666 | |
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| | | | | 1,316,898,345 | |
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Tobacco — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Universal Corp.(a) | | | 1,568,566 | | | | 83,306,540 | |
Vector Group Ltd.(a) | | | 8,595,235 | | | | 128,240,906 | |
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| | | | | 211,547,446 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.4% | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., Class A(a) | | | 6,576,876 | | | | 297,866,714 | |
Boise Cascade Co.(a) | | | 2,471,087 | | | | 348,373,845 | |
DNOW, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,763,409 | | | | 87,450,878 | |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 818,075 | | | | 43,652,482 | |
GMS, Inc.(a)(b)(c) | | | 2,517,821 | | | | 228,039,048 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,928,786 | | | | 207,557,764 | |
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| | | | | 1,212,940,731 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.7% | | | | | | |
American States Water Co.(a) | | | 2,386,560 | | | | 198,776,582 | |
California Water Service Group(a) | | | 3,768,917 | | | | 204,350,680 | |
Middlesex Water Co.(a) | | | 1,132,647 | | | | 73,893,890 | |
SJW Group(a) | | | 1,890,900 | | | | 109,880,199 | |
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| | | | | 586,901,351 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | | |
Gogo, Inc.(b)(c) | | | 3,816,777 | | | | 27,404,459 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services (continued) | |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co.(a) | | | 2,932,331 | | | $ | 41,375,190 | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 6,193,577 | | | | 144,000,665 | |
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| | | | | | | 212,780,314 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 98.3% (Cost: $69,403,707,946) | | | | 84,829,026,772 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 7.2% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(a)(e)(f) | | | 4,877,116,613 | | | | 4,881,018,306 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(a)(e) | | | 1,354,441,626 | | | | 1,354,441,626 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 7.2% (Cost: $6,231,527,320) | | | | 6,235,459,932 | |
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Total Investments — 105.5% (Cost: $75,635,235,266) | | | | 91,064,486,704 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (5.5)% | | | | (4,740,220,252 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 86,324,266,452 | |
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(a) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(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) | 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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
3D Systems Corp.(a) | | $ | 40,138,763 | | | $ | 2,356,974 | | | $ | (25,536,400 | ) | | $ | (81,229,400 | ) | | $ | 64,270,063 | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | | 64,830,610 | | | | 6,213,162 | | | | (6,835,392 | ) | | | (114,993 | ) | | | 3,663,093 | | | | 67,756,480 | | | | 4,692,277 | | | | 565,304 | | | | — | |
AAON, Inc.(b) | | | 401,191,982 | | | | 5,087,043 | | | | (362,569,155 | ) | | | 186,771,023 | | | | (230,573,401 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | |
AAR Corp. | | | 134,187,170 | | | | 14,904,141 | | | | (14,812,610 | ) | | | 3,717,323 | | | | 8,659,267 | | | | 146,655,291 | | | | 2,243,808 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a) | | | 426,616,928 | | | | 18,112,646 | | | | (558,095,183 | ) | | | 465,896,115 | | | | (352,530,506 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 189,430,417 | | | | 17,739,149 | | | | (30,111,226 | ) | | | 3,767,045 | | | | 30,155,893 | | | | 210,981,278 | | | | 3,998,887 | | | | 1,873,946 | | | | — | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 338,208,644 | | | | 19,645,764 | | | | (45,206,688 | ) | | | 5,837,457 | | | | (51,213,885 | ) | | | 267,271,292 | | | | 4,579,700 | | | | 1,082,258 | | | | — | |
Acadia Realty Trust | | | 118,094,664 | | | | 10,634,675 | | | | (14,899,890 | ) | | | (2,392,798 | ) | | | 46,148,406 | | | | 157,585,057 | | | | 6,711,459 | | | | 2,472,635 | | | | — | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc. | | | 244,471,131 | | | | 20,824,731 | | | | (50,746,370 | ) | | | 9,984,029 | | | | 113,701,153 | | | | 338,234,674 | | | | 6,645,082 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Addus HomeCare Corp. | | | 111,713,640 | | | | 21,690,567 | | | | (15,225,652 | ) | | | 3,201,209 | | | | 30,340,818 | | | | 151,720,582 | | | | 1,140,499 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Adeia, Inc. | | | 76,516,779 | | | | — | | | | (653,470 | ) | | | (457,319 | ) | | | 7,416,936 | | | | 82,822,926 | | | | 6,954,066 | | | | 700,703 | | | | — | |
Adient PLC | | | — | | | | 126,852,673 | | | | (869,965 | ) | | | (13,782 | ) | | | (577,409 | ) | | | 125,391,517 | | | | 5,555,672 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc. | | | — | | | | 298,777,821 | | | | (2,921,486 | ) | | | (40,660 | ) | | | 33,726 | | | | 295,849,401 | | | | 14,799,870 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc. | | | 136,044,749 | | | | 13,450,094 | | | | (29,395,086 | ) | | | 7,096,027 | | | | 54,065,134 | | | | 181,260,918 | | | | 2,401,443 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 26,105,510 | | | | 532,784 | | | | (25,735,055 | ) | | | (61,298,886 | ) | | | 60,395,647 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 339,650,520 | | | | 18,675,953 | | | | (27,135,254 | ) | | | (5,041,747 | ) | | | (178,029,074 | ) | | | 148,120,398 | | | | 3,798,933 | | | | 1,962,057 | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | |
| | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | | $ | 256,757,392 | | | $ | 18,861,570 | | | $ | (31,244,675 | ) | | $ | 4,667,667 | | | $ | 2,710,333 | | | $ | 251,752,287 | | | | 2,392,173 | | | $ | 501,882 | | | $ | — | | | |
| | AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 52,228,519 | | | | 3,863,306 | | | | (7,083,446 | ) | | | (1,080,802 | ) | | | 3,714,382 | | | | 51,641,959 | | | | 1,699,867 | | | | 579,431 | | | | — | | | |
| | AeroVironment, Inc. | | | 289,734,914 | | | | 23,337,323 | | | | (45,017,029 | ) | | | 12,802,393 | | | | 75,783,378 | | | | 356,640,979 | | | | 1,778,758 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Agilysys, Inc. | | | 115,408,563 | | | | 18,709,722 | | | | (12,586,022 | ) | | | 5,774,554 | | | | 27,438,211 | | | | 154,745,028 | | | | 1,420,070 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Air Lease Corp., Class A | | | 358,689,114 | | | | 23,231,469 | | | | (41,193,008 | ) | | | (744,099 | ) | | | (42,116,762 | ) | | | 297,866,714 | | | | 6,576,876 | | | | 2,908,846 | | | | — | | | |
| | Alamo Group, Inc. | | | 159,303,329 | | | | 10,149,345 | | | | (17,071,962 | ) | | | 2,017,535 | | | | (35,732,206 | ) | | | 118,666,041 | | | | 658,780 | | | | 355,936 | | | | — | | | |
| | Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. | | | 244,650,169 | | | | 18,295,266 | | | | (30,933,424 | ) | | | (2,841,750 | ) | | | (57,618,863 | ) | | | 171,551,398 | | | | 3,137,944 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Alaska Air Group, Inc. | | | 366,060,323 | | | | 24,272,227 | | | | (45,815,310 | ) | | | 2,078,245 | | | | 15,545,205 | | | | 362,140,690 | | | | 8,010,190 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Albany International Corp., Class A | | | 197,035,295 | | | | 13,964,513 | | | | (24,586,861 | ) | | | 2,240,532 | | | | (12,606,533 | ) | | | 176,046,946 | | | | 1,981,395 | | | | 1,090,664 | | | | — | | | |
| | Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | | | 81,114,519 | | | | 6,649,064 | | | | (12,117,409 | ) | | | (1,853,284 | ) | | | 14,780,224 | | | | 88,573,114 | | | | 4,613,183 | | | | 2,156,795 | | | | — | | | |
| | Alkermes PLC | | | 305,075,002 | | | | 20,837,027 | | | | (43,561,382 | ) | | | 139,759 | | | | 10,166,092 | | | | 292,656,498 | | | | 10,455,752 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Allegiant Travel Co. | | | 73,157,820 | | | | 3,900,465 | | | | (6,146,777 | ) | | | (9,217,041 | ) | | | (10,607,376 | ) | | | 51,087,091 | | | | 927,844 | | | | 578,009 | | | | — | | | |
| | Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd. | | | 34,202,796 | | | | 4,647,075 | | | | (5,531,976 | ) | | | (259,289 | ) | | | 22,954,063 | | | | 56,012,669 | | | | 1,508,962 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. | | | 264,412,751 | | | | 17,824,040 | | | | (40,946,288 | ) | | | (3,039,228 | ) | | | (73,725,453 | ) | | | 164,525,822 | | | | 696,612 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 24,968,356 | | | | 821,764 | | | | (17,341,077 | ) | | | (46,234,645 | ) | | | 37,785,602 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | American Assets Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 72,317,307 | | | | 5,930,674 | | | | (12,953,942 | ) | | | (4,934,935 | ) | | | 47,093,358 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 2,191,987 | | | | — | | | |
| | American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. | | | 58,372,587 | | | | 4,749,112 | | | | (7,509,065 | ) | | | (6,438,747 | ) | | | (3,014,095 | ) | | | 46,159,792 | | | | 7,469,222 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 323,400,488 | | | | 19,100,537 | | | | (43,256,700 | ) | | | 4,964,397 | | | | (50,074,251 | ) | | | 254,134,471 | | | | 11,350,356 | | | | 3,064,301 | | | | — | | | |
| | American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.(a) | | | 237,031,953 | | | | 2,699,524 | | | | (241,403,983 | ) | | | 102,729,246 | | | | (101,056,740 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,608,040 | | | | — | | | |
| | American States Water Co. | | | 180,425,468 | | | | 14,860,809 | | | | (23,163,558 | ) | | | 1,236,751 | | | | 25,417,112 | | | | 198,776,582 | | | | 2,386,560 | | | | 2,231,104 | | | | — | | | |
| | American Woodmark Corp. | | | 110,597,134 | | | | 7,567,828 | | | | (15,862,244 | ) | | | 1,252,695 | | | | (11,026,269 | ) | | | 92,529,144 | | | | 990,146 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Ameris Bancorp | | | 208,183,978 | | | | 782,432 | | | | (12,204,720 | ) | | | 1,947,624 | | | | 56,869,886 | | | | 255,579,200 | | | | 4,096,477 | | | | 1,247,175 | | | | — | | | |
| | AMERISAFE, Inc. | | | 64,964,180 | | | | 4,687,801 | | | | (8,595,625 | ) | | | (1,580,131 | ) | | | (966,719 | ) | | | 58,509,506 | | | | 1,210,625 | | | | 945,596 | | | | — | | | |
| | AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. | | | 159,966,403 | | | | 10,860,481 | | | | (16,561,197 | ) | | | (5,115,054 | ) | | | (46,454,245 | ) | | | 102,696,388 | | | | 2,422,656 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b) | | | 111,383,775 | | | | 8,582,098 | | | | (14,425,042 | ) | | | 2,422,043 | | | | (50,508,985 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Andersons, Inc. (The) | | | 122,629,580 | | | | 8,687,881 | | | | (13,065,628 | ) | | | 1,974,406 | | | | (17,566,444 | ) | | | 102,659,795 | | | | 2,047,463 | | | | 391,133 | | | | — | | | |
| | ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(c) | | | N/A | | | | 7,764,584 | | | | (5,873,689 | ) | | | 1,315,174 | | | | 8,585,342 | | | | 62,873,228 | | | | 1,053,859 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.(a) | | | 46,360,549 | | | | 521,081 | | | | (25,187,544 | ) | | | (34,503,698 | ) | | | 12,809,612 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 88,313,909 | | | | 7,902,847 | | | | (14,199,851 | ) | | | 2,169,572 | | | | 13,362,202 | | | | 97,548,679 | | | | 1,393,254 | | | | 729,657 | | | | — | | | |
| | Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 98,659,427 | | | | 7,129,068 | | | | (13,953,068 | ) | | | (6,838,369 | ) | | | (10,173,990 | ) | | | 74,823,068 | | | | 8,141,792 | | | | 4,989,332 | | | | — | | | |
| | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 235,995,243 | | | | 24,183,007 | | | | (27,140,399 | ) | | | (1,337,818 | ) | | | (20,571,183 | ) | | | 211,128,850 | | | | 14,217,431 | | | | 7,007,399 | | | | — | | | |
| | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 130,667,896 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,780,592 | | | | 153,448,488 | | | | 9,861,728 | | | | 8,481,086 | | | | — | | | |
| | ArcBest Corp. | | | 227,715,000 | | | | 14,061,899 | | | | (23,522,228 | ) | | | 4,118,929 | | | | (58,976,974 | ) | | | 163,396,626 | | | | 1,506,654 | | | | 379,791 | | | | — | | | |
| | Arch Resources, Inc., Class A | | | 199,470,286 | | | | 14,114,438 | | | | (26,139,412 | ) | | | (2,495,337 | ) | | | (25,716,292 | ) | | | 159,233,683 | | | | 1,152,531 | | | | 1,673,053 | | | | — | | | |
| | Archrock, Inc. | | | 182,923,270 | | | | 49,495,225 | | | | (18,086,946 | ) | | | 5,554,246 | | | | (2,755,487 | ) | | | 217,130,308 | | | | 10,727,782 | | | | 3,170,051 | | | | — | | | |
| | Arcosa, Inc. | | | 282,727,707 | | | | 19,807,876 | | | | (36,848,912 | ) | | | 8,359,158 | | | | 19,480,662 | | | | 293,526,491 | | | | 3,097,578 | | | | 322,401 | | | | — | | | |
| | Arlo Technologies, Inc. | | | 81,276,705 | | | | 7,226,449 | | | | (6,770,774 | ) | | | 1,442,215 | | | | (5,758,841 | ) | | | 77,415,754 | | | | 6,392,713 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
| | Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | | $ | 47,491,964 | | | $ | 3,943,794 | | | $ | (6,411,307 | ) | | $ | (1,035,302 | ) | | $ | 3,031,722 | | | $ | 47,020,871 | | | | 4,341,724 | | | $ | 1,774,956 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | | | 65,625,863 | | | | 5,335,690 | | | | (9,744,760 | ) | | | (17,314,282 | ) | | | 19,293,262 | | | | 63,195,773 | | | | 3,097,832 | | | | 4,699,370 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | | | 370,612,482 | | | | 25,260,347 | | | | (50,426,936 | ) | | | 4,613,514 | | | | 14,610,871 | | | | 364,670,278 | | | | 2,774,635 | | | | 1,650,664 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | | | 210,773,276 | | | | 802,165 | | | | (6,512,892 | ) | | | (42,573 | ) | | | (11,455,169 | ) | | | 193,564,807 | | | | 4,468,255 | | | | 6,035,122 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Artivion, Inc. | | | 55,906,434 | | | | 5,233,469 | | | | (11,081,969 | ) | | | 597,843 | | | | 13,100,960 | | | | 63,756,737 | | | | 2,395,069 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 327,638,238 | | | | 22,940,889 | | | | (49,375,354 | ) | | | 9,139,807 | | | | (7,665,682 | ) | | | 302,677,898 | | | | 1,268,611 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 320,280,790 | | | | 19,705,770 | | | | (61,254,518 | ) | | | 13,737,599 | | | | (42,741,057 | ) | | | 249,728,584 | | | | 3,140,450 | | | | 2,207,723 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 67,137,118 | | | | 4,116,371 | | | | (6,468,769 | ) | | | (2,652,297 | ) | | | (15,546,911 | ) | | | 46,585,512 | | | | 1,458,532 | | | | 398,766 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Astrana Health, Inc. | | | 119,433,375 | | | | 10,194,538 | | | | (20,191,329 | ) | | | (11,063,337 | ) | | | 54,961,776 | | | | 153,335,023 | | | | 2,646,445 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | ATI, Inc. | | | 440,845,464 | | | | 35,913,429 | | | | (76,140,225 | ) | | | 22,050,121 | | | | 106,060,053 | | | | 528,728,842 | | | | 7,902,090 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. | | | 172,030,744 | | | | 31,015,749 | | | | (5,806,889 | ) | | | 203,960 | | | | 16,760,223 | | | | 214,203,787 | | | | 5,686,323 | | | | 3,727,596 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Avanos Medical, Inc. | | | 62,437,222 | | | | 5,455,205 | | | | (10,067,661 | ) | | | (5,193,454 | ) | | | 17,509,254 | | | | 70,140,566 | | | | 2,918,875 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Avista Corp. | | | 181,775,337 | | | | 8,918,227 | | | | (16,292,873 | ) | | | (3,988,739 | ) | | | 22,743,042 | | | | 193,154,994 | | | | 4,984,645 | | | | 4,942,792 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Axcelis Technologies, Inc. | | | 246,790,637 | | | | 19,108,309 | | | | (35,029,006 | ) | | | 6,404,213 | | | | (20,104,954 | ) | | | 217,169,199 | | | | 2,071,237 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Axos Financial, Inc. | | | 184,564,001 | | | | 12,739,523 | | | | (10,323,257 | ) | | | 2,539,232 | | | | 25,807,087 | | | | 215,326,586 | | | | 3,424,405 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | AZZ, Inc. | | | 130,942,421 | | | | 31,232,607 | | | | (16,587,230 | ) | | | 3,096,445 | | | | 8,257,822 | | | | 156,942,065 | | | | 1,899,795 | | | | 614,643 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | B&G Foods, Inc. | | | 60,938,752 | | | | 3,797,108 | | | | (6,269,607 | ) | | | (7,627,486 | ) | | | (5,870,758 | ) | | | 44,968,009 | | | | 5,063,965 | | | | 1,930,490 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Badger Meter, Inc. | | | 320,684,928 | | | | 26,705,820 | | | | (49,844,753 | ) | | | 14,894,670 | | | | 95,419,479 | | | | 407,860,144 | | | | 1,867,406 | | | | 1,200,781 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Balchem Corp. | | | 337,370,931 | | | | 25,307,512 | | | | (43,789,522 | ) | | | 7,326,512 | | | | 36,334,887 | | | | 362,550,320 | | | | 2,059,945 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Banc of California, Inc. | | | 142,775,981 | | | | 9,915,271 | | | | (18,672,887 | ) | | | (2,856,408 | ) | | | (1,894,217 | ) | | | 129,267,740 | | | | 8,775,814 | | | | 1,852,526 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Bancorp, Inc. (The) | | | 119,020,466 | | | | — | | | | (18,917,678 | ) | | | 7,715,932 | | | | 58,072,635 | | | | 165,891,355 | | | | 3,100,773 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | 164,414,620 | | | | — | | | | (7,027,064 | ) | | | 2,265,752 | | | | (1,707,479 | ) | | | 157,945,829 | | | | 2,516,263 | | | | 3,639,285 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BankUnited, Inc. | | | 138,128,788 | | | | — | | | | (6,439,201 | ) | | | 1,792,122 | | | | 39,042,596 | | | | 172,524,305 | | | | 4,734,476 | | | | 2,833,854 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Banner Corp. | | | 109,299,984 | | | | — | | | | (5,011,133 | ) | | | (814,470 | ) | | | 26,499,774 | | | | 129,974,155 | | | | 2,182,239 | | | | 2,160,952 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Barnes Group, Inc. | | | 127,508,496 | | | | 9,794,621 | | | | (29,873,259 | ) | | | (7,781,522 | ) | | | 18,043,728 | | | | 117,692,064 | | | | 2,912,449 | | | | 1,090,735 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | | — | | | | 452,513,509 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (113,105 | ) | | | 452,400,404 | | | | 14,172,945 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 72,706,217 | | | | 7,965,606 | | | | (12,794,932 | ) | | | 2,481,217 | | | | 31,617,647 | | | | 101,975,755 | | | | 2,300,897 | | | | 774,564 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 65,145,745 | | | | — | | | | (4,078,161 | ) | | | (3,218,683 | ) | | | 14,125,160 | | | | 71,974,061 | | | | 2,672,635 | | | | 994,861 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BGC Group, Inc., Class A(c) | | | N/A | | | | 31,021,713 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,200,423 | | | | 194,871,571 | | | | 21,227,840 | | | | 726,116 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BioLife Solutions, Inc.(b) | | | 44,461,976 | | | | 3,868,559 | | | | (6,815,368 | ) | | | (4,476,816 | ) | | | 60,332,311 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. | | | 56,788,309 | | | | 4,361,172 | | | | (7,232,459 | ) | | | (666,364 | ) | | | (5,023,567 | ) | | | 48,227,091 | | | | 1,481,176 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BlackLine, Inc. | | | 221,795,489 | | | | 13,404,886 | | | | (20,815,708 | ) | | | (3,519,714 | ) | | | (29,562,427 | ) | | | 181,302,526 | | | | 3,288,040 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | | 4,168,842,834 | | | | 710,681,021 | (d) | | | — | | | | 70,217 | | | | 1,424,234 | | | | 4,881,018,306 | | | | 4,877,116,613 | | | | 11,919,650 | (e) | | | — | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 1,650,477,675 | | | | — | | | | (296,036,049 | )(d) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,354,441,626 | | | | 1,354,441,626 | | | | 41,238,273 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 231,674,194 | | | | 17,186,156 | | | | (28,522,498 | ) | | | (4,228,232 | ) | | | (6,520,644 | ) | | | 209,588,976 | | | | 11,025,196 | | | | 12,193,675 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | | | 168,157,121 | | | | 9,523,799 | | | | (27,480,308 | ) | | | (6,881,036 | ) | | | (63,912,002 | ) | | | 79,407,574 | | | | 4,803,846 | | | | 2,797,547 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Boise Cascade Co. | | | 410,039,603 | | | | 25,290,932 | | | | (51,764,956 | ) | | | 10,788,358 | | | | (45,980,092 | ) | | | 348,373,845 | | | | 2,471,087 | | | | 14,330,358 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. | | | 194,716,578 | | | | 20,034,952 | | | | (37,338,553 | ) | | | 13,406,661 | | | | 133,169,102 | | | | 323,988,740 | | | | 1,936,805 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Box, Inc., Class A | | | 274,622,552 | | | | 19,578,110 | | | | (34,084,114 | ) | | | 756,735 | | | | 41,480,173 | | | | 302,353,456 | | | | 9,237,808 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Brady Corp., Class A, NVS(c) | | | N/A | | | | 13,382,378 | | | | (30,224,101 | ) | | | 5,721,186 | | | | 89,057,501 | | | | 213,828,659 | | | | 2,790,404 | | | | 1,394,588 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 55,576,656 | | | | 806,720 | | | | (2,764,258 | ) | | | (3,625,351 | ) | | | 10,635,234 | | | | 60,629,001 | | | | 11,145,037 | | | | 3,407,927 | | | | — | | | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc.(b) | | $ | 50,100,613 | | | $ | 3,667,557 | | | $ | (13,312,868 | ) | | $ | 2,734,351 | | | $ | (22,297,989 | ) | | $ | N/A | | | | N/A | | | $ | 41,345 | | | $ | — | |
Brinker International, Inc. | | | 148,806,405 | | | | 13,854,033 | | | | (26,622,278 | ) | | | 8,246,057 | | | | 71,931,553 | | | | 216,215,770 | | | | 2,825,242 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Bristow Group, Inc. | | | 44,244,635 | | | | 4,587,022 | | | | (6,546,903 | ) | | | 680,030 | | | | 11,269,666 | | | | 54,234,450 | | | | 1,563,403 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 58,926,806 | | | | 791,704 | | | | (3,417,609 | ) | | | (3,071,378 | ) | | | 3,588,871 | | | | 56,818,394 | | | | 5,631,159 | | | | 1,590,211 | | | | — | |
Cable One, Inc. | | | — | | | | 129,016,605 | | | | (12,405,469 | ) | | | (993,762 | ) | | | (13,245,384 | ) | | | 102,371,990 | | | | 292,667 | | | | 1,806,430 | | | | — | |
Cactus, Inc., Class A | | | — | | | | 228,164,679 | | | | (17,140,143 | ) | | | 1,057,530 | | | | 39,808,693 | | | | 251,890,759 | | | | 4,221,397 | | | | 573,703 | | | | — | |
Calavo Growers, Inc.(a) | | | 33,535,384 | | | | 2,226,182 | | | | (36,587,718 | ) | | | (34,677,970 | ) | | | 35,504,122 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 115,398 | | | | — | |
Caleres, Inc. | | | 92,489,498 | | | | 7,904,069 | | | | (8,430,268 | ) | | | 1,517,890 | | | | (19,491,857 | ) | | | 73,989,332 | | | | 2,238,709 | | | | 311,212 | | | | — | |
California Resources Corp.(b) | | | 240,636,797 | | | | 28,906,898 | | | | (25,219,968 | ) | | | 37,268 | | | | (45,258,433 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 3,007,325 | | | | — | |
California Water Service Group | | | 181,161,610 | | | | 14,863,419 | | | | (21,017,295 | ) | | | 228,660 | | | | 29,114,286 | | | | 204,350,680 | | | | 3,768,917 | | | | 2,171,029 | | | | — | |
Calix, Inc. | | | 131,656,972 | | | | 10,094,919 | | | | (18,627,443 | ) | | | 540,286 | | | | 21,083,797 | | | | 144,748,531 | | | | 3,731,594 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | | | 161,995,100 | | | | 13,972,698 | | | | (25,025,070 | ) | | | 3,771,949 | | | | 38,716,113 | | | | 193,430,790 | | | | 2,584,591 | | | | 4,823,322 | | | | — | |
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | | | 50,037,138 | | | | 791,830 | | | | (4,298,748 | ) | | | (3,492,374 | ) | | | 2,248,977 | | | | 45,286,823 | | | | 7,754,593 | | | | 1,387,322 | | | | — | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 214,785,921 | | | | 44,638,914 | | | | (18,079,369 | ) | | | 4,638,612 | | | | 56,182,816 | | | | 302,166,894 | | | | 9,791,539 | | | | 5,506,257 | | | | — | |
Cargurus, Inc., Class A | | | 133,562,229 | | | | 21,994,408 | | | | (25,775,959 | ) | | | 2,818,468 | | | | 34,575,792 | | | | 167,174,938 | | | | 5,566,931 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 238,329,540 | | | | 27,792,319 | | | | (48,447,947 | ) | | | 17,445,125 | | | | 270,924,941 | | | | 506,043,978 | | | | 3,171,099 | | | | 1,327,705 | | | | — | |
Cars.com, Inc. | | | 71,846,245 | | | | 6,150,125 | | | | (11,825,362 | ) | | | 130,898 | | | | (1,636,195 | ) | | | 64,665,711 | | | | 3,858,336 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | 120,580,314 | | | | 9,372,934 | | | | (18,212,646 | ) | | | 2,135,900 | | | | 27,451,631 | | | | 141,328,133 | | | | 7,109,061 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 166,360,187 | | | | 3,969,008 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,966,936 | | | | 193,296,131 | | | | 4,500,492 | | | | 3,052,986 | | | | — | |
Cavco Industries, Inc. | | | 209,205,210 | | | | 20,786,873 | | | | (19,668,300 | ) | | | 5,680,752 | | | | 8,417,206 | | | | 224,421,741 | | | | 524,056 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Centerspace | | | 58,274,858 | | | | 5,549,004 | | | | (8,791,613 | ) | | | (534,435 | ) | | | 13,992,049 | | | | 68,489,863 | | | | 971,901 | | | | 1,455,032 | | | | — | |
Central Garden & Pet Co. | | | 27,644,281 | | | | 1,896,036 | | | | (3,290,375 | ) | | | 379,653 | | | | (4,404,157 | ) | | | 22,225,438 | | | | 609,417 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 31,550,961 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,591,766 | | | | 47,142,727 | | | | 1,597,517 | | | | 830,709 | | | | — | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 184,307,376 | | | | 13,315,156 | | | | (28,105,151 | ) | | | 6,201,619 | | | | 4,620,194 | | | | 180,339,194 | | | | 1,751,206 | | | | 988,719 | | | | — | |
Cerence, Inc.(a) | | | 44,565,995 | | | | 378,570 | | | | (9,546,056 | ) | | | (75,386,085 | ) | | | 39,987,576 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
CEVA, Inc. | | | 36,252,382 | | | | 2,373,230 | | | | (4,238,059 | ) | | | (1,940,035 | ) | | | 4,143,210 | | | | 36,590,728 | | | | 1,515,144 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Chatham Lodging Trust(a) | | | 33,462,988 | | | | 625,364 | | | | (27,945,687 | ) | | | (25,284,316 | ) | | | 19,141,651 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) | | | 114,054,371 | | | | 9,273,666 | | | | (16,536,466 | ) | | | 2,046,244 | | | | 11,708,373 | | | | 120,546,188 | | | | 2,972,779 | | | | 1,699,954 | | | | — | |
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The) | | | 89,802,643 | | | | 7,345,395 | | | | (14,626,857 | ) | | | 1,304,584 | | | | 8,638,245 | | | | 92,464,010 | | | | 2,201,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | | 161,134,020 | | | | 12,842,103 | | | | (20,745,678 | ) | | | 1,464,684 | | | | 22,917,391 | | | | 177,612,520 | | | | 1,430,398 | | | | 1,898,052 | | | | — | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. | | | 39,656,159 | | | | 3,231,037 | | | | (5,372,834 | ) | | | 30,159 | | | | 3,676,712 | | | | 41,221,233 | | | | 1,102,172 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. | | | 128,753,594 | | | | 12,397,672 | | | | (22,040,867 | ) | | | 3,952,719 | | | | 65,730,139 | | | | 188,793,257 | | | | 6,781,367 | | | | — | | | | — | |
City Holding Co. | | | 102,477,442 | | | | — | | | | (5,748,841 | ) | | | 2,022,399 | | | | 10,555,290 | | | | 109,306,290 | | | | 931,138 | | | | 1,386,266 | | | | — | |
Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | | | — | | | | 195,284,526 | | | | (2,123,400 | ) | | | (29,523 | ) | | | 1,654,281 | | | | 194,785,884 | | | | 5,877,667 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Clearwater Paper Corp. | | | 49,072,013 | | | | 4,170,291 | | | | (5,750,511 | ) | | | (487,314 | ) | | | (16,640,602 | ) | | | 30,363,877 | | | | 1,063,906 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 50,443,789 | | | | 4,513,845 | | | | (7,396,065 | ) | | | 370,978 | | | | 15,628,607 | | | | 63,561,154 | | | | 2,232,566 | | | | 1,930,003 | | | | — | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | | | 114,319,172 | | | | 23,738,377 | | | | (17,559,130 | ) | | | 1,265,377 | | | | 40,152,450 | | | | 161,916,246 | | | | 5,277,583 | | | | 4,573,708 | | | | — | |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 185,461,025 | | | | 14,059,752 | | | | (23,459,515 | ) | | | 3,415,394 | | | | 24,495,027 | | | | 203,971,683 | | | | 2,686,666 | | | | 5,537,245 | | | | — | |
Cohu, Inc. | | | 107,492,550 | | | | 7,437,146 | | | | (13,791,618 | ) | | | (914,641 | ) | | | (23,380,257 | ) | | | 76,843,180 | | | | 2,990,007 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. | | | 85,512,929 | | | | 6,256,572 | | | | (12,076,515 | ) | | | 1,979,520 | | | | (2,601,001 | ) | | | 79,071,505 | | | | 2,046,364 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | — | | | | 407,329,778 | | | | (4,192,780 | ) | | | 252,009 | | | | 100,006,685 | | | | 503,395,692 | | | | 8,402,532 | | | | 6,015,960 | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
| | Community Financial System, Inc.(f) | | $ | 169,987,632 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,449,829 | ) | | $ | (3,806,940 | ) | | $ | 37,515,993 | | | $ | 193,246,856 | | | | 3,327,826 | | | $ | 3,160,381 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | Community Healthcare Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 43,689,432 | | | | 2,808,647 | | | | (29,823,665 | ) | | | (33,794,022 | ) | | | 17,119,608 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,513,858 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Compass Minerals International, Inc.(a) | | | 36,124,701 | | | | 2,144,523 | | | | (28,057,283 | ) | | | (87,904,616 | ) | | | 77,692,675 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CONMED Corp. | | | 166,319,593 | | | | 11,613,135 | | | | (20,018,546 | ) | | | (6,206,890 | ) | | | (10,556,453 | ) | | | 141,150,839 | | | | 1,962,609 | | | | 820,659 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CONSOL Energy, Inc. | | | 150,719,419 | | | | 12,802,377 | | | | (22,405,783 | ) | | | 9,742,642 | | | | 26,902,556 | | | | 177,761,211 | | | | 1,698,626 | | | | 444,532 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. | | | 154,327,618 | | | | 14,470,481 | | | | (22,393,566 | ) | | | 5,785,048 | | | | 121,101,548 | | | | 273,291,129 | | | | 5,905,167 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Core Laboratories, Inc. | | | 53,906,000 | | | | 5,453,315 | | | | (8,168,621 | ) | | | (1,576,657 | ) | | | 5,607,216 | | | | 55,221,253 | | | | 2,980,100 | | | | 62,931 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CoreCivic, Inc. | | | 120,375,922 | | | | 8,361,019 | | | | (16,557,078 | ) | | | (491,539 | ) | | | (23,077,326 | ) | | | 88,610,998 | | | | 7,004,822 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | 109,535,744 | | | | 5,755,243 | | | | (10,142,009 | ) | | | (9,747,355 | ) | | | (31,443,384 | ) | | | 63,958,239 | | | | 1,410,325 | | | | 2,305,469 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Cross Country Healthcare, Inc. | | | 41,907,491 | | | | 2,775,159 | | | | (5,562,138 | ) | | | (1,653,570 | ) | | | (10,144,228 | ) | | | 27,322,714 | | | | 2,032,940 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 98,425,216 | | | | 6,838,570 | | | | (12,159,522 | ) | | | (153,884 | ) | | | (5,626,549 | ) | | | 87,323,831 | | | | 1,794,940 | | | | 1,137,365 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CSW Industrials, Inc. | | | — | | | | 382,431,199 | | | | (3,870,279 | ) | | | 60,739 | | | | 8,259,435 | | | | 386,881,094 | | | | 1,055,927 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CTS Corp. | | | 98,474,562 | | | | 8,149,578 | | | | (16,647,938 | ) | | | 3,068,403 | | | | 276,496 | | | | 93,321,101 | | | | 1,928,919 | | | | 156,492 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Customers Bancorp, Inc. | | | 101,367,522 | | | | 5,983,277 | | | | (7,114,595 | ) | | | 1,608,109 | | | | (14,583,715 | ) | | | 87,260,598 | | | | 1,878,592 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | CVB Financial Corp. | | | 156,554,438 | | | | 7,266,624 | | | | (14,841,768 | ) | | | (2,680,446 | ) | | | 2,132,610 | | | | 148,431,458 | | | | 8,329,487 | | | | 5,150,677 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Cytek Biosciences, Inc. | | | 44,984,430 | | | | 5,279,467 | | | | (4,790,197 | ) | | | (2,951,242 | ) | | | (4,773,906 | ) | | | 37,748,552 | | | | 6,813,818 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dana, Inc. | | | 110,753,068 | | | | 8,436,367 | | | | (13,978,271 | ) | | | (4,419,886 | ) | | | (14,236,449 | ) | | | 86,554,829 | | | | 8,196,480 | | | | 1,731,698 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. | | | 135,937,089 | | | | 7,499,191 | | | | (13,085,538 | ) | | | 526,044 | | | | (62,423,313 | ) | | | 68,453,473 | | | | 2,010,381 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Deluxe Corp. | | | 60,961,307 | | | | 5,393,421 | | | | (8,187,793 | ) | | | (1,905,860 | ) | | | (1,524,833 | ) | | | 54,736,242 | | | | 2,808,427 | | | | 1,771,330 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Designer Brands, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 31,716,095 | | | | 1,864,352 | | | | (20,770,359 | ) | | | (25,452,632 | ) | | | 12,642,544 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 143,920 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | | | 136,062,147 | | | | 9,488,097 | | | | (18,359,604 | ) | | | (2,849,933 | ) | | | (9,412,492 | ) | | | 114,928,215 | | | | 13,164,744 | | | | 804,068 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Digi International, Inc. | | | 78,434,480 | | | | 4,928,986 | | | | (8,677,847 | ) | | | 909,131 | | | | (11,911,088 | ) | | | 63,683,662 | | | | 2,313,246 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 45,186,213 | | | | 404,801 | | | | (1,835,195 | ) | | | (1,214,778 | ) | | | 22,803,855 | | | | 65,344,896 | | | | 2,268,920 | | | | 1,159,270 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dine Brands Global, Inc.(a) | | | 48,734,326 | | | | 2,746,342 | | | | (34,077,896 | ) | | | (43,832,398 | ) | | | 26,429,626 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,053,066 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Diodes, Inc. | | | 218,729,916 | | | | 15,527,014 | | | | (25,068,086 | ) | | | 316,138 | | | | (20,934,129 | ) | | | 188,570,853 | | | | 2,942,282 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | DNOW, Inc. | | | 109,719,194 | | | | 7,819,573 | | | | (13,442,915 | ) | | | 1,289,657 | | | | (17,934,631 | ) | | | 87,450,878 | | | | 6,763,409 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 104,157,515 | | | | 11,726,730 | | | | (10,159,454 | ) | | | 3,401,101 | | | | 2,566,157 | | | | 111,692,049 | | | | 1,696,674 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dorian LPG Ltd. | | | 89,039,592 | | | | 9,064,328 | | | | (9,378,141 | ) | | | 2,901,546 | | | | (11,865,067 | ) | | | 79,762,258 | | | | 2,317,323 | | | | 4,585,887 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dorman Products, Inc. | | | 184,483,809 | | | | 13,978,631 | | | | (33,152,658 | ) | | | 3,873,499 | | | | 26,920,194 | | | | 196,103,475 | | | | 1,733,588 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. | | | 330,969,132 | | | | 15,487,911 | | | | (23,031,461 | ) | | | (10,317,284 | ) | | | (161,667,761 | ) | | | 151,440,537 | | | | 8,992,906 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dril-Quip, Inc.(b) | | | 52,021,387 | | | | 3,082,143 | | | | (3,215,116 | ) | | | (1,867,399 | ) | | | 26,282,447 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | DXC Technology Co. | | | 261,941,846 | | | | 18,772,232 | | | | (35,699,618 | ) | | | (1,746,049 | ) | | | (5,028,490 | ) | | | 238,239,921 | | | | 11,481,442 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | DXP Enterprises, Inc. | | | 48,388,486 | | | | 3,648,506 | | | | (7,836,900 | ) | | | 1,481,719 | | | | (2,029,329 | ) | | | 43,652,482 | | | | 818,075 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dycom Industries, Inc. | | | 284,371,540 | | | | 23,641,937 | | | | (47,613,360 | ) | | | 11,021,080 | | | | 92,662,317 | | | | 364,083,514 | | | | 1,847,202 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Dynavax Technologies Corp. | | | 108,897,787 | | | | 7,152,180 | | | | (19,104,363 | ) | | | (1,580,383 | ) | | | (9,122,661 | ) | | | 86,242,560 | | | | 7,741,702 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 46,756,352 | | | | 572,930 | | | | (2,187,230 | ) | | | (3,662,516 | ) | | | 1,676,083 | | | | 43,155,619 | | | | 1,911,232 | | | | 1,779,514 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | | | 73,901,601 | | | | 5,716,348 | | | | (9,683,969 | ) | | | (4,934,522 | ) | | | 18,519,538 | | | | 83,518,996 | | | | 6,150,147 | | | | 3,487,540 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | EchoStar Corp., Class A | | | 116,518,688 | | | | 11,857,767 | | | | (22,990,998 | ) | | | 2,889,383 | | | | 81,937,400 | | | | 190,212,240 | | | | 7,663,668 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 130,314,327 | | | | 10,020,483 | | | | (18,888,188 | ) | | | (309,997 | ) | | | (7,317,855 | ) | | | 113,818,770 | | | | 3,132,052 | | | | 1,001,820 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Ellington Financial, Inc. | | | 63,431,203 | | | | 8,299,886 | | | | (6,256,940 | ) | | | 25,869 | | | | 5,906,728 | | | | 71,406,746 | | | | 5,539,701 | | | | 4,295,456 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Elme Communities | | | 83,013,576 | | | | 6,123,405 | | | | (11,874,395 | ) | | | (4,293,381 | ) | | | 25,686,632 | | | | 98,655,837 | | | | 5,608,632 | | | | 2,115,732 | | | | — | | | | | |
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Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
| | Embecta Corp. | | $ | 51,766,934 | | | $ | 4,507,974 | | | $ | (7,794,633 | ) | | $ | (5,368,901 | ) | | $ | 8,548,262 | | | $ | 51,659,636 | | | | 3,663,804 | | | $ | 1,166,719 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 77,506,103 | | | | — | | | | (5,869,444 | ) | | | 296,931 | | | | 3,639,643 | | | | 75,573,233 | | | | 1,575,427 | | | | 996,294 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Encore Capital Group, Inc. | | | 72,864,940 | | | | 5,855,632 | | | | (9,687,530 | ) | | | 545,211 | | | | 1,806,018 | | | | 71,384,271 | | | | 1,510,139 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Encore Wire Corp.(a) | | | 279,963,447 | | | | 6,620,564 | | | | (315,509,361 | ) | | | 246,139,246 | | | | (217,213,896 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,303 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Energizer Holdings, Inc. | | | 132,741,368 | | | | 9,998,470 | | | | (20,297,748 | ) | | | (2,292,459 | ) | | | 11,644,492 | | | | 131,794,123 | | | | 4,149,689 | | | | 2,694,286 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Enerpac Tool Group Corp., Class A | | | 130,735,444 | | | | 10,618,485 | | | | (18,797,386 | ) | | | 3,714,306 | | | | 18,704,116 | | | | 144,974,965 | | | | 3,460,849 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Enhabit, Inc.(a) | | | 39,567,070 | | | | 2,243,905 | | | | (29,425,018 | ) | | | (44,271,422 | ) | | | 31,885,465 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Enova International, Inc. | | | 123,538,671 | | | | 4,642,859 | | | | (24,383,308 | ) | | | 11,084,611 | | | | 25,590,432 | | | | 140,473,265 | | | | 1,676,492 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Enpro, Inc. | | | 238,291,764 | | | | 16,956,425 | | | | (26,802,250 | ) | | | 4,576,898 | | | | (15,214,286 | ) | | | 217,808,551 | | | | 1,343,005 | | | | 840,462 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Ensign Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 472,263,109 | | | | 34,818,663 | | | | (579,245,632 | ) | | | 311,973,488 | | | | (239,809,628 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 435,326 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Enviri Corp. | | | 49,491,243 | | | | 4,174,571 | | | | (7,007,334 | ) | | | (3,793,494 | ) | | | 9,755,460 | | | | 52,620,446 | | | | 5,089,018 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | ePlus, Inc. | | | 141,335,872 | | | | 11,230,813 | | | | (20,502,394 | ) | | | 4,436,497 | | | | 30,059,538 | | | | 166,560,326 | | | | 1,693,719 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | ESCO Technologies, Inc. | | | 187,009,178 | | | | 14,152,560 | | | | (24,886,187 | ) | | | 4,170,782 | | | | 32,278,962 | | | | 212,725,295 | | | | 1,649,289 | | | | 133,220 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 280,910,288 | | | | 43,607,097 | | | | (31,444,639 | ) | | | 3,894,723 | | | | 82,246,562 | | | | 379,214,031 | | | | 11,104,364 | | | | 6,522,647 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 53,540,771 | | | | 4,008,765 | | | | (7,003,134 | ) | | | 414,869 | | | | (4,824,669 | ) | | | 46,136,602 | | | | 1,446,742 | | | | 1,815,442 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Etsy, Inc. | | | — | | | | 396,784,153 | | | | (4,002,262 | ) | | | 30,952 | | | | 11,763,855 | | | | 404,576,698 | | | | 7,285,732 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | EVERTEC, Inc. | | | 174,163,939 | | | | 12,024,649 | | | | (21,983,344 | ) | | | 1,449,876 | | | | (27,942,800 | ) | | | 137,712,320 | | | | 4,063,509 | | | | 430,119 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 15,629,783 | | | | — | | | | (13,012,784 | ) | | | (49,687,334 | ) | | | 47,070,335 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | EZCORP, Inc., Class A, NVS(c) | | | N/A | | | | 2,709,162 | | | | (5,094,537 | ) | | | 533,124 | | | | 7,314,018 | | | | 37,123,305 | | | | 3,311,624 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Fabrinet(a) | | | 463,452,278 | | | | 36,229,939 | | | | (604,364,217 | ) | | | 390,445,457 | | | | (285,763,457 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | FB Financial Corp.(b) | | | 89,370,607 | | | | 7,959,535 | | | | (14,023,506 | ) | | | 1,272,030 | | | | (4,424,617 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 803,955 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Federal Signal Corp. | | | 349,207,715 | | | | 26,091,411 | | | | (45,493,871 | ) | | | 11,349,195 | | | | 21,686,710 | | | | 362,841,160 | | | | 3,882,315 | | | | 981,130 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | First BanCorp/Puerto Rico | | | 196,392,661 | | | | — | | | | (16,898,628 | ) | | | 8,833,723 | | | | 29,998,539 | | | | 218,326,295 | | | | 10,313,004 | | | | 3,478,989 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | First Bancorp/Southern Pines NC | | | 98,394,709 | | | | 432,411 | | | | (4,430,816 | ) | | | (1,327,262 | ) | | | 15,662,482 | | | | 108,731,524 | | | | 2,614,367 | | | | 1,164,008 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 94,229,992 | | | | 1,987,099 | | | | (6,011,752 | ) | | | (804,730 | ) | | | 21,939,815 | | | | 111,340,424 | | | | 6,492,153 | | | | 1,754,253 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | First Financial Bancorp | | | 141,381,955 | | | | — | | | | (6,005,065 | ) | | | (950,945 | ) | | | 18,146,526 | | | | 152,572,471 | | | | 6,047,264 | | | | 2,933,299 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | First Hawaiian, Inc. | | | 189,773,225 | | | | 14,435,806 | | | | (25,360,345 | ) | | | (1,391,641 | ) | | | 10,551,096 | | | | 188,008,141 | | | | 8,121,302 | | | | 4,458,259 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 157,685,484 | | | | 10,316,693 | | | | (18,355,630 | ) | | | 1,360,090 | | | | (15,765,788 | ) | | | 135,240,849 | | | | 5,233,779 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | FormFactor, Inc. | | | 239,877,184 | | | | 20,044,866 | | | | (36,974,232 | ) | | | 8,462,137 | | | | (5,356,157 | ) | | | 226,053,798 | | | | 4,914,213 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Fortrea Holdings, Inc. | | | 237,073,985 | | | | 514,798 | | | | (5,578,812 | ) | | | (3,483,325 | ) | | | (115,031,986 | ) | | | 113,494,660 | | | | 5,674,733 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Forward Air Corp.(b) | | | 64,716,795 | | | | 4,222,230 | | | | (35,517,185 | ) | | | (36,306,627 | ) | | | 59,886,089 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 149,675,869 | | | | 12,536,377 | | | | (18,550,669 | ) | | | 1,129,009 | | | | 28,263,128 | | | | 173,053,714 | | | | 5,904,255 | | | | 4,083,658 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Fox Factory Holding Corp. | | | — | | | | 152,023,534 | | | | (18,602,948 | ) | | | (974,973 | ) | | | (22,564,403 | ) | | | 109,881,210 | | | | 2,647,740 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 74,448,306 | | | | 6,058,791 | | | | (10,527,998 | ) | | | (1,745,664 | ) | | | 127,907 | | | | 68,361,342 | | | | 5,234,406 | | | | 3,732,008 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | | 286,147,087 | | | | 19,358,434 | | | | (37,636,996 | ) | | | 6,539,284 | | | | (12,980,754 | ) | | | 261,427,055 | | | | 2,494,057 | | | | 1,321,187 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Frontdoor, Inc. | | | 175,197,419 | | | | 15,012,861 | | | | (36,978,940 | ) | | | 7,123,789 | | | | 72,842,102 | | | | 233,197,231 | | | | 4,859,288 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 158,776,503 | | | | 36,903,722 | | | | (10,227,800 | ) | | | (214,134 | ) | | | 23,633,541 | | | | 208,871,832 | | | | 11,520,785 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Gates Industrial Corp. PLC | | | — | | | | 255,763,656 | | | | (6,552,434 | ) | | | (51,080 | ) | | | 2,832,095 | | | | 251,992,237 | | | | 14,358,532 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Gentherm, Inc. | | | 127,545,919 | | | | 8,600,997 | | | | (19,319,367 | ) | | | (3,777,728 | ) | | | (20,099,340 | ) | | | 92,950,481 | | | | 1,996,788 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 188,577,805 | | | | — | | | | (12,541,066 | ) | | | 4,034,006 | | | | 7,360,469 | | | | 187,431,214 | | | | 27,362,221 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | GEO Group, Inc. (The) | | | 116,993,858 | | | | 14,894,431 | | | | (9,650,749 | ) | | | 1,813,820 | | | | (12,836,281 | ) | | | 111,215,079 | | | | 8,654,870 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Getty Realty Corp. | | | 90,703,731 | | | | 8,163,321 | | | | (12,061,325 | ) | | | 315,100 | | | | 13,931,972 | | | | 101,052,799 | | | | 3,176,762 | | | | 2,850,353 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | Gibraltar Industries, Inc. | | | 165,982,396 | | | | 11,554,684 | | | | (20,142,087 | ) | | | 2,066,276 | | | | (24,088,467 | ) | | | 135,372,802 | | | | 1,935,833 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
| | G-III Apparel Group Ltd. | | | 80,161,244 | | | | 5,548,012 | | | | (12,699,982 | ) | | | (615,533 | ) | | | 4,896,114 | | | | 77,289,855 | | | | 2,532,433 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
Glaukos Corp. | | $ | 310,739,672 | | | $ | 51,091,089 | | | $ | (26,334,972 | ) | | $ | 10,442,528 | | | $ | 108,579,290 | | | $ | 454,517,607 | | | | 3,488,775 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
GMS, Inc. | | | 261,751,056 | | | | 19,230,722 | | | | (33,618,249 | ) | | | 7,712,232 | | | | (27,036,713 | ) | | | 228,039,048 | | | | 2,517,821 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc.(b) | | | 53,670,481 | | | | 3,684,110 | | | | (6,814,890 | ) | | | (3,408,660 | ) | | | 20,721,378 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 722,342 | | | | — | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(c) | | | N/A | | | | 8,976,601 | | | | (19,728,930 | ) | | | 1,783,976 | | | | 29,856,192 | | | | 137,299,554 | | | | 1,537,509 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 169,512,080 | | | | 14,715,795 | | | | (29,108,466 | ) | | | 7,619,568 | | | | 57,195,794 | | | | 219,934,771 | | | | 2,774,152 | | | | 732,073 | | | | — | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 27,918,280 | | | | — | | | | (287,976 | ) | | | (952,628 | ) | | | 8,006,314 | | | | 34,683,990 | | | | 2,961,912 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Green Plains, Inc. | | | 86,725,756 | | | | 13,464,098 | | | | (4,710,772 | ) | | | (8,791,388 | ) | | | (31,134,970 | ) | | | 55,552,724 | | | | 4,102,860 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 109,967,366 | | | | 7,761,734 | | | | (14,282,138 | ) | | | 1,895,991 | | | | (4,384,623 | ) | | | 100,958,330 | | | | 1,983,854 | | | | 1,239,883 | | | | — | |
Griffon Corp. | | | 189,755,002 | | | | 22,517,820 | | | | (21,072,266 | ) | | | 10,194,212 | | | | (19,630,948 | ) | | | 181,763,820 | | | | 2,596,626 | | | | 760,060 | | | | — | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. | | | — | | | | 145,222,600 | | | | (10,608,268 | ) | | | (2,273,855 | ) | | | (22,754,521 | ) | | | 109,585,956 | | | | 6,244,214 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 262,083,845 | | | | 20,221,586 | | | | (43,252,763 | ) | | | 15,544,427 | | | | 63,657,052 | | | | 318,254,147 | | | | 830,864 | | | | 835,681 | | | | — | |
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.(g) | | | 212,931,073 | | | | 8,250,445 | | | | (12,243,072 | ) | | | 425,452 | | | | 44,869,828 | | | | 254,233,726 | | | | 7,375,507 | | | | 6,157,823 | | | | — | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The) | | | 47,837,917 | | | | 3,224,142 | | | | (6,064,293 | ) | | | (4,648,554 | ) | | | 8,903,812 | | | | 49,253,024 | | | | 5,707,187 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Hanesbrands, Inc. | | | 137,124,946 | | | | 9,670,312 | | | | (17,433,507 | ) | | | 2,258,414 | | | | 33,078,091 | | | | 164,698,256 | | | | 22,407,926 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 32,078,068 | | | | — | | | | (1,588,632 | ) | | | (1,254,230 | ) | | | 6,481,742 | | | | 35,716,948 | | | | 1,920,266 | | | | 992,276 | | | | — | |
Harmonic, Inc. | | | 102,565,814 | | | | 7,650,174 | | | | (10,748,862 | ) | | | 2,574,094 | | | | 5,964,092 | | | | 108,005,312 | | | | 7,412,856 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc.(a) | | | 30,833,016 | | | | 2,230,829 | | | | (27,010,818 | ) | | | 4,127,202 | | | | (10,180,229 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 577,094 | | | | — | |
Hawkins, Inc. | | | 99,171,994 | | | | 9,916,677 | | | | (18,281,829 | ) | | | 5,745,908 | | | | 57,445,414 | | | | 153,998,164 | | | | 1,208,113 | | | | 434,988 | | | | — | |
Haynes International, Inc. | | | 51,663,220 | | | | 4,453,646 | | | | (7,194,796 | ) | | | 991,349 | | | | (1,547,767 | ) | | | 48,365,652 | | | | 812,322 | | | | 376,320 | | | | — | |
HB Fuller Co. | | | 291,912,112 | | | | 20,744,304 | | | | (36,155,250 | ) | | | 4,378,122 | | | | (6,070,411 | ) | | | 274,808,877 | | | | 3,461,941 | | | | 1,612,591 | | | | — | |
HCI Group, Inc.(c) | | | N/A | | | | 10,520,525 | | | | (3,012,011 | ) | | | 1,317,915 | | | | 21,880,682 | | | | 57,408,784 | | | | 536,230 | | | | 380,435 | | | | — | |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | | | 62,441,758 | | | | 4,367,692 | | | | (8,009,986 | ) | | | (6,380,010 | ) | | | (349,550 | ) | | | 52,069,904 | | | | 4,661,585 | | | | — | | | | — | |
HealthStream, Inc. | | | 43,213,567 | | | | 3,757,010 | | | | (6,014,937 | ) | | | 201,937 | | | | 3,159,697 | | | | 44,317,274 | | | | 1,536,660 | | | | 90,466 | | | | — | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 45,889,015 | | | | 3,669,654 | | | | (5,955,153 | ) | | | 641,457 | | | | 6,258,804 | | | | 50,503,777 | | | | 1,299,634 | | | | 407,031 | | | | — | |
Helen of Troy Ltd. | | | — | | | | 87,381,042 | | | | (912,238 | ) | | | 7,353 | | | | 3,154,265 | | | | 89,630,422 | | | | 1,449,158 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. | | | 104,258,014 | | | | 8,489,687 | | | | (13,274,407 | ) | | | 2,190,355 | | | | (560,509 | ) | | | 101,103,140 | | | | 9,108,391 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 280,710,753 | | | | 18,228,591 | | | | (30,563,739 | ) | | | 2,030,452 | | | | (79,630,464 | ) | | | 190,775,593 | | | | 6,271,387 | | | | 5,568,406 | | | | — | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 44,863,496 | | | | 619,573 | | | | (2,758,073 | ) | | | (1,628,351 | ) | | | 6,857,506 | | | | 47,954,151 | | | | 2,202,763 | | | | 1,054,892 | | | | — | |
Hibbett, Inc.(a) | | | 61,077,161 | | | | 3,293,633 | | | | (72,781,737 | ) | | | 45,522,096 | | | | (37,111,153 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 187,403,299 | | | | 15,132,816 | | | | (27,820,122 | ) | | | 3,116,031 | | | | 47,748,081 | | | | 225,580,105 | | | | 6,731,725 | | | | 7,107,315 | | | | — | |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | | | 238,257,223 | | | | 14,318,169 | | | | (21,982,441 | ) | | | (2,899,935 | ) | | | (103,292,297 | ) | | | 124,400,719 | | | | 4,474,846 | | | | 2,079,886 | | | | — | |
HNI Corp. | | | 142,367,324 | | | | 11,664,429 | | | | (18,872,560 | ) | | | 3,038,407 | | | | 23,514,340 | | | | 161,711,940 | | | | 3,003,565 | | | | 2,082,060 | | | | — | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 91,648,340 | | | | 973,298 | | | | (4,403,920 | ) | | | (1,996,181 | ) | | | 10,062,431 | | | | 96,283,968 | | | | 7,665,921 | | | | 2,221,055 | | | | — | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 100,136,924 | | | | — | | | | (4,260,721 | ) | | | (1,406,723 | ) | | | (4,226,238 | ) | | | 90,243,242 | | | | 2,582,067 | | | | 1,821,918 | | | | — | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A | | | 182,095,541 | | | | 13,669,773 | | | | (26,318,099 | ) | | | 4,130,380 | | | | 4,800,611 | | | | 178,378,206 | | | | 3,924,713 | | | | 1,040,607 | | | | — | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 55,189,483 | | | | 3,313,877 | | | | (3,195,559 | ) | | | (3,120,858 | ) | | | (11,261,161 | ) | | | 40,925,782 | | | | 8,561,879 | | | | 426,397 | | | | — | |
IAC, Inc. | | | — | | | | 273,901,592 | | | | (25,484,111 | ) | | | (1,526,936 | ) | | | (5,294,610 | ) | | | 241,595,935 | | | | 4,488,962 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd. | | | 76,787,219 | | | | 12,906,445 | | | | (6,611,327 | ) | | | (552,017 | ) | | | (14,457,238 | ) | | | 68,073,082 | | | | 2,139,990 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ICU Medical, Inc. | | | 146,979,247 | | | | 49,421,302 | | | | (16,703,242 | ) | | | 3,606,566 | | | | 99,303,494 | | | | 282,607,367 | | | | 1,550,913 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Impinj, Inc. | | | — | | | | 295,089,516 | | | | (3,104,138 | ) | | | 106,582 | | | | 20,997,259 | | | | 313,089,219 | | | | 1,446,006 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Inari Medical, Inc. | | | 166,090,927 | | | | 12,427,381 | | | | (23,399,851 | ) | | | (1,948,295 | ) | | | (21,452,530 | ) | | | 131,717,632 | | | | 3,193,929 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 147,955,908 | | | | — | | | | (7,919,295 | ) | | | (4,797,650 | ) | | | 23,857,516 | | | | 159,096,479 | | | | 2,690,622 | | | | 3,113,022 | | | | — | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 110,740,646 | | | | 9,482,119 | | | | (15,809,277 | ) | | | (2,531,694 | ) | | | 30,587,097 | | | | 132,468,891 | | | | 2,297,414 | | | | 1,835,200 | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
Ingevity Corp. | | $ | 109,111,890 | | | $ | 10,884,813 | | | $ | (10,015,018 | ) | | $ | (1,144,009 | ) | | $ | (18,796,621 | ) | | $ | 90,041,055 | | | | 2,308,745 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Innospec, Inc. | | | 216,531,908 | | | | 14,185,893 | | | | (24,790,061 | ) | | | 2,791,973 | | | | (29,600,420 | ) | | | 179,119,293 | | | | 1,583,865 | | | | 1,268,854 | | | | — | |
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | | | 196,591,916 | | | | 15,812,782 | | | | (28,161,431 | ) | | | (4,839,795 | ) | | | 62,747,177 | | | | 242,150,649 | | | | 1,799,039 | | | | 6,924,997 | | | | — | |
Innoviva, Inc. | | | 58,231,202 | | | | 5,858,934 | | | | (11,341,219 | ) | | | 1,371,736 | | | | 13,412,249 | | | | 67,532,902 | | | | 3,497,302 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc. | | | 346,915,721 | | | | 26,290,166 | | | | (44,796,482 | ) | | | 13,030,428 | | | | 41,801,871 | | | | 383,241,704 | | | | 1,779,292 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | | | — | | | | 407,032,024 | | | | (3,956,271 | ) | | | (58,869 | ) | | | (3,406,161 | ) | | | 399,610,723 | | | | 1,893,441 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Installed Building Products, Inc. | | | 409,605,812 | | | | 26,245,115 | | | | (48,171,543 | ) | | | 11,445,520 | | | | (34,820,648 | ) | | | 364,304,256 | | | | 1,479,288 | | | | 1,093,528 | | | | — | |
Insteel Industries, Inc. | | | 50,360,583 | | | | 3,293,997 | | | | (5,516,581 | ) | | | (532,027 | ) | | | (8,934,613 | ) | | | 38,671,359 | | | | 1,243,852 | | | | 78,154 | | | | — | |
Integer Holdings Corp. | | | 262,609,926 | | | | 19,303,220 | | | | (34,505,952 | ) | | | 7,490,483 | | | | 21,884,673 | | | | 276,782,350 | | | | 2,129,095 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp. | | | — | | | | 137,930,799 | | | | (8,479,424 | ) | | | (4,271,961 | ) | | | (47,923,209 | ) | | | 77,256,205 | | | | 4,251,855 | | | | — | | | | — | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 185,290,969 | | | | 14,822,616 | | | | (31,902,421 | ) | | | 5,539,554 | | | | 53,199,602 | | | | 226,950,320 | | | | 1,602,417 | | | | 1,345,970 | | | | — | |
Interface, Inc., Class A | | | 66,217,195 | | | | 5,465,202 | | | | (9,435,224 | ) | | | 703,073 | | | | 7,309,209 | | | | 70,259,455 | | | | 3,703,714 | | | | 78,408 | | | | — | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A | | | 80,834,305 | | | | 4,894,606 | | | | (5,718,422 | ) | | | (3,735,493 | ) | | | (39,227,865 | ) | | | 37,047,131 | | | | 8,992,022 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Itron, Inc. | | | 284,246,698 | | | | 22,539,517 | | | | (45,009,961 | ) | | | 8,510,247 | | | | 34,648,786 | | | | 304,935,287 | | | | 2,854,932 | | | | — | | | | — | |
J & J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 151,372,390 | | | | 12,694,457 | | | | (22,138,315 | ) | | | 1,430,211 | | | | 27,057,441 | | | | 170,416,184 | | | | 990,101 | | | | 1,565,400 | | | | — | |
Jack in the Box, Inc. | | | 90,464,340 | | | | 5,669,720 | | | | (10,236,701 | ) | | | (6,316,132 | ) | | | (23,038,292 | ) | | | 56,542,935 | | | | 1,214,932 | | | | 1,154,105 | | | | — | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 92,662,861 | | | | — | | | | (6,618,507 | ) | | | 263,781 | | | | 6,857,975 | | | | 93,166,110 | | | | 5,329,869 | | | | 1,943,070 | | | | — | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. | | | 167,021,826 | | | | 10,167,766 | | | | (30,546,256 | ) | | | 2,347,171 | | | | (24,705,843 | ) | | | 124,284,664 | | | | 18,945,833 | | | | — | | | | — | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 64,605,268 | | | | 5,220,007 | | | | (8,743,870 | ) | | | 517,109 | | | | (7,644,989 | ) | | | 53,953,525 | | | | 572,087 | | | | 1,882,019 | | | | — | |
John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 225,538,359 | | | | 16,736,808 | | | | (27,608,677 | ) | | | (3,453,101 | ) | | | (11,367,728 | ) | | | 199,845,661 | | | | 2,028,684 | | | | 426,666 | | | | — | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A | | | 109,181,518 | | | | 9,681,698 | | | | (20,022,179 | ) | | | 2,117,704 | | | | 25,381,472 | | | | 126,340,213 | | | | 2,618,450 | | | | 1,954,363 | | | | — | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. | | | 95,942,079 | | | | 7,212,025 | | | | (11,773,013 | ) | | | (1,365,909 | ) | | | (16,588,102 | ) | | | 73,427,080 | | | | 1,012,508 | | | | 1,632,504 | | | | — | |
Kaman Corp.(a) | | | 88,158,700 | | | | 592,447 | | | | (88,997,896 | ) | | | 1,782,858 | | | | (1,536,109 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A, NVS(c) | | | N/A | | | | 4,127,220 | | | | (6,231,555 | ) | | | 152,060 | | | | 1,364,399 | | | | 44,193,088 | | | | 2,064,133 | | | | 324,724 | | | | — | |
Kennametal, Inc. | | | 133,900,441 | | | | 10,122,264 | | | | (20,107,113 | ) | | | (22,588 | ) | | | 4,820,845 | | | | 128,713,849 | | | | 4,963,897 | | | | 2,124,329 | | | | — | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | | | 68,667,679 | | | | 6,371,291 | | | | (11,387,794 | ) | | | (3,301,767 | ) | | | 22,601,847 | | | | 82,951,256 | | | | 7,506,901 | | | | 1,811,491 | | | | — | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 39,683,551 | | | | 3,031,622 | | | | (5,491,229 | ) | | | (2,736,539 | ) | | | 11,522,174 | | | | 46,009,579 | | | | 3,725,472 | | | | 1,869,811 | | | | — | |
Knowles Corp. | | | 96,889,478 | | | | 8,266,879 | | | | (15,008,120 | ) | | | 338,543 | | | | 10,792,021 | | | | 101,278,801 | | | | 5,617,238 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | 217,953,909 | | | | 12,286,001 | | | | (20,411,791 | ) | | | (1,905,897 | ) | | | (58,413,298 | ) | | | 149,508,924 | | | | 7,085,731 | | | | 7,384,328 | | | | — | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 203,452,260 | | | | 19,251,208 | | | | (33,452,421 | ) | | | 5,885,441 | | | | 65,110,043 | | | | 260,246,531 | | | | 3,182,276 | | | | 3,332,309 | | | | — | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 77,999,677 | | | | 4,737,697 | | | | (8,677,294 | ) | | | (139,194 | ) | | | (25,973,325 | ) | | | 47,947,561 | | | | 1,312,553 | | | | 198,393 | | | | — | |
Korn Ferry | | | 233,337,852 | | | | 17,618,287 | | | | (31,414,343 | ) | | | 6,464,270 | | | | 26,023,030 | | | | 252,029,096 | | | | 3,349,669 | | | | 2,527,113 | | | | — | |
Krystal Biotech, Inc. | | | — | | | | 299,005,845 | | | | (17,443,942 | ) | | | (409,672 | ) | | | 11,063,623 | | | | 292,215,854 | | | | 1,605,317 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | | | 191,938,838 | | | | 12,994,397 | | | | (27,627,893 | ) | | | 1,509,892 | | | | (22,073,870 | ) | | | 156,741,364 | | | | 3,473,108 | | | | 1,489,671 | | | | — | |
Lakeland Financial Corp. | | | 111,815,586 | | | | 3,871,170 | | | | (8,225,223 | ) | | | (776,267 | ) | | | (1,486,381 | ) | | | 105,198,885 | | | | 1,615,462 | | | | 1,624,228 | | | | — | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 109,254,951 | | | | 9,068,924 | | | | (18,292,007 | ) | | | 2,007,198 | | | | 12,645,295 | | | | 114,684,361 | | | | 2,671,427 | | | | 1,146,362 | | | | — | |
LCI Industries | | | 211,026,488 | | | | 13,731,271 | | | | (24,150,298 | ) | | | (775,267 | ) | | | (4,280,875 | ) | | | 195,551,319 | | | | 1,622,294 | | | | 3,581,800 | | | | — | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | | — | | | | 111,446,758 | | | | (8,687,488 | ) | | | 230,697 | | | | 13,078,720 | | | | 116,068,687 | | | | 8,521,930 | | | | 445,519 | | | | — | |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | | | 88,815,428 | | | | 8,789,241 | | | | (11,978,457 | ) | | | 3,710,870 | | | | 31,300,926 | | | | 120,638,008 | | | | 1,298,719 | | | | 428,221 | | | | — | |
Leslie’s, Inc. | | | 81,012,497 | | | | 3,776,563 | | | | (6,321,019 | ) | | | (11,363,071 | ) | | | (29,761,117 | ) | | | 37,343,853 | | | | 11,817,675 | | | | — | | | | — | |
LGI Homes, Inc. | | | 161,558,915 | | | | 10,931,201 | | | | (18,031,671 | ) | | | 1,618,274 | | | | 95,426 | | | | 156,172,145 | | | | 1,317,686 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Liberty Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 212,251,930 | | | | 28,843,618 | | | | (21,927,183 | ) | | | 1,085,256 | | | | (19,155,934 | ) | | | 201,097,687 | | | | 10,534,190 | | | | 1,421,105 | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | |
| | Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | $ | 80,927,840 | | | $ | 13,014,639 | | | $ | (6,794,094 | ) | | $ | 803,308 | | | $ | 28,609,518 | | | $ | 116,561,211 | | | | 1,164,564 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | |
| | Lindsay Corp. | | | 87,669,760 | | | | 7,579,506 | | | | (13,864,697 | ) | | | (799,582 | ) | | | 5,607,188 | | | | 86,192,175 | | | | 691,529 | | | | 526,958 | | | | — | | | |
| | LiveRamp Holdings, Inc. | | | 154,634,003 | | | | 10,171,794 | | | | (16,460,723 | ) | | | (1,800,839 | ) | | | (41,317,650 | ) | | | 105,226,585 | | | | 4,246,432 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | LTC Properties, Inc. | | | 90,938,923 | | | | 9,359,170 | | | | (10,295,368 | ) | | | (721,822 | ) | | | 12,406,459 | | | | 101,687,362 | | | | 2,771,528 | | | | 3,235,164 | | | | — | | | |
| | LXP Industrial Trust | | | 178,269,512 | | | | 14,341,225 | | | | (24,283,690 | ) | | | (1,540,796 | ) | | | 21,067,706 | | | | 187,853,957 | | | | 18,691,936 | | | | 4,905,728 | | | | — | | | |
| | M/I Homes, Inc. | | | 256,983,654 | | | | 20,156,853 | | | | (41,013,239 | ) | | | 10,230,346 | | | | 51,900,292 | | | | 298,257,906 | | | | 1,740,534 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Macerich Co. (The) | | | 251,312,714 | | | | 17,845,244 | | | | (31,690,360 | ) | | | 2,580,934 | | | | 10,115,877 | | | | 250,164,409 | | | | 13,715,154 | | | | 4,920,717 | | | | — | | | |
| | Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Class A | | | 208,081,912 | | | | 18,903,868 | | | | (32,178,792 | ) | | | (724,577 | ) | | | 26,813,140 | | | | 220,895,551 | | | | 1,060,672 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | | | 324,595,238 | | | | 23,185,004 | | | | (36,544,770 | ) | | | 926,322 | | | | (20,403,942 | ) | | | 291,757,852 | | | | 11,947,496 | | | | 3,192,165 | | | | — | | | |
| | MARA Holdings, Inc.(h) | | | — | | | | 387,814,507 | | | | (14,273,479 | ) | | | (781,813 | ) | | | (69,486,414 | ) | | | 303,272,801 | | | | 18,697,460 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Marcus Corp. (The)(a) | | | 23,783,455 | | | | 751,739 | | | | (19,122,637 | ) | | | (17,131,903 | ) | | | 11,719,346 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 116,685 | | | | — | | | |
| | MarineMax, Inc. | | | 45,467,684 | | | | 3,846,859 | | | | (7,754,816 | ) | | | 284,246 | | | | 2,466,222 | | | | 44,310,195 | | | | 1,256,314 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Masterbrand, Inc. | | | 160,872,762 | | | | 10,772,704 | | | | (18,948,789 | ) | | | 3,090,070 | | | | (5,676,321 | ) | | | 150,110,426 | | | | 8,096,571 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Materion Corp. | | | 183,669,118 | | | | 12,382,182 | | | | (20,087,910 | ) | | | 2,943,736 | | | | (31,289,511 | ) | | | 147,617,615 | | | | 1,319,664 | | | | 375,466 | | | | — | | | |
| | Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 68,853,206 | | | | 5,157,004 | | | | (9,117,279 | ) | | | (7,142,388 | ) | | | 883,408 | | | | 58,633,951 | | | | 3,451,086 | | | | 730,785 | | | | — | | | |
| | Matson, Inc. | | | 265,182,398 | | | | 20,486,950 | | | | (49,811,811 | ) | | | 12,738,883 | | | | 55,483,825 | | | | 304,080,245 | | | | 2,132,101 | | | | 1,519,241 | | | | — | | | |
| | Matthews International Corp., Class A | | | 64,606,680 | | | | 4,609,808 | | | | (7,339,143 | ) | | | (4,688,723 | ) | | | (11,779,401 | ) | | | 45,409,221 | | | | 1,957,294 | | | | 991,218 | | | | — | | | |
| | MaxLinear, Inc. | | | 94,301,983 | | | | 6,796,417 | | | | (9,815,362 | ) | | | (7,138,423 | ) | | | (13,918,613 | ) | | | 70,226,002 | | | | 4,849,862 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | MDC Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 253,760,822 | | | | 200,267 | | | | (254,323,597 | ) | | | 110,590,394 | | | | (110,227,886 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. | | | 190,134,937 | | | | 14,453,173 | | | | (27,494,397 | ) | | | 2,754,301 | | | | 43,059,087 | | | | 222,907,101 | | | | 38,103,778 | | | | 15,301,825 | | | | — | | | |
| | Medifast, Inc.(a) | | | 27,979,271 | | | | 823,218 | | | | (15,497,089 | ) | | | (71,591,006 | ) | | | 58,285,606 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Mercury Systems, Inc. | | | 104,629,420 | | | | 9,044,904 | | | | (20,389,381 | ) | | | (1,382,875 | ) | | | 26,769,623 | | | | 118,671,691 | | | | 3,207,343 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | | | 295,424,924 | | | | 23,870,245 | | | | (43,097,924 | ) | | | 10,951,829 | | | | 78,109,508 | | | | 365,258,582 | | | | 3,695,827 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 431,891,105 | | | | 32,032,171 | | | | (59,426,351 | ) | | | 14,255,422 | | | | 54,217,205 | | | | 472,969,552 | | | | 2,306,381 | | | | 3,631,008 | | | | — | | | |
| | Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | | | 38,095,952 | | | | 3,519,213 | | | | (3,361,491 | ) | | | (2,234,941 | ) | | | 8,909,580 | | | | 44,928,313 | | | | 345,975 | | | | 110,458 | | | | — | | | |
| | Metallus, Inc. | | | 57,724,176 | | | | 4,437,263 | | | | (6,417,677 | ) | | | (240,884 | ) | | | (19,222,944 | ) | | | 36,279,934 | | | | 2,446,388 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Methode Electronics, Inc.(a) | | | 29,439,340 | | | | 599,878 | | | | (25,307,321 | ) | | | (64,366,933 | ) | | | 59,635,036 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 335,507 | | | | — | | | |
| | MGE Energy, Inc. | | | 192,258,801 | | | | 15,015,969 | | | | (25,305,195 | ) | | | 1,103,794 | | | | 28,806,130 | | | | 211,879,499 | | | | 2,316,889 | | | | 2,131,945 | | | | — | | | |
| | Middlesex Water Co. | | | 63,147,893 | | | | 5,278,864 | | | | (9,208,030 | ) | | | (3,457,275 | ) | | | 18,132,438 | | | | 73,893,890 | | | | 1,132,647 | | | | 777,995 | | | | — | | | |
| | MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 121,771,339 | | | | 10,360,819 | | | | (21,478,701 | ) | | | 1,223,592 | | | | (2,046,492 | ) | | | 109,830,557 | | | | 4,435,806 | | | | 1,821,124 | | | | — | | | |
| | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 165,905,226 | | | | 12,910,414 | | | | (24,639,028 | ) | | | 2,593,262 | | | | 1,529,924 | | | | 158,299,798 | | | | 2,049,719 | | | | 435,098 | | | | — | | | |
| | ModivCare, Inc.(a) | | | 19,550,593 | | | | — | | | | (17,945,634 | ) | | | (44,551,662 | ) | | | 42,946,703 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Monro, Inc. | | | 63,704,744 | | | | 4,711,416 | | | | (7,647,382 | ) | | | (5,245,860 | ) | | | (668,803 | ) | | | 54,854,115 | | | | 1,900,697 | | | | 1,130,189 | | | | — | | | |
| | Moog, Inc., Class A | | | 310,010,605 | | | | 25,281,711 | | | | (46,492,807 | ) | | | 11,122,450 | | | | 69,039,490 | | | | 368,961,449 | | | | 1,826,361 | | | | 1,080,277 | | | | — | | | |
| | Movado Group, Inc.(a) | | | 29,513,715 | | | | 2,576,108 | | | | (22,256,969 | ) | | | (11,159,138 | ) | | | 1,326,284 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,095,859 | | | | — | | | |
| | Mr. Cooper Group, Inc. | | | 339,614,041 | | | | 4,962,227 | | | | (26,184,515 | ) | | | 12,744,239 | | | | 47,324,576 | | | | 378,460,568 | | | | 4,105,669 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Mueller Industries, Inc. | | | 413,464,268 | | | | 34,487,366 | | | | (64,367,372 | ) | | | 17,691,258 | | | | 131,860,271 | | | | 533,135,791 | | | | 7,194,815 | | | | 3,039,778 | | | | — | | | |
| | Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 57,828,590 | | | | 3,261,264 | | | | (4,960,060 | ) | | | (1,130,495 | ) | | | (22,093,699 | ) | | | 32,905,600 | | | | 2,381,013 | | | | 669,175 | | | | — | | | |
| | MYR Group, Inc. | | | 199,465,733 | | | | 11,839,710 | | | | (20,295,077 | ) | | | 2,163,156 | | | | (85,632,776 | ) | | | 107,540,746 | | | | 1,051,949 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Myriad Genetics, Inc. | | | 127,489,656 | | | | 11,334,917 | | | | (16,181,194 | ) | | | 778,930 | | | | 35,079,293 | | | | 158,501,602 | | | | 5,786,842 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Nabors Industries Ltd. | | | 51,914,858 | | | | 3,940,811 | | | | (5,413,552 | ) | | | (3,719,057 | ) | | | (9,706,191 | ) | | | 37,016,869 | | | | 574,172 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 90,295,690 | | | | — | | | | (3,550,949 | ) | | | (135,603 | ) | | | 14,950,292 | | | | 101,559,430 | | | | 2,412,338 | | | | 1,386,453 | | | | — | | | |
| | National HealthCare Corp. | | | 86,093,317 | | | | 8,081,160 | | | | (23,275,430 | ) | | | 3,213,234 | | | | 24,466,748 | | | | 98,579,029 | | | | 783,804 | | | | 1,014,578 | | | | — | | | |
| | National Vision Holdings, Inc. | | | 117,699,450 | | | | 5,750,899 | | | | (9,390,707 | ) | | | (7,501,389 | ) | | | (52,059,923 | ) | | | 54,498,330 | | | | 4,995,264 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 114,503,002 | | | | — | | | | (5,361,782 | ) | | | (64,903 | ) | | | 23,062,223 | | | | 132,138,540 | | | | 2,987,532 | | | | 2,034,252 | | | | — | | | |
| | NCR Atleos Corp. | | | 89,256,550 | | | | 13,440,171 | | | | (10,226,242 | ) | | | 1,103,927 | | | | 37,902,219 | | | | 131,476,625 | | | | 4,608,364 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | NCR Voyix Corp. | | | 114,431,766 | | | | 11,847,158 | | | | (8,548,353 | ) | | | (910,286 | ) | | | 8,882,126 | | | | 125,702,411 | | | | 9,263,258 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
NeoGenomics, Inc. | | $ | 135,337,127 | | | $ | 9,911,366 | | | $ | (16,085,386 | ) | | $ | (15,785,029 | ) | | $ | 7,081,765 | | | $ | 120,459,843 | | | | 8,166,769 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
NetScout Systems, Inc. | | | 105,320,932 | | | | 7,572,428 | | | | (13,676,450 | ) | | | (5,542,016 | ) | | | 4,861,871 | | | | 98,536,765 | | | | 4,530,426 | | | | — | | | | — | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 44,236,066 | | | | 3,093,710 | | | | (5,398,506 | ) | | | (7,509,588 | ) | | | 2,255,325 | | | | 36,677,007 | | | | 5,794,156 | | | | 2,335,176 | | | | — | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 206,655,495 | | | | 24,313,674 | | | | (17,749,140 | ) | | | (3,458,411 | ) | | | (6,206,390 | ) | | | 203,555,228 | | | | 26,504,587 | | | | 3,588,188 | | | | — | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 48,921,300 | | | | 282,082 | | | | (5,173,768 | ) | | | (124,451 | ) | | | 17,883,073 | | | | 61,788,236 | | | | 1,403,959 | | | | 1,387,433 | | | | — | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 177,566,683 | | | | 14,412,882 | | | | (29,510,050 | ) | | | 5,983,810 | | | | 40,636,506 | | | | 209,089,831 | | | | 5,076,228 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. | | | 245,218,591 | | | | 29,091,461 | | | | (22,760,369 | ) | | | 943,285 | | | | (28,331,415 | ) | | | 224,161,553 | | | | 6,330,459 | | | | 5,028,563 | | | | — | |
Northfield Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 25,858,223 | | | | 321,637 | | | | (23,105,698 | ) | | | (16,146,629 | ) | | | 13,072,467 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 342,180 | | | | — | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 98,166,325 | | | | 603,926 | | | | (4,927,881 | ) | | | (1,958,043 | ) | | | 16,051,130 | | | | 107,935,457 | | | | 8,066,925 | | | | 3,339,605 | | | | — | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co. | | | 92,464,716 | | | | 8,431,031 | | | | (9,441,493 | ) | | | (1,904,160 | ) | | | 10,719,134 | | | | 100,269,228 | | | | 2,456,375 | | | | 2,430,112 | | | | — | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 46,295,787 | | | | 2,711,195 | | | | (25,061,412 | ) | | | (107,374,736 | ) | | | 87,319,909 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 400,197 | | | | — | |
NV5 Global, Inc. | | | 84,619,580 | | | | 6,286,837 | | | | (8,781,766 | ) | | | (1,916,228 | ) | | | (2,325,935 | ) | | | 77,882,488 | | | | 833,146 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. | | | 159,186,222 | | | | 12,977,372 | | | | (20,628,892 | ) | | | 3,212,430 | | | | 5,786,330 | | | | 160,533,462 | | | | 6,454,904 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ODP Corp. (The) | | | 119,796,714 | | | | 7,909,545 | | | | (12,751,638 | ) | | | (12,301 | ) | | | (51,480,215 | ) | | | 63,462,105 | | | | 2,133,180 | | | | — | | | | — | |
OFG Bancorp | | | 114,835,642 | | | | 2,293,986 | | | | (9,161,811 | ) | | | 3,033,683 | | | | 21,465,828 | | | | 132,467,328 | | | | 2,948,961 | | | | 1,501,133 | | | | — | |
O-I Glass, Inc. | | | 173,363,990 | | | | 10,323,574 | | | | (17,364,677 | ) | | | (2,164,959 | ) | | | (34,393,348 | ) | | | 129,764,580 | | | | 9,890,593 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Olympic Steel, Inc.(a) | | | 47,046,671 | | | | 1,368,136 | | | | (26,777,923 | ) | | | 8,428,612 | | | | (30,065,496 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 195,049 | | | | — | |
Omnicell, Inc. | | | 89,774,859 | | | | 7,772,979 | | | | (13,618,744 | ) | | | (3,270,112 | ) | | | 47,122,372 | | | | 127,781,354 | | | | 2,930,765 | | | | — | | | | — | |
OPENLANE, Inc. | | | 126,216,648 | | | | 9,969,174 | | | | (16,054,038 | ) | | | 569,394 | | | | (4,240,251 | ) | | | 116,460,927 | | | | 6,899,344 | | | | — | | | | — | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 30,618,556 | | | | 578,057 | | | | (22,317,615 | ) | | | (29,568,399 | ) | | | 20,689,401 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Organon & Co. | | | 324,517,911 | | | | 25,441,062 | | | | (42,925,649 | ) | | | 3,179,872 | | | | 2,526,435 | | | | 312,739,631 | | | | 16,348,125 | | | | 9,618,118 | | | | — | |
OSI Systems, Inc. | | | 151,681,838 | | | | 11,271,668 | | | | (18,829,021 | ) | | | 3,440,724 | | | | 5,325,475 | | | | 152,890,684 | | | | 1,006,986 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Otter Tail Corp. | | | 243,381,542 | | | | 18,637,520 | | | | (29,943,950 | ) | | | (181,194 | ) | | | (23,596,346 | ) | | | 208,297,572 | | | | 2,665,015 | | | | 2,621,193 | | | | — | |
Outfront Media, Inc. | | | 164,701,790 | | | | 11,905,719 | | | | (30,235,718 | ) | | | (582,942 | ) | | | 15,022,568 | | | | 160,811,417 | | | | 8,749,261 | | | | 5,848,138 | | | | — | |
Owens & Minor, Inc. | | | 143,173,635 | | | | 7,333,530 | | | | (14,958,589 | ) | | | (8,019,561 | ) | | | (53,615,716 | ) | | | 73,913,299 | | | | 4,710,854 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Oxford Industries, Inc. | | | 112,066,622 | | | | 7,784,303 | | | | (13,213,764 | ) | | | 778,356 | | | | (26,207,376 | ) | | | 81,208,141 | | | | 936,009 | | | | 1,303,646 | | | | — | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 152,583,384 | | | | — | | | | (5,776,148 | ) | | | (3,920,894 | ) | | | 10,765,476 | | | | 153,651,818 | | | | 6,106,988 | | | | 4,153,234 | | | | — | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. | | | 91,656,770 | | | | 5,891,866 | | | | (9,550,559 | ) | | | (11,415,414 | ) | | | (32,175,125 | ) | | | 44,407,538 | | | | 2,950,667 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc. | | | 140,410,136 | | | | 13,724,287 | | | | (13,825,792 | ) | | | 1,589,109 | | | | 16,054,516 | | | | 157,952,256 | | | | 1,668,451 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Papa John’s International, Inc. | | | 147,738,047 | | | | 8,616,482 | | | | (16,167,597 | ) | | | (5,535,684 | ) | | | (22,653,848 | ) | | | 111,997,400 | | | | 2,079,031 | | | | 2,033,412 | | | | — | |
Park National Corp. | | | 131,604,688 | | | | 11,420,441 | | | | (17,929,172 | ) | | | 3,047,697 | | | | 26,939,682 | | | | 155,083,336 | | | | 923,225 | | | | 2,043,682 | | | | — | |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 86,978,756 | | | | — | | | | (8,185,639 | ) | | | 3,589,979 | | | | 22,037,793 | | | | 104,420,889 | | | | 1,581,895 | | | | 166,054 | | | | — | |
Patrick Industries, Inc. | | | 168,332,872 | | | | 18,281,026 | | | | (14,682,235 | ) | | | 4,560,972 | | | | 26,713,917 | | | | 203,206,552 | | | | 1,427,313 | | | | 1,547,670 | | | | — | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 154,005,164 | | | | 9,990,939 | | | | (23,044,591 | ) | | | (4,390,061 | ) | | | (27,731,377 | ) | | | 108,830,074 | | | | 4,983,062 | | | | 2,796,597 | | | | — | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | | 259,086,203 | | | | 38,444,723 | | | | (30,697,972 | ) | | | 1,005,260 | | | | (93,494,178 | ) | | | 174,344,036 | | | | 22,790,070 | | | | 3,382,727 | | | | — | |
PDF Solutions, Inc. | | | 69,614,307 | | | | 5,563,446 | | | | (8,575,346 | ) | | | 1,222,647 | | | | (5,448,686 | ) | | | 62,376,368 | | | | 1,968,951 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Peabody Energy Corp. | | | 180,432,391 | | | | 37,440,316 | | | | (22,492,264 | ) | | | (2,258,784 | ) | | | 19,766,987 | | | | 212,888,646 | | | | 8,021,426 | | | | 1,087,303 | | | | — | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 125,421,081 | | | | 8,287,067 | | | | (14,914,442 | ) | | | (334,098 | ) | | | (16,825,743 | ) | | | 101,633,865 | | | | 7,682,076 | | | | 154,516 | | | | — | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. | | | 56,116,907 | | | | 3,885,693 | | | | (6,257,021 | ) | | | (4,136,023 | ) | | | 12,609,192 | | | | 62,218,748 | | | | 5,368,313 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc. | | | — | | | | 201,905,592 | | | | (13,601,984 | ) | | | (30,704 | ) | | | (9,108,977 | ) | | | 179,163,927 | | | | 9,499,678 | | | | — | | | | — | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | 85,896,365 | | | | 6,415,781 | | | | (11,060,615 | ) | | | (1,805,342 | ) | | | (763,060 | ) | | | 78,683,129 | | | | 5,517,751 | | | | 4,598,910 | | | | — | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 77,794,259 | | | | — | | | | (11,118,046 | ) | | | 2,977,402 | | | | 17,510,572 | | | | 87,164,187 | | | | 3,919,253 | | | | 1,039,332 | | | | — | |
Perficient, Inc. | | | 132,847,665 | | | | 12,186,723 | | | | (20,691,854 | ) | | | 2,514,686 | | | | 42,222,811 | | | | 169,080,031 | | | | 2,240,064 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | | $ | 17,762,924 | | | $ | 1,871,391 | | | $ | (3,405,720 | ) | | $ | (950,350 | ) | | $ | 14,019,712 | | | $ | 29,297,957 | | | | 1,300,975 | | | $ | 328,556 | | | $ | — | |
Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. | | | 295,590,681 | | | | 19,993,509 | | | | (36,599,668 | ) | | | 106,445 | | | | 14,226,690 | | | | 293,317,657 | | | | 7,778,246 | | | | 4,803,069 | | | | — | |
Phinia, Inc. | | | 121,178,821 | | | | 10,467,142 | | | | (27,487,263 | ) | | | 4,515,483 | | | | 19,474,810 | | | | 128,148,993 | | | | 2,784,032 | | | | 1,552,830 | | | | — | |
Photronics, Inc. | | | 119,751,092 | | | | 8,404,246 | | | | (12,875,779 | ) | | | 1,981,478 | | | | (17,255,917 | ) | | | 100,005,120 | | | | 4,038,979 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Piper Sandler Cos. | | | 203,757,726 | | | | 18,379,034 | | | | (23,375,816 | ) | | | 7,809,184 | | | | 78,749,174 | | | | 285,319,302 | | | | 1,005,318 | | | | 1,287,038 | | | | — | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A(c) | | | N/A | | | | 55,164,071 | | | | (14,933,132 | ) | | | 1,454,214 | | | | 47,751,543 | | | | 201,474,473 | | | | 1,510,983 | | | | 742,329 | | | | — | |
Plexus Corp. | | | 176,823,465 | | | | 14,631,248 | | | | (30,323,048 | ) | | | 5,690,722 | | | | 69,524,869 | | | | 236,347,256 | | | | 1,728,822 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Powell Industries, Inc.(b) | | | 88,840,309 | | | | 7,562,494 | | | | (12,946,440 | ) | | | 5,034,261 | | | | (64,431,255 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 328,942 | | | | — | |
PRA Group, Inc. | | | 69,490,212 | | | | 4,735,373 | | | | (8,007,966 | ) | | | (3,377,721 | ) | | | (6,784,429 | ) | | | 56,055,469 | | | | 2,506,953 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Premier, Inc., Class A | | | 179,314,936 | | | | 10,735,593 | | | | (37,634,856 | ) | | | (4,810,920 | ) | | | (14,022,873 | ) | | | 133,581,880 | | | | 6,679,094 | | | | 3,171,362 | | | | — | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc. | | | 243,915,011 | | | | 16,215,155 | | | | (29,776,693 | ) | | | 4,778,774 | | | | (6,429,461 | ) | | | 228,702,786 | | | | 3,172,022 | | | | — | | | | — | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 142,081,464 | | | | 10,708,864 | | | | (18,743,258 | ) | | | 1,174,064 | | | | 11,354,463 | | | | 146,575,597 | | | | 1,597,032 | | | | 2,664,612 | | | | — | |
Privia Health Group, Inc. | | | 135,905,076 | | | | 9,965,448 | | | | (17,171,104 | ) | | | (6,312,431 | ) | | | (3,697,851 | ) | | | 118,689,138 | | | | 6,517,800 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ProAssurance Corp. | | | 43,453,464 | | | | 904,101 | | | | (1,508,892 | ) | | | (4,485,062 | ) | | | 11,704,970 | | | | 50,068,581 | | | | 3,329,028 | | | | — | | | | — | |
PROG Holdings, Inc. | | | 104,567,589 | | | | 9,083,566 | | | | (23,165,479 | ) | | | 4,865,253 | | | | 35,456,180 | | | | 130,807,109 | | | | 2,697,610 | | | | 709,423 | | | | — | |
Progress Software Corp. | | | 158,417,275 | | | | 12,728,443 | | | | (25,581,296 | ) | | | 2,396,452 | | | | 35,649,526 | | | | 183,610,400 | | | | 2,725,403 | | | | 1,024,475 | | | | — | |
Progyny, Inc. | | | — | | | | 83,846,271 | | | | (863,822 | ) | | | (11,008 | ) | | | 647,417 | | | | 83,618,858 | | | | 4,989,192 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.(b) | | | 46,467,256 | | | | 3,841,606 | | | | (8,895,172 | ) | | | (7,057,487 | ) | | | 20,888,158 | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc. | | | — | | | | 139,138,756 | | | | (10,993,344 | ) | | | 1,887,151 | | | | 38,862,337 | | | | 168,894,900 | | | | 3,753,220 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Proto Labs, Inc. | | | 62,269,171 | | | | 4,480,995 | | | | (8,620,393 | ) | | | (14,390,074 | ) | | | 3,178,435 | | | | 46,918,134 | | | | 1,597,485 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 72,965,846 | | | | 29,742,785 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,504,133 | | | | 127,212,764 | | | | 6,854,136 | | | | 2,810,400 | | | | — | |
Quaker Chemical Corp.(b) | | | 192,463,746 | | | | 12,203,747 | | | | (21,758,542 | ) | | | (2,847,507 | ) | | | (28,656,684 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 836,268 | | | | — | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 86,192,111 | | | | 30,608,600 | | | | (7,386,184 | ) | | | 976,283 | | | | (27,096,299 | ) | | | 83,294,511 | | | | 3,001,604 | | | | 410,743 | | | | — | |
QuidelOrtho Corp. | | | — | | | | 147,514,097 | | | | (4,228,964 | ) | | | 350,619 | | | | 23,813,786 | | | | 167,449,538 | | | | 3,672,139 | | | | — | | | | — | |
QuinStreet, Inc. | | | 62,392,409 | | | | 5,806,329 | | | | (5,888,872 | ) | | | 1,141,749 | | | | 3,721,926 | | | | 67,173,541 | | | | 3,511,424 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | 97,658,707 | | | | 10,732,361 | | | | (10,645,241 | ) | | | (3,645,450 | ) | | | (12,568,730 | ) | | | 81,531,647 | | | | 10,685,668 | | | | 5,695,875 | | | | — | |
Redwood Trust, Inc. | | | 56,581,824 | | | | 5,264,457 | | | | (8,714,820 | ) | | | (4,354,511 | ) | | | 16,146,052 | | | | 64,923,002 | | | | 8,398,836 | | | | 2,843,247 | | | | — | |
REGENXBIO, Inc. | | | 57,601,903 | | | | 5,805,743 | | | | (3,524,761 | ) | | | (5,939,202 | ) | | | (23,432,668 | ) | | | 30,511,015 | | | | 2,908,581 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Renasant Corp. | | | 116,570,065 | | | | 18,027,747 | | | | (7,710,171 | ) | | | (430,503 | ) | | | 4,365,892 | | | | 130,823,030 | | | | 4,025,324 | | | | 1,739,593 | | | | — | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc. | | | 221,196,393 | | | | 15,111,463 | | | | (25,641,353 | ) | | | 181,002 | | | | (23,588,625 | ) | | | 187,258,880 | | | | 9,297,859 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Resources Connection, Inc.(a) | | | 28,381,896 | | | | 825,623 | | | | (23,420,046 | ) | | | (11,211,721 | ) | | | 5,424,248 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 301,443 | | | | — | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 109,657,421 | | | | 9,335,362 | | | | (15,452,089 | ) | | | (2,433,754 | ) | | | 26,644,224 | | | | 127,751,164 | | | | 8,121,498 | | | | 2,540,095 | | | | — | |
REX American Resources Corp. | | | 60,573,866 | | | | 3,976,881 | | | | (6,053,320 | ) | | | 994,728 | | | | (13,880,720 | ) | | | 45,611,435 | | | | 985,341 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Robert Half, Inc. | | | — | | | | 459,314,384 | | | | (37,282,191 | ) | | | 410,046 | | | | 15,387,531 | | | | 437,829,770 | | | | 6,495,027 | | | | 3,665,496 | | | | — | |
Rogers Corp. | | | 134,316,013 | | | | 9,867,176 | | | | (15,746,118 | ) | | | (3,795,885 | ) | | | (3,152,159 | ) | | | 121,489,027 | | | | 1,075,029 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 222,647,642 | | | | 14,994,774 | | | | (25,959,124 | ) | | | (538,368 | ) | | | (3,587,160 | ) | | | 207,557,764 | | | | 3,928,786 | | | | 1,448,754 | | | | — | |
RXO, Inc. | | | 172,853,853 | | | | 51,589,738 | | | | (25,843,768 | ) | | | 1,000,186 | | | | 44,510,179 | | | | 244,110,188 | | | | 8,718,221 | | | | — | | | | — | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 81,315,390 | | | | 1,566,760 | | | | (5,634,508 | ) | | | (850,456 | ) | | | 25,292,263 | | | | 101,689,449 | | | | 2,422,908 | | | | 1,662,388 | | | | — | |
Sabre Corp. | | | 62,219,185 | | | | 6,607,785 | | | | (9,928,614 | ) | | | (5,153,083 | ) | | | 36,173,412 | | | | 89,918,685 | | | | 24,501,004 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 80,597,815 | | | | 4,165,523 | | | | (6,560,653 | ) | | | 188,071 | | | | (774,503 | ) | | | 77,616,253 | | | | 949,086 | | | | 1,783,001 | | | | — | |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. | | | 87,991,813 | | | | 5,922,516 | | | | (12,769,257 | ) | | | (454,919 | ) | | | 7,930,768 | | | | 88,620,921 | | | | 6,530,650 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sanmina Corp. | | | 234,219,748 | | | | 18,710,079 | | | | (38,276,155 | ) | | | 8,195,809 | | | | 14,673,867 | | | | 237,523,348 | | | | 3,470,027 | | | | — | | | | — | |
ScanSource, Inc. | | | 75,101,104 | | | | 6,167,313 | | | | (18,334,405 | ) | | | 2,622,617 | | | | 3,800,900 | | | | 69,357,529 | | | | 1,444,046 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Scholastic Corp. | | | 66,855,493 | | | | 5,167,624 | | | | (11,089,768 | ) | | | (1,490,597 | ) | | | (8,316,892 | ) | | | 51,125,860 | | | | 1,597,184 | | | | 696,469 | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | |
| | Schrodinger, Inc. | | $ | 99,752,391 | | | $ | 6,060,978 | | | $ | (9,315,483 | ) | | $ | (6,928,416 | ) | | $ | (24,335,241 | ) | | $ | 65,234,229 | | | | 3,516,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | |
| | Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 143,325,915 | | | | — | | | | (6,957,214 | ) | | | (2,781,657 | ) | | | 9,097,296 | | | | 142,684,340 | | | | 5,354,009 | | | | 1,996,760 | | | | — | | | |
| | Sealed Air Corp.(c) | | | N/A | | | | 62,514,350 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,591,143 | | | | 283,017,488 | | | | 7,796,625 | | | | 2,863,116 | | | | — | | | |
| | Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | | 214,075,673 | | | | 18,666,345 | | | | (31,772,080 | ) | | | 5,520,383 | | | | 26,706,221 | | | | 233,196,542 | | | | 6,687,598 | | | | 1,776,150 | | | | — | | | |
| | Semtech Corp. | | | 119,360,948 | | | | 36,406,158 | | | | (16,281,822 | ) | | | 2,571,833 | | | | 75,494,245 | | | | 217,551,362 | | | | 4,764,594 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Sensient Technologies Corp. | | | 197,426,746 | | | | 14,213,342 | | | | (24,641,694 | ) | | | 1,805,537 | | | | 28,790,653 | | | | 217,594,584 | | | | 2,712,473 | | | | 2,320,307 | | | | — | | | |
| | Service Properties Trust | | | 76,310,453 | | | | 4,899,658 | | | | (8,281,187 | ) | | | (7,474,481 | ) | | | (17,401,259 | ) | | | 48,053,184 | | | | 10,537,979 | | | | 4,410,110 | | | | — | | | |
| | ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | | | 219,561,019 | | | | 12,911,129 | | | | (20,398,237 | ) | | | 131,580 | | | | 44,071,765 | | | | 256,277,256 | | | | 3,185,547 | | | | 953,467 | | | | — | | | |
| | Shake Shack, Inc., Class A | | | 263,417,588 | | | | 24,350,633 | | | | (23,116,435 | ) | | | 4,789,817 | | | | (7,410,610 | ) | | | 262,030,993 | | | | 2,538,814 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | | 58,975,232 | | | | 4,471,463 | | | | (11,191,446 | ) | | | (13,877,587 | ) | | | 2,997,528 | | | | 41,375,190 | | | | 2,932,331 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 299,493,299 | | | | 19,158,678 | | | | (34,833,972 | ) | | | 9,442,168 | | | | (1,137,989 | ) | | | 292,122,184 | | | | 2,832,288 | | | | 1,717,805 | | | | — | | | |
| | Simmons First National Corp., Class A | | | 161,479,352 | | | | 618,843 | | | | (7,126,171 | ) | | | (3,535,895 | ) | | | 19,842,563 | | | | 171,278,692 | | | | 7,951,657 | | | | 3,450,717 | | | | — | | | |
| | Simply Good Foods Co. (The) | | | 208,748,051 | | | | 17,651,840 | | | | (28,958,454 | ) | | | (297,960 | ) | | | 4,725,545 | | | | 201,869,022 | | | | 5,805,839 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Simulations Plus, Inc. | | | 44,532,695 | | | | 3,377,030 | | | | (5,197,558 | ) | | | (1,395,311 | ) | | | (8,121,882 | ) | | | 33,194,974 | | | | 1,036,695 | | | | 127,791 | | | | — | | | |
| | SITE Centers Corp.(c) | | | N/A | | | | 33,787,667 | | | | (3,905,308 | ) | | | 1,416,857 | | | | 66,120,004 | | | | 181,742,968 | | | | 3,004,016 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | SiTime Corp. | | | 110,029,766 | | | | 16,130,252 | | | | (13,399,385 | ) | | | 930,063 | | | | 90,374,303 | | | | 204,064,999 | | | | 1,189,814 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | | 128,971,343 | | | | 199,549,456 | | | | (26,714,464 | ) | | | (2,089,218 | ) | | | (61,364,047 | ) | | | 238,353,070 | | | | 5,913,001 | | | | 14,568,886 | | | | — | | | |
| | SJW Group | | | 111,631,584 | | | | 8,564,033 | | | | (12,840,192 | ) | | | (2,597,217 | ) | | | 5,121,991 | | | | 109,880,199 | | | | 1,890,900 | | | | 1,568,921 | | | | — | | | |
| | SkyWest, Inc. | | | 191,019,809 | | | | 17,908,688 | | | | (35,042,379 | ) | | | 9,142,270 | | | | 33,487,625 | | | | 216,516,013 | | | | 2,546,648 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | SL Green Realty Corp. | | | 241,273,192 | | | | 10,737,589 | | | | (26,772,697 | ) | | | 6,670,527 | | | | 54,567,237 | | | | 286,475,848 | | | | 4,115,441 | | | | 6,385,875 | | | | — | | | |
| | SM Energy Co. | | | 389,494,401 | | | | 25,866,138 | | | | (50,355,113 | ) | | | 12,125,695 | | | | (86,746,913 | ) | | | 290,384,208 | | | | 7,265,054 | | | | 2,756,487 | | | | — | | | |
| | SMART Global Holdings, Inc. | | | 92,146,531 | | | | 6,127,046 | | | | (8,705,851 | ) | | | 108,206 | | | | (19,254,874 | ) | | | 70,421,058 | | | | 3,361,387 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. | | | 272,323,997 | | | | 10,758,566 | | | | (16,261,533 | ) | | | (23,036,086 | ) | | | (160,397,332 | ) | | | 83,387,612 | | | | 3,639,791 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Sonos, Inc. | | | 159,420,737 | | | | 9,733,456 | | | | (18,879,943 | ) | | | (16,211,170 | ) | | | (39,589,346 | ) | | | 94,473,734 | | | | 7,687,041 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 56,835,221 | | | | 1,504,772 | | | | (5,566,468 | ) | | | (765,370 | ) | | | 8,410,820 | | | | 60,418,975 | | | | 1,807,328 | | | | 1,368,536 | | | | — | | | |
| | SpartanNash Co. | | | 47,408,739 | | | | 3,846,680 | | | | (7,692,484 | ) | | | (1,517,416 | ) | | | 6,328,416 | | | | 48,373,935 | | | | 2,158,587 | | | | 975,600 | | | | — | | | |
| | Sprinklr, Inc., Class A(c) | | | N/A | | | | 39,860,595 | | | | (9,054,870 | ) | | | (2,991,952 | ) | | | (39,025,629 | ) | | | 59,125,371 | | | | 7,648,819 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | SPS Commerce, Inc. | | | 458,220,474 | | | | 34,743,436 | | | | (56,732,803 | ) | | | 13,669,869 | | | | 7,412,286 | | | | 457,313,262 | | | | 2,355,221 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | SPX Technologies, Inc. | | | 379,566,448 | | | | 31,945,218 | | | | (54,525,841 | ) | | | 17,286,506 | | | | 93,775,618 | | | | 468,047,949 | | | | 2,935,206 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | STAAR Surgical Co. | | | 126,185,847 | | | | 10,875,351 | | | | (15,659,425 | ) | | | (1,097,869 | ) | | | (3,857,898 | ) | | | 116,446,006 | | | | 3,134,482 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 42,476,548 | | | | 5,747,672 | | | | (3,743,849 | ) | | | (985,856 | ) | | | 311,955 | | | | 43,806,470 | | | | 1,319,472 | | | | 731,754 | | | | — | | | |
| | Standex International Corp. | | | 146,514,355 | | | | 10,183,216 | | | | (18,159,573 | ) | | | 3,416,394 | | | | (3,887,681 | ) | | | 138,066,711 | | | | 755,371 | | | | 478,308 | | | | — | | | |
| | Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 77,165,464 | | | | 6,151,058 | | | | (9,050,781 | ) | | | (1,115,711 | ) | | | 5,547,518 | | | | 78,697,548 | | | | 3,039,689 | | | | 822,743 | | | | — | | | |
| | Stepan Co. | | | 129,222,617 | | | | 9,258,316 | | | | (15,784,503 | ) | | | (3,966,568 | ) | | | (14,640,045 | ) | | | 104,089,817 | | | | 1,347,441 | | | | 1,074,584 | | | | — | | | |
| | StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | | | — | | | | 190,394,801 | | | | (8,570,358 | ) | | | 759,572 | | | | 43,566,083 | | | | 226,150,098 | | | | 3,979,414 | | | | 835,818 | | | | — | | | |
| | Steven Madden Ltd. | | | 200,254,146 | | | | 18,041,322 | | | | (23,300,888 | ) | | | 4,092,763 | | | | 26,815,394 | | | | 225,902,737 | | | | 4,611,201 | | | | 1,950,843 | | | | — | | | |
| | Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 118,015,587 | | | | — | | | | (3,572,798 | ) | | | 97,779 | | | | 17,071,639 | | | | 131,612,207 | | | | 1,760,934 | | | | 1,754,234 | | | | — | | | |
| | StoneX Group, Inc. | | | 129,396,999 | | | | 9,658,555 | | | | (12,080,810 | ) | | | 4,228,940 | | | | 16,412,200 | | | | 147,615,884 | | | | 1,802,832 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Strategic Education, Inc. | | | 152,976,436 | | | | 21,515,882 | | | | (14,098,305 | ) | | | 2,208,568 | | | | (19,309,637 | ) | | | 143,292,944 | | | | 1,548,276 | | | | 1,757,488 | | | | — | | | |
| | Stride, Inc. | | | 169,468,753 | | | | 21,355,936 | | | | (19,416,463 | ) | | | 4,246,650 | | | | 54,831,161 | | | | 230,486,037 | | | | 2,701,747 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | | | 55,414,613 | | | | 4,397,937 | | | | (9,401,369 | ) | | | (3,669,458 | ) | | | (1,803,764 | ) | | | 44,937,959 | | | | 1,078,166 | | | | 414,170 | | | | — | | | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | | $ | 47,449,138 | | | $ | 1,783,889 | | | $ | (4,060,121 | ) | | $ | (2,970,669 | ) | | $ | 5,358,726 | | | $ | 47,560,963 | | | | 6,933,085 | | | $ | 1,143,311 | | | $ | — | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 63,760,352 | | | | 4,966,195 | | | | (7,036,381 | ) | | | (116,974 | ) | | | (14,881,866 | ) | | | 46,691,326 | | | | 5,379,185 | | | | 1,244,362 | | | | — | |
Sunrun, Inc. | | | 193,939,904 | | | | 17,162,857 | | | | (25,378,800 | ) | | | 1,853,688 | | | | 68,770,488 | | | | 256,348,137 | | | | 14,194,249 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | | 154,572,981 | | | | 10,953,870 | | | | (20,851,422 | ) | | | (441,035 | ) | | | (10,950,655 | ) | | | 133,283,739 | | | | 12,915,091 | | | | 2,352,620 | | | | — | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | | | 126,221,463 | | | | 8,936,218 | | | | (15,025,570 | ) | | | (711,237 | ) | | | (10,158,421 | ) | | | 109,262,453 | | | | 3,504,248 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sylvamo Corp. | | | 147,284,474 | | | | 12,845,730 | | | | (28,427,274 | ) | | | 7,564,286 | | | | 48,496,006 | | | | 187,763,222 | | | | 2,187,108 | | | | 1,733,994 | | | | — | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. | | | 155,953,076 | | | | 13,280,541 | | | | (23,558,877 | ) | | | 2,667,486 | | | | 28,558,281 | | | | 176,900,507 | | | | 4,171,198 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tanger, Inc. | | | 214,753,381 | | | | 13,874,965 | | | | (24,090,320 | ) | | | 3,724,035 | | | | 22,139,560 | | | | 230,401,621 | | | | 6,943,991 | | | | 3,983,465 | | | | — | |
TechTarget, Inc. | | | 57,952,091 | | | | 4,000,288 | | | | (6,583,346 | ) | | | (5,259,359 | ) | | | (9,890,133 | ) | | | 40,219,541 | | | | 1,644,971 | | | | — | | | | — | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | | — | | | | 160,951,294 | | | | (1,097,911 | ) | | | (499 | ) | | | 6,478,100 | | | | 166,330,984 | | | | 10,540,620 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | | | 107,208,339 | | | | 9,570,340 | | | | (20,138,539 | ) | | | 1,925,992 | | | | 45,434,533 | | | | 144,000,665 | | | | 6,193,577 | | | | 526,820 | | | | — | |
Tennant Co. | | | 153,845,649 | | | | 9,663,599 | | | | (15,069,710 | ) | | | 1,410,717 | | | | (34,119,846 | ) | | | 115,730,409 | | | | 1,205,023 | | | | 709,644 | | | | — | |
TG Therapeutics, Inc. | | | — | | | | 211,619,911 | | | | (1,966,352 | ) | | | (93,582 | ) | | | (10,745,749 | ) | | | 198,814,228 | | | | 8,499,967 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc. | | | 46,606,862 | | | | 4,622,015 | | | | (3,086,128 | ) | | | (816,837 | ) | | | (9,714,528 | ) | | | 37,611,384 | | | | 2,182,901 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tompkins Financial Corp. | | | 42,574,609 | | | | 3,359,732 | | | | (5,505,676 | ) | | | (1,806,637 | ) | | | 7,677,066 | | | | 46,299,094 | | | | 801,161 | | | | 1,025,921 | | | | — | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(b) | | | 155,163,763 | | | | 11,305,866 | | | | (18,043,215 | ) | | | (1,905,561 | ) | | | (20,881,663 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | — | |
TransMedics Group, Inc. | | | — | | | | 332,580,457 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (44,252 | ) | | | 332,536,205 | | | | 2,118,065 | | | | — | | | | — | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. | | | 132,385,675 | | | | 9,951,457 | | | | (26,398,348 | ) | | | (409,261 | ) | | | 9,418,154 | | | | 124,947,677 | | | | 2,976,362 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. | | | 253,389,122 | | | | 19,248,786 | | | | (43,358,647 | ) | | | 8,029,070 | | | | 31,952,642 | | | | 269,260,973 | | | | 5,942,639 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | | | 153,995,767 | | | | 13,167,137 | | | | (21,677,423 | ) | | | 2,618,578 | | | | 34,915,304 | | | | 183,019,363 | | | | 5,253,139 | | | | 3,036,796 | | | | — | |
TripAdvisor, Inc. | | | 202,911,686 | | | | 10,471,272 | | | | (15,538,671 | ) | | | (1,448,016 | ) | | | (95,304,279 | ) | | | 101,091,992 | | | | 6,976,673 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Triumph Financial, Inc. | | | 115,489,523 | | | | 9,112,796 | | | | (13,251,917 | ) | | | 2,218,225 | | | | (2,483,699 | ) | | | 111,084,928 | | | | 1,396,592 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Triumph Group, Inc. | | | 61,312,049 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,764,688 | ) | | | 52,547,361 | | | | 4,076,599 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Trupanion, Inc. | | | 66,633,587 | | | | 6,263,373 | | | | (18,659,883 | ) | | | (16,517,604 | ) | | | 51,106,849 | | | | 88,826,322 | | | | 2,115,920 | | | | — | | | | — | |
TrustCo Bank Corp. | | | 35,514,998 | | | | 527,001 | | | | (1,928,959 | ) | | | (740,931 | ) | | | 6,771,399 | | | | 40,143,508 | | | | 1,213,895 | | | | 902,721 | | | | — | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 113,806,258 | | | | — | | | | (5,207,214 | ) | | | (367,637 | ) | | | 15,118,473 | | | | 123,349,880 | | | | 3,876,489 | | | | 1,840,286 | | | | — | |
TTM Technologies, Inc. | | | 108,632,143 | | | | 9,358,161 | | | | (17,451,914 | ) | | | 2,199,552 | | | | 15,443,072 | | | | 118,181,014 | | | | 6,475,672 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Two Harbors Investment Corp. | | | 92,300,806 | | | | 7,552,964 | | | | (12,816,736 | ) | | | (9,513,907 | ) | | | 13,842,237 | | | | 91,365,364 | | | | 6,582,519 | | | | 6,155,456 | | | | — | |
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. | | | 114,832,471 | | | | 7,938,805 | | | | (12,343,685 | ) | | | (766,433 | ) | | | (28,041,362 | ) | | | 81,619,796 | | | | 964,431 | | | | 890,017 | | | | — | |
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 64,870,433 | | | | 4,238,254 | | | | (85,084,375 | ) | | | 9,932,300 | | | | 6,043,388 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
UFP Technologies, Inc. | | | 120,318,315 | | | | 10,270,049 | | | | (13,590,654 | ) | | | 3,125,212 | | | | 26,503,477 | | | | 146,626,399 | | | | 462,982 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. | | | 139,488,908 | | | | 10,327,309 | | | | (16,558,621 | ) | | | 1,620,398 | | | | (20,302,373 | ) | | | 114,575,621 | | | | 2,869,412 | | | | — | | | | — | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 176,994,333 | | | | 13,731,443 | | | | (24,675,115 | ) | | | (555,221 | ) | | | 24,020,236 | | | | 189,515,676 | | | | 954,018 | | | | 667,945 | | | | — | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 207,604,711 | | | | — | | | | (9,015,305 | ) | | | (3,388,500 | ) | | | 24,341,811 | | | | 219,542,717 | | | | 7,549,612 | | | | 3,660,865 | | | | — | |
United Fire Group, Inc. | | | 31,301,864 | | | | 1,627,231 | | | | (2,646,742 | ) | | | (1,432,854 | ) | | | 220,136 | | | | 29,069,635 | | | | 1,388,898 | | | | 452,550 | | | | — | |
United Natural Foods, Inc. | | | 46,247,422 | | | | 4,311,779 | | | | (8,011,667 | ) | | | (8,459,731 | ) | | | 29,562,525 | | | | 63,650,328 | | | | 3,784,205 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Uniti Group, Inc. | | | 95,117,599 | | | | 5,460,443 | | | | (8,351,481 | ) | | | (6,692,057 | ) | | | 1,939,008 | | | | 87,473,512 | | | | 15,509,488 | | | | 2,407,719 | | | | — | |
Unitil Corp. | | | 56,924,500 | | | | 4,805,970 | | | | (7,579,995 | ) | | | (76,421 | ) | | | 8,603,226 | | | | 62,677,280 | | | | 1,034,620 | | | | 923,233 | | | | — | |
Universal Corp. | | | 86,291,355 | | | | 6,875,188 | | | | (11,832,890 | ) | | | (910,685 | ) | | | 2,883,572 | | | | 83,306,540 | | | | 1,568,566 | | | | 2,609,504 | | | | — | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust | | | 31,627,868 | | | | 3,011,367 | | | | (4,950,747 | ) | | | (1,859,016 | ) | | | 9,457,190 | | | | 37,286,662 | | | | 815,009 | | | | 1,244,177 | | | | — | |
Upbound Group, Inc. | | | 106,422,507 | | | | 11,681,336 | | | | (9,377,945 | ) | | | 2,534,581 | | | | (12,358,244 | ) | | | 98,902,235 | | | | 3,091,661 | | | | 2,223,526 | | | | — | |
Urban Edge Properties | | | 137,221,047 | | | | 12,374,521 | | | | (16,984,518 | ) | | | 1,152,333 | | | | 31,061,347 | | | | 164,824,730 | | | | 7,705,691 | | | | 2,678,576 | | | | — | |
Varex Imaging Corp.(a) | | | 49,787,344 | | | | 2,899,188 | | | | (32,657,682 | ) | | | (42,029,800 | ) | | | 22,000,950 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Vector Group Ltd. | | | 98,123,455 | | | | 8,243,285 | | | | (13,211,604 | ) | | | 2,233,080 | | | | 32,852,690 | | | | 128,240,906 | | | | 8,595,235 | | | | 3,575,080 | | | | — | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc. | | | 133,835,777 | | | | 11,413,200 | | | | (18,253,170 | ) | | | 3,836,146 | | | | (11,337,675 | ) | | | 119,494,278 | | | | 3,606,830 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Vericel Corp. | | | 167,672,945 | | | | 12,127,491 | | | | (16,622,581 | ) | | | (417,067 | ) | | | (31,191,077 | ) | | | 131,569,711 | | | | 3,114,076 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Core S&P Small-Cap ETF |
Affiliates (continued)
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | |
| | Veris Residential, Inc. | | $ | 82,807,301 | | | $ | 6,384,161 | | | $ | (11,580,994 | ) | | $ | 544,701 | | | $ | 13,482,312 | | | $ | 91,637,481 | | | | 5,130,878 | | | $ | 959,547 | | | $ | — | | | |
| | Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 73,789,592 | | | | — | | | | (3,241,167 | ) | | | (2,472,115 | ) | | | 22,991,680 | | | | 91,067,990 | | | | 3,460,030 | | | | 1,426,090 | | | | — | | | |
| | Verra Mobility Corp., Class A | | | 280,454,925 | | | | 22,396,442 | | | | (42,486,842 | ) | | | 5,073,741 | | | | 25,320,345 | | | | 290,758,611 | | | | 10,455,182 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Vestis Corp. | | | 171,066,689 | | | | 9,641,220 | | | | (34,766,762 | ) | | | (7,689,479 | ) | | | (29,985,839 | ) | | | 108,265,829 | | | | 7,266,163 | | | | 613,607 | | | | — | | | |
| | VF Corp. | | | — | | | | 340,403,119 | | | | (43,715,685 | ) | | | 3,375,075 | | | | 118,951,650 | | | | 419,014,159 | | | | 21,003,216 | | | | 3,978,168 | | | | — | | | |
| | Viad Corp. | | | 55,967,874 | | | | 3,942,061 | | | | (6,085,114 | ) | | | (1,155,077 | ) | | | (4,162,373 | ) | | | 48,507,371 | | | | 1,353,820 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Viavi Solutions, Inc. | | | 136,641,825 | | | | 9,245,017 | | | | (17,067,496 | ) | | | (7,991,369 | ) | | | 6,309,347 | | | | 127,137,324 | | | | 14,095,047 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Victoria’s Secret & Co. | | | 101,365,792 | | | | 7,780,074 | | | | (14,033,284 | ) | | | 368,488 | | | | 32,743,837 | | | | 128,224,907 | | | | 4,989,296 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A | | | — | | | | 141,103,400 | | | | (25,878,244 | ) | | | 5,186,323 | | | | 38,663,312 | | | | 159,074,791 | | | | 5,222,416 | | | | 1,421,715 | | | | — | | | |
| | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 113,691,887 | | | | 7,205,473 | | | | (14,567,632 | ) | | | 1,458,759 | | | | (19,216,690 | ) | | | 88,571,797 | | | | 422,878 | | | | 1,705,269 | | | | — | | | |
| | Vista Outdoor, Inc. | | | 128,738,107 | | | | 11,276,994 | | | | (18,951,046 | ) | | | 3,578,347 | | | | 20,696,552 | | | | 145,338,954 | | | | 3,709,519 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Wabash National Corp. | | | 91,802,028 | | | | 5,678,323 | | | | (10,999,226 | ) | | | 322,705 | | | | (33,168,432 | ) | | | 53,635,398 | | | | 2,794,966 | | | | 475,947 | | | | — | | | |
| | WaFd, Inc. | | | 133,084,058 | | | | 10,438,816 | | | | (13,124,473 | ) | | | (47,410 | ) | | | 25,354,871 | | | | 155,705,862 | | | | 4,467,887 | | | | 2,362,701 | | | | — | | | |
| | Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 228,297,471 | | | | 17,118,437 | | | | (41,043,698 | ) | | | 4,779,040 | | | | 22,105,836 | | | | 231,257,086 | | | | 2,035,893 | | | | 2,927,527 | | | | — | | | |
| | WD-40 Co. | | | 232,005,109 | | | | 16,301,747 | | | | (29,540,148 | ) | | | 4,178,059 | | | | (1,092,150 | ) | | | 221,852,617 | | | | 860,294 | | | | 1,586,166 | | | | — | | | |
| | Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | — | | | | 156,114,604 | | | | (15,886,513 | ) | | | 199,899 | | | | 11,054,469 | | | | 151,482,459 | | | | 3,925,433 | | | | 575,161 | | | | — | | | |
| | Westamerica BanCorp | | | 86,355,416 | | | | 3,559,978 | | | | (6,566,846 | ) | | | (1,327,748 | ) | | | 2,193,400 | | | | 84,214,200 | | | | 1,704,051 | | | | 1,556,181 | | | | — | | | |
| | Whitestone REIT | | | 40,052,823 | | | | 3,056,135 | | | | (7,885,863 | ) | | | 512,965 | | | | 2,394,714 | | | | 38,130,774 | | | | 2,818,239 | | | | 781,454 | | | | — | | | |
| | Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 146,130,168 | | | | 9,365,005 | | | | (17,138,121 | ) | | | 1,129,226 | | | | (32,605,833 | ) | | | 106,880,445 | | | | 1,839,278 | | | | 1,877,128 | | | | — | | | |
| | WisdomTree, Inc.(c) | | | N/A | | | | 7,928,128 | | | | (6,097,981 | ) | | | 1,639,874 | | | | 18,374,761 | | | | 76,064,399 | | | | 7,614,054 | | | | 447,456 | | | | — | | | |
| | WK Kellogg Co.(b) | | | 83,731,628 | | | | 5,915,557 | | | | (10,369,288 | ) | | | 1,454,226 | | | | (24,141,029 | ) | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 1,422,627 | | | | — | | | |
| | Wolfspeed, Inc. | | | — | | | | 65,500,236 | | | | (505,982 | ) | | | 50,498 | | | | 12,780,899 | | | | 77,825,651 | | | | 8,023,263 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | | 60,404,233 | | | | 5,787,842 | | | | (10,308,153 | ) | | | (5,278,791 | ) | | | 37,933,535 | | | | 88,538,666 | | | | 5,082,587 | | | | 517,907 | | | | — | | | |
| | World Kinect Corp. | | | 108,100,039 | | | | 8,431,576 | | | | (18,212,760 | ) | | | (1,469,217 | ) | | | 19,174,509 | | | | 116,024,147 | | | | 3,753,612 | | | | 1,328,228 | | | | — | | | |
| | WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 181,742,487 | | | | — | | | | (13,263,624 | ) | | | (1,217,981 | ) | | | 24,142,678 | | | | 191,403,560 | | | | 3,753,747 | | | | 1,179,371 | | | | — | | | |
| | Xencor, Inc. | | | 90,997,852 | | | | 6,199,887 | | | | (10,033,676 | ) | | | (6,897,008 | ) | | | (1,276,403 | ) | | | 78,990,652 | | | | 3,927,929 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 107,196,752 | | | | 7,906,959 | | | | (17,322,190 | ) | | | (5,141,609 | ) | | | 3,332,594 | | | | 95,972,506 | | | | 6,497,800 | | | | 1,568,592 | | | | — | | | |
| | Xerox Holdings Corp. | | | 136,703,750 | | | | 7,391,919 | | | | (10,602,268 | ) | | | (1,947,238 | ) | | | (54,777,842 | ) | | | 76,768,321 | | | | 7,395,792 | | | | 3,690,603 | | | | — | | | |
| | XPEL, Inc. | | | 77,628,307 | | | | 5,777,682 | | | | (5,648,122 | ) | | | (1,736,391 | ) | | | (13,577,784 | ) | | | 62,443,692 | | | | 1,439,790 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Xperi, Inc.(a) | | | 35,514,951 | | | | 601,315 | | | | (23,925,493 | ) | | | (45,649,564 | ) | | | 33,458,791 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Yelp, Inc. | | | 182,689,014 | | | | 12,137,291 | | | | (25,179,693 | ) | | | (787,659 | ) | | | (19,300,951 | ) | | | 149,558,002 | | | | 4,263,341 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Ziff Davis, Inc. | | | — | | | | 146,358,182 | | | | (1,413,360 | ) | | | (62,368 | ) | | | (6,609,225 | ) | | | 138,273,229 | | | | 2,841,620 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp. | | | — | | | | 320,898,172 | | | | (3,209,141 | ) | | | 383 | | | | 9,956,158 | | | | 327,645,572 | | | | 9,116,460 | | | | — | | | | — | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 995,619,217 | | | $ | 3,070,165,705 | | | $ | 82,779,704,793 | | | | | | | $ | 713,802,851 | | | $ | — | | | |
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(a) | As of period end, the entity is no longer held. |
(b) | As of period end, the entity was not considered an affiliate. |
(c) | As of the beginning of the period, the entity was not considered an affiliate. |
(d) | Represents net amount purchased (sold). |
(e) | 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. |
(f) | Formerly the Community Bank System, Inc. |
(g) | Formerly the Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. |
(h) | Formerly the Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. |
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Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 E-Mini Index | | | 653 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 73,436 | | | $ | 52,758 | |
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OTC Total Return Swaps
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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/Short | | Monthly | | Goldman Sachs Bank USA(b) | | | 08/18/26–08/19/26 | | | $ | 340,946,205 | | | $ | 9,419,512 | (c) | | $ | 350,967,078 | | | | 0.4 | % |
| | Monthly | | HSBC Bank PLC(d) | | | 02/09/28 | | | | 706,796,045 | | | | 49,229,747 | (e) | | | 758,320,532 | | | | 0.8 | |
| | Monthly | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA(f) | | | 02/10/25 | | | | 272,000,360 | | | | 10,074,035 | (g) | | | 282,959,876 | | | | 0.3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 68,723,294 | | | $ | 1,392,247,486 | | | | | |
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| (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 $(601,361) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. |
| (e) | Amount includes $(2,294,740) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. |
| (g) | Amount includes $(885,481) 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:
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| | (b) | | (d) | | (f) |
Range: | | 0-250 basis points | | 40 basis points | | 40 basis points |
Benchmarks: | | USD - 1D Overnight Fed Funds Effective Rate | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate |
| | (FEDL01) | | (OBFR01) | | (OBFR01) |
The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with Goldman Sachs Bank USA as of period end, termination dates August 18, 2026 to August 19, 2026.
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Reference Entity — Long | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Triumph Group, Inc. | | | 320,849 | | | $ | 4,135,744 | | | | 1.2 | % |
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Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Axos Financial, Inc. | | | 3,150 | | | | 198,072 | | | | 0.0 | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 70,328 | | | | 3,020,588 | | | | 0.9 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 85,917 | | | | 2,535,411 | | | | 0.7 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 13,595 | | | | 242,263 | | | | 0.1 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 676,043 | | | | 23,560,098 | | | | 6.7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 29,556,432 | | | | | |
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Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 1,105,792 | | | | 75,757,810 | | | | 21.6 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 1,637,578 | | | $ | 11,675,931 | | | | 3.3 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Communications Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Extreme Networks, Inc. | | | 2,388,136 | | | | 35,893,684 | | | | 10.2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,633 | | | | 125,278 | | | | 0.1 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 426,458 | | | | 4,993,823 | | | | 1.4 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 5,119,101 | | | | | |
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Containers & Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 5,744 | | | | 208,507 | | | | 0.1 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services | |
Tidewater, Inc. | | | 15,449 | | | | 1,109,084 | | | | 0.3 | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 1,167,365 | | | | 106,498,709 | | | | 30.3 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 20,939 | | | | 726,374 | | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 107,225,083 | | | | | |
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Health Care Providers & Services | |
RadNet, Inc. | | | 373,326 | | | | 25,905,091 | | | | 7.4 | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. | | | 162,355 | | | $ | 1,820,000 | | | | 0.5 | % |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,399 | | | | 115,080 | | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 1,935,080 | | | | | |
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Metals & Mining | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 41,897 | | | | 2,677,218 | | | | 0.8 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 2,079,849 | | | | 32,362,450 | | | | 9.2 | |
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Office REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 129,275 | | | | 2,271,362 | | | | 0.6 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | | | 534,515 | | | | 9,407,464 | | | | 2.7 | |
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Software | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Envestnet, Inc. | | | 91,457 | | | | 5,727,037 | | | | 1.6 | |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | | | | | $ | 350,967,078 | | | | | |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with HSBC Bank PLC as of period end, termination date February 9, 2028.
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Reference Entity — Long | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Triumph Group, Inc. | | | 514,857 | | | $ | 6,636,507 | | | | 0.9 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 19,471 | | | | 244,556 | | | | 0.0 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 196,914 | | | | 15,802,348 | | | | 2.1 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 1,410,011 | | | | 26,169,804 | | | | 3.5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 42,216,708 | | | | | |
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Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 98,473 | | | | 6,746,385 | | | | 0.9 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 388,969 | | | | 2,773,349 | | | | 0.4 | |
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Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,361,909 | | | | 64,799,630 | | | | 8.5 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 41,442 | | | | 485,286 | | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
| | | | | | | 65,284,916 | | | | | |
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Containers & Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 1,423,696 | | | | 51,680,165 | | | | 6.8 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 9,475 | | | | 210,724 | | | | 0.0 | |
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Diversified REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Net Lease, Inc. | | | 3,679,753 | | | | 30,983,520 | | | | 4.1 | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. | | | 17,337,455 | | | $ | 123,095,930 | | | | 16.2 | % |
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Energy Equipment & Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tidewater, Inc. | | | 551,754 | | | | 39,610,420 | | | | 5.2 | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 1,945,007 | | | | 177,442,989 | | | | 23.4 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services | |
RadNet, Inc. | | | 83,404 | | | | 5,787,404 | | | | 0.8 | |
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Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. | | | 261,185 | | | | 2,927,884 | | | | 0.4 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 2,364,215 | | | | 74,496,414 | | | | 9.8 | |
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| | | | | | | 77,424,298 | | | | | |
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Metals & Mining | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 47,084 | | | | 3,008,668 | | | | 0.4 | |
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Office REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 2,322,555 | | | | 40,807,291 | | | | 5.4 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 444,506 | | | | 2,124,739 | | | | 0.2 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 165,799 | | | | 2,898,167 | | | | 0.4 | |
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| | | | | | | 45,830,197 | | | | | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | | | 265,624 | | | | 4,674,982 | | | | 0.6 | |
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Software | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Envestnet, Inc. | | | 1,196,317 | | | | 74,913,370 | | | | 9.9 | |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — HSBC Bank PLC | | | | | | $ | 758,320,532 | | | | | |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as of period end, termination date February 10, 2025.
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Reference Entity — Long | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 35,828 | | | $ | 1,057,284 | | | | 0.4 | % |
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Communications Equipment | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Extreme Networks, Inc. | | | 115,305 | | | | 1,733,034 | | | | 0.6 | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 6,221,764 | | | | 215,832,993 | | | | 76.3 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services | |
RadNet, Inc. | | | 151,339 | | | | 10,501,413 | | | | 3.7 | |
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Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc. | | | 388,379 | | | | 4,353,729 | | | | 1.5 | |
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Metals & Mining | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 753,842 | | | | 48,170,504 | | | | 17.0 | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. | | | 74,484 | | | $ | 1,310,919 | | | | 0.5 | % |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | | | | $ | 282,959,876 | | | | | |
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Balances Reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swaps
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Description | | Swap Premiums Paid | | | Swap Premiums Received | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
OTC Swaps | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,723,294 | | | $ | — | |
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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 52,758 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 52,758 | |
Swaps — OTC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap premiums paid | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,723,294 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 68,723,294 | |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,776,052 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,776,052 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23,142,223 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23,142,223 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 237,256,441 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 237,256,441 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 260,398,664 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 260,398,664 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,479,706 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,479,706 | ) |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,406,531 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,406,531 | ) |
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| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,886,237 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,886,237 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | | $146,834,315 | |
Total return swaps | | | | |
Average notional amount | | | $1,318,630,423 | |
For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Derivative Financial Instruments – Offsetting as of Period End
The Fund’s derivative assets and liabilities (by type) were as follows:
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| | Assets | | | Liabilities | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 51,512 | |
Swaps — OTC(a) | | | 68,723,294 | | | | — | |
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Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | $ | 68,723,294 | | | $ | 51,512 | |
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Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”) | | | — | | | | (51,512 | ) |
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Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA | | $ | 68,723,294 | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/(received) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
The following table presents 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:
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Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to an MNA by Counterparty | | | Derivatives Available for Offset(a) | | | Non- Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets(c) | |
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | $ | 9,419,512 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,419,512 | ) | | $ | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 49,229,747 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (49,229,747 | ) | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | | | 10,074,035 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,074,035 | ) | | | — | |
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| | $ | 68,723,294 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (68,723,294 | ) | | $ | — | |
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| (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/pledged, if any, 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. |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 84,829,026,762 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 84,829,026,772 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 6,235,459,932 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,235,459,932 | |
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| | $ | 91,064,486,694 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 91,064,486,704 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 52,758 | | | $ | 68,723,294 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,776,052 | |
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| (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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Aerospace & Defense — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | | | 49,049 | | | $ | 19,599,980 | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 175,472 | | | | 26,678,763 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 63,102 | | | | 6,859,187 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 16,757 | | | | 5,507,858 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 317,686 | | | | 59,909,226 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 28,612 | | | | 1,769,080 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 161,827 | | | | 16,223,157 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 38,358 | | | | 54,741,853 | |
Woodward, Inc. | | | 40,782 | | | | 6,994,521 | |
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| | | | | | | 198,283,625 | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 35,858 | | | | 4,711,741 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(a) | | | 52,132 | | | | 2,714,513 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,426,254 | |
Automobile Components — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Autoliv, Inc. | | | 29,476 | | | | 2,752,174 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 103,869 | | | | 3,083,871 | |
Visteon Corp.(a) | | | 8,733 | | | | 831,731 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,667,776 | |
Automobiles — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 1,892,930 | | | | 495,247,276 | |
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Banks — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bank OZK | | | 38,158 | | | | 1,640,412 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 33,864 | | | | 2,011,522 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | 18,696 | | | | 2,091,334 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 50,687 | | | | 4,193,842 | |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 35,796 | | | | 1,324,810 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp. | | | 29,599 | | | | 1,514,581 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | | | 15,930 | | | | 952,455 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 21,874 | | | | 2,142,996 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp | | | 38,032 | | | | 3,289,388 | |
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| | | | | | | 19,161,340 | |
Beverages — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 3,015 | | | | 871,757 | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 103,089 | | | | 3,232,871 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 1,031,379 | | | | 74,114,895 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | | | 4,029 | | | | 5,303,776 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 289,276 | | | | 15,091,529 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 338,032 | | | | 57,482,341 | |
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| | | | | | | 156,097,169 | |
Biotechnology — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 445,750 | | | | 88,026,710 | |
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 86,229 | | | | 1,670,256 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 73,532 | | | | 5,168,564 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.(a) | | | 33,729 | | | | 1,780,891 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(a) | | | 192,447 | | | | 4,994,000 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 88,028 | | | | 5,038,723 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 69,639 | | | | 8,023,805 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 43,524 | | | | 45,754,170 | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 184,926 | | | | 2,134,046 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 51,993 | | | | 6,493,406 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(a) | | | 13,829 | | | | 4,955,622 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 112,491 | | | | 52,317,314 | |
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| | | | | | | 226,357,507 | |
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Broadline Retail — 6.0% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 6,372,792 | | | $ | 1,187,442,334 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 40,986 | | | | 3,983,839 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,191,426,173 | |
Building Products — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 51,576 | | | | 4,633,072 | |
AAON, Inc. | | | 45,095 | | | | 4,863,045 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 48,225 | | | | 7,579,041 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 23,278 | | | | 3,392,536 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a) | | | 79,608 | | | | 15,432,807 | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 31,525 | | | | 14,178,369 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 274,969 | | | | 22,132,255 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 32,912 | | | | 2,946,611 | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | | 21,887 | | | | 13,226,095 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 79,696 | | | | 6,689,682 | |
Owens Corning | | | 59,949 | | | | 10,582,198 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 28,485 | | | | 5,448,326 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 105,936 | | | | 41,180,501 | |
Trex Co., Inc.(a) | | | 75,604 | | | | 5,033,714 | |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 41,123 | | | | 5,395,749 | |
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| | | | | | | 162,714,001 | |
Capital Markets — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 35,575 | | | | 16,713,491 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 353,163 | | | | 54,079,850 | |
Carlyle Group, Inc. (The) | | | 67,795 | | | | 2,919,253 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 45,778 | | | | 9,378,539 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 88,389 | | | | 19,503,033 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 16,732 | | | | 4,238,885 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 12,412 | | | | 5,707,658 | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | | | 27,708 | | | | 4,665,750 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., Class A | | | 35,809 | | | | 5,658,538 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 44,034 | | | | 6,136,578 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 460,343 | | | | 60,111,589 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 50,317 | | | | 23,879,945 | |
Morningstar, Inc. | | | 18,449 | | | | 5,887,445 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 30,646 | | | | 17,864,473 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 96,312 | | | | 49,756,705 | |
SEI Investments Co. | | | 34,894 | | | | 2,414,316 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 288,916,048 | |
Chemicals — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Arcadium Lithium PLC(a)(b) | | | 434,765 | | | | 1,239,080 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a) | | | 147,913 | | | | 5,352,971 | |
Cabot Corp. | | | 25,848 | | | | 2,889,031 | |
Celanese Corp., Class A | | | 74,694 | | | | 10,155,396 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 65,926 | | | | 5,656,451 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 88,288 | | | | 22,542,575 | |
Linde PLC | | | 170,468 | | | | 81,289,371 | |
NewMarket Corp. | | | 5,247 | | | | 2,895,767 | |
Olin Corp. | | | 35,053 | | | | 1,681,843 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 46,842 | | | | 5,667,882 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 11,054 | | | | 958,382 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 79,324 | | | | 30,275,591 | |
Westlake Corp. | | | 21,935 | | | | 3,296,611 | |
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| | | | | | | 173,900,951 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Brink’s Co. (The) | | | 29,561 | | | | 3,418,434 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 128,817 | | | | 26,520,844 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(a) | | | 34,899 | | | | 8,435,437 | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 598,625 | | | | 31,367,950 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 26,902 | | | | 4,770,801 | |
RB Global, Inc. | | | 124,737 | | | | 10,040,081 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 79,222 | | | | 15,910,946 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 84,079 | | | $ | 4,252,716 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | 180,936 | | | | 8,532,942 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 117,336 | | | | 24,358,954 | |
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| | | | | | | 137,609,105 | |
Communications Equipment — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 175,587 | | | | 67,393,802 | |
Ciena Corp.(a) | | | 39,011 | | | | 2,402,688 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 66,151 | | | | 29,743,474 | |
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| | | | | | | 99,539,964 | |
Construction & Engineering — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
AECOM | | | 42,555 | | | | 4,394,655 | |
Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc. | | | 24,287 | | | | 9,480,430 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 31,896 | | | | 13,732,185 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 69,113 | | | | 20,606,041 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 48,213,311 | |
Construction Materials — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc.(b) | | | 22,983 | | | | 6,611,060 | |
Knife River Corp.(a) | | | 27,920 | | | | 2,495,769 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 27,574 | | | | 14,841,705 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 57,686 | | | | 14,446,305 | |
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| | | | | | | 38,394,839 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 268,010 | | | | 72,684,312 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 92,578 | | | | 12,987,768 | |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | | | 25,992 | | | | 2,983,881 | |
SLM Corp. | | | 63,040 | | | | 1,441,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 90,097,686 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.6% | | | | | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 25,297 | | | | 9,504,336 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 127,032 | | | | 112,616,409 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) | | | 29,059 | | | | 3,208,404 | |
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| | | | | | | 125,329,149 | |
Containers & Packaging — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 27,031 | | | | 4,330,096 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | | 37,402 | | | | 3,586,104 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,916,200 | |
Distributors — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Pool Corp. | | | 14,814 | | | | 5,581,915 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Duolingo, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 24,828 | | | | 7,001,992 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a) | | | 19,952 | | | | 2,830,191 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 96,509 | | | | 6,133,147 | |
Service Corp. International | | | 49,977 | | | | 3,944,685 | |
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| | | | | | | 19,910,015 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.0% | | | | | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 43,070 | | | | 1,311,481 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 96,190 | | | | 25,011,324 | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 13,819 | | | | 1,424,601 | |
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| | | | | | | 26,435,925 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 10,410 | | | | 2,866,810 | |
AMETEK, Inc.(b) | | | 75,973 | | | | 13,045,324 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 168,728 | | | | 55,923,208 | |
EnerSys | | | 12,094 | | | | 1,234,193 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 80,384 | | | | 20,496,312 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 24,802 | | | | 3,940,542 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 16,758 | | | | 7,178,289 | |
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NEXTracker, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 98,054 | | | $ | 3,675,064 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 115,476 | | | | 8,113,344 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 36,836 | | | | 9,888,992 | |
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| | | | | | | 126,362,078 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.4% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 458,021 | | | | 29,844,648 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 38,308 | | | | 8,669,100 | |
Cognex Corp. | | | 52,659 | | | | 2,132,690 | |
Fabrinet(a) | | | 24,708 | | | | 5,841,960 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 9,251 | | | | 687,534 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 41,878 | | | | 5,018,241 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 12,129 | | | | 3,217,217 | |
Novanta, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,496 | | | | 2,593,624 | |
TE Connectivity PLC | | | 81,027 | | | | 12,234,267 | |
Vontier Corp.(b) | | | 107,522 | | | | 3,627,792 | |
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| | | | | | | 73,867,073 | |
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
ChampionX Corp. | | | 90,858 | | | | 2,739,369 | |
Valaris Ltd.(a) | | | 43,608 | | | | 2,431,146 | |
Weatherford International PLC | | | 49,507 | | | | 4,204,134 | |
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| | | | | | | 9,374,649 | |
Entertainment — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 72,205 | | | | 10,357,085 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 107,063 | | | | 11,722,328 | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 292,791 | | | | 207,667,873 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | | | 55,023 | | | | 8,457,585 | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 17,972 | | | | 2,223,316 | |
Warner Music Group Corp., Class A | | | 75,419 | | | | 2,360,615 | |
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| | | | | | | 242,788,802 | |
Financial Services — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Corpay, Inc.(a) | | | 47,465 | | | | 14,845,153 | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 36,198 | | | | 1,521,402 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 15,585 | | | | 1,546,499 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 204,655 | | | | 36,766,271 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 405,267 | | | | 200,120,845 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 65,661 | | | | 1,680,922 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 752,160 | | | | 206,806,392 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 26,642 | | | | 2,110,579 | |
WEX, Inc.(a) | | | 28,085 | | | | 5,890,267 | |
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| | | | | | | 471,288,330 | |
Food Products — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 38,591 | | | | 7,400,982 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 16,272 | | | | 2,236,261 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 63,655 | | | | 4,121,024 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 6,763 | | | | 1,194,143 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 383,525 | | | | 28,254,287 | |
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| | | | | | | 43,206,697 | |
Ground Transportation — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc. | | | 12,678 | | | | 1,110,466 | |
CSX Corp. | | | 662,663 | | | | 22,881,753 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 15,996 | | | | 3,021,164 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(b) | | | 128,915 | | | | 25,607,676 | |
Saia, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,030 | | | | 7,883,798 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,433,331 | | | | 107,729,158 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 186,594 | | | | 45,991,689 | |
XPO, Inc.(a) | | | 38,023 | | | | 4,087,853 | |
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| | | | | | | 218,313,557 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 26,484 | | | | 6,735,411 | |
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Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 551,334 | | | $ | 46,201,789 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 57,899 | | | | 6,388,576 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 167,822 | | | | 11,250,787 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 151,224 | | | | 9,979,272 | |
Haemonetics Corp.(a) | | | 21,194 | | | | 1,703,574 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 31,507 | | | | 15,917,966 | |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 18,455 | | | | 4,295,401 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 159,633 | | | | 78,422,904 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 47,614 | | | | 5,225,636 | |
LivaNova PLC(a) | | | 13,948 | | | | 732,828 | |
Masimo Corp.(a) | | | 19,124 | | | | 2,549,803 | |
Penumbra, Inc.(a) | | | 26,890 | | | | 5,224,996 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 37,751 | | | | 9,156,128 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 149,571 | | | | 54,034,019 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 1.0% | | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a) | | | 64,163 | | | | 4,068,576 | |
Amedisys, Inc.(a) | | | 9,516 | | | | 918,389 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 6,278 | | | | 3,772,890 | |
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,350 | | | | 2,844,185 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | | 31,527 | | | | 3,046,769 | |
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | | | 38,663 | | | | 5,560,513 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 60,970 | | | | 24,780,037 | |
HealthEquity, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 30,394 | | | | 2,487,749 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 23,418 | | | | 8,068,906 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 61,551 | | | | 1,926,546 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 239,395 | | | | 139,969,469 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 69,911 | | | | 2,845,378 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 41,198 | | | | 1,794,997 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 283,977 | | | | 4,997,995 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 146,134 | | | | 2,060,490 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 149,849 | | | | 19,002,352 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 22,869 | | | | 96,326,972 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 48,374 | | | | 3,127,379 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 87,136 | | | | 3,637,057 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 487,554 | | | | 9,009,998 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 936,178 | | | | 53,942,576 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(b) | | | 7,012 | | | | 913,664 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 50,189 | | | | 6,786,055 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 42,111 | | | | 6,911,678 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 9,678 | | | | 4,162,895 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 85,215 | | | | 12,613,524 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.(a) | | | 25,484 | | | | 925,579 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 168,459 | | | | 38,829,799 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A | | | 30,757 | | | | 4,681,215 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 147,400 | | | | 7,420,116 | |
Light & Wonder, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 60,652 | | | | 5,502,956 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 158,918 | | | | 39,507,015 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 215,106 | | | | 65,501,928 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 107,319 | | | | 4,195,100 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 296,191 | | | | 6,074,877 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 57,218 | | | | 4,647,246 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 161,896 | | | | 28,713,875 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 454,984 | | | | 44,356,390 | |
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Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 45,009 | | | $ | 7,948,589 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | | 35,348 | | | | 1,628,836 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 16,483 | | | | 2,872,822 | |
Wendy’s Co. (The) | | | 62,848 | | | | 1,101,097 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | 20,173 | | | | 8,393,582 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 35,634 | | | | 2,784,441 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 64,632 | | | | 6,196,916 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 88,343 | | | | 12,342,401 | |
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Household Durables — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
DR Horton, Inc.(b) | | | 199,574 | | | | 38,072,732 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 56,419 | | | | 9,931,437 | |
KB Home | | | 24,454 | | | | 2,095,463 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 92,529 | | | | 17,347,337 | |
NVR, Inc.(a) | | | 2,105 | | | | 20,653,839 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 141,864 | | | | 20,361,740 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | | 118,234 | | | | 6,455,576 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 70,171 | | | | 10,840,718 | |
TopBuild Corp.(a) | | | 20,496 | | | | 8,337,978 | |
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Household Products — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 77,155 | | | | 8,079,672 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 217,839 | | | | 22,613,866 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 626,345 | | | | 108,482,954 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% | |
Vistra Corp. | | | 234,860 | | | | 27,840,304 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 20,062 | | | | 3,747,983 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 43,541 | | | | 2,437,425 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 57,324 | | | | 2,883,970 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 63,222 | | | | 2,471,348 | |
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Insurance — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 75,739 | | | | 26,204,937 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a) | | | 256,032 | | | | 28,644,860 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 76,386 | | | | 21,492,729 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 126,247 | | | | 13,079,189 | |
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS | | | 10,017 | | | | 5,407,377 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | | | 14,903 | | | | 6,938,390 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 173,928 | | | | 38,801,597 | |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 22,817 | | | | 6,049,927 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 200,181 | | | | 50,797,931 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | 19,424 | | | | 5,291,098 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 18,168 | | | | 2,815,677 | |
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 70,783 | | | | 4,699,283 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 23,254 | | | | 2,169,598 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 10.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 3,997,213 | | | | 662,937,776 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 3,276,843 | | | | 547,855,381 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 1,490,497 | | | | 853,220,103 | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 68,141 | | | | 703,215 | |
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IT Services — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 230,645 | | | | 81,528,395 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 49,301 | | | | 4,976,936 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 16,016 | | | | 3,187,664 | |
Gartner, Inc.(a) | | | 52,678 | | | | 26,695,103 | |
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GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 96,370 | | | $ | 15,108,889 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 27,542 | | | | 5,231,878 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | 27,262 | | | | 2,285,101 | |
Mattel, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 98,308 | | | | 1,872,767 | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 38,733 | | | | 1,589,215 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Avantor, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 197,276 | | | | 5,103,530 | |
Azenta, Inc.(a) | | | 19,925 | | | | 965,167 | |
Bruker Corp.(b) | | | 45,330 | | | | 3,130,490 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 44,988 | | | | 10,660,807 | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 17,379 | | | | 5,801,110 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 5,483 | | | | 8,222,855 | |
Repligen Corp.(a) | | | 35,749 | | | | 5,320,166 | |
Sotera Health Co.(a) | | | 103,771 | | | | 1,732,976 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 98,908 | | | | 61,181,522 | |
Waters Corp.(a)(b) | | | 15,225 | | | | 5,479,325 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 49,589 | | | | 14,884,634 | |
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Machinery — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 191,725 | | | | 74,987,482 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 29,288 | | | | 3,635,812 | |
Crane Co. | | | 32,720 | | | | 5,178,922 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 99,378 | | | | 41,473,421 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 47,919 | | | | 3,531,630 | |
Esab Corp. | | | 39,436 | | | | 4,192,441 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 41,174 | | | | 2,128,284 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 239,494 | | | | 18,903,261 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 115,229 | | | | 10,083,690 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 84,959 | | | | 22,265,205 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc.(b) | | | 212,383 | | | | 20,847,515 | |
ITT, Inc. | | | 55,782 | | | | 8,339,967 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 38,739 | | | | 7,438,663 | |
Middleby Corp. (The)(a) | | | 17,587 | | | | 2,446,879 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 106,789 | | | | 11,099,649 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 261,603 | | | | 25,814,984 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 68,221 | | | | 43,103,392 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 78,552 | | | | 7,681,600 | |
RBC Bearings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,052 | | | | 6,003,168 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 16,458 | | | | 4,768,047 | |
Terex Corp. | | | 26,292 | | | | 1,391,110 | |
Timken Co. (The) | | | 17,652 | | | | 1,487,887 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 34,623 | | | | 3,002,853 | |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | | | 19,004 | | | | 3,937,439 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Kirby Corp.(a) | | | 17,329 | | | | 2,121,589 | |
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Media — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 30,522 | | | | 9,891,570 | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 110,467 | | | | 6,149,698 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 491,120 | | | | 24,516,710 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 102,215 | | | | 15,367,003 | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 37,608 | | | | 10,876,610 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 23,805 | | | | 3,339,842 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 61,801 | | | | 7,791,870 | |
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Office REITs — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
COPT Defense Properties | | | 30,541 | | | $ | 926,309 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Antero Midstream Corp. | | | 137,618 | | | | 2,071,151 | |
APA Corp. | | | 250,750 | | | | 6,133,345 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 42,912 | | | | 5,588,430 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc. | | | 60,960 | | | | 3,088,843 | |
CNX Resources Corp.(a) | | | 101,675 | | | | 3,311,555 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 545,948 | | | | 57,477,405 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 330,027 | | | | 7,904,147 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 128,063 | | | | 22,078,061 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 42,493 | | | | 3,342,499 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 254,995 | | | | 31,346,535 | |
Hess Corp. | | | 188,938 | | | | 25,657,780 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 199,720 | | | | 5,318,544 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 125,836 | | | | 20,499,943 | |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 78,029 | | | | 3,856,193 | |
Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 44,010 | | | | 1,484,897 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 247,550 | | | | 22,559,232 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 180,506 | | | | 6,915,185 | |
Permian Resources Corp., Class A | | | 433,813 | | | | 5,904,195 | |
Range Resources Corp. | | | 166,867 | | | | 5,132,829 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 149,765 | | | | 22,166,718 | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 8,638 | | | | 7,642,384 | |
Viper Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 44,374 | | | | 2,001,711 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 324,974 | | | | 14,835,063 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 27,206 | | | | 2,923,557 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 245,482 | | | | 12,468,031 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 48,495 | | | | 2,944,616 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 239,468 | | | | 2,248,605 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 38,339 | | | | 4,180,101 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 538,183 | | | | 476,797,847 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a) | | | 18,394 | | | | 2,049,276 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 691,415 | | | | 78,517,087 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 170,338 | | | | 33,280,638 | |
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Professional Services — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 108,010 | | | | 29,889,607 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 45,476 | | | | 9,778,704 | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 5,756 | | | | 2,904,247 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 59,768 | | | | 3,660,790 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 32,797 | | | | 9,637,727 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 60,135 | | | | 2,294,150 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 17,983 | | | | 2,073,080 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(a) | | | 23,896 | | | | 5,437,774 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 12,316 | | | | 1,083,808 | |
KBR, Inc. | | | 43,186 | | | | 2,812,704 | |
Maximus, Inc. | | | 30,856 | | | | 2,874,545 | |
Parsons Corp.(a) | | | 22,997 | | | | 2,384,329 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 88,024 | | | | 11,811,941 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 14,707 | | | | 2,449,745 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.(a) | | | 29,628 | | | | 4,887,731 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 12,855 | | | | 1,790,316 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 53,549 | | | | 14,348,990 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.1% | | | | | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 119,671 | | | $ | 9,027,980 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 127,449 | | | | 4,892,767 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 82,974 | | | | 5,919,365 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 92,007 | | | | 2,563,315 | |
NNN REIT, Inc. | | | 47,072 | | | | 2,282,521 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 77,518 | | | | 13,102,093 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 16.6% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 1,104,186 | | | | 181,174,839 | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(a) | | | 37,188 | | | | 866,480 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 199,265 | | | | 45,864,825 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 564,873 | | | | 114,132,590 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 3,175,723 | | | | 547,812,218 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a) | | | 21,377 | | | | 2,655,237 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 33,623 | | | | 3,800,071 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 91,633 | | | | 70,961,512 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 88,873 | | | | 72,527,478 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b) | | | 94,756 | | | | 5,028,701 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 23,762 | | | | 2,643,760 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 216,387 | | | | 17,373,712 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 21,431 | | | | 2,329,764 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 33,327 | | | | 30,810,812 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 16,782,975 | | | | 2,038,124,484 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 130,602 | | | | 31,345,786 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b) | | | 129,599 | | | | 9,410,183 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(a) | | | 33,457 | | | | 6,944,335 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 19,868 | | | | 1,273,936 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 394,809 | | | | 67,137,270 | |
Rambus, Inc.(a) | | | 74,889 | | | | 3,161,814 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,072 | | | | 2,550,861 | |
Synaptics, Inc.(a) | | | 11,239 | | | | 871,922 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 230,939 | | | | 47,705,069 | |
Universal Display Corp. | | | 30,328 | | | | 6,365,847 | |
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Software — 17.1% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 302,503 | | | | 156,630,003 | |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 39,389 | | | | 3,762,043 | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 33,763 | | | | 10,757,905 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 15,728 | | | | 3,702,371 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 8,902 | | | | 2,125,976 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 76,585 | | | | 21,097,636 | |
Blackbaud, Inc.(a) | | | 16,276 | | | | 1,378,252 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 187,184 | | | | 50,732,479 | |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 18,285 | | | | 2,813,147 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 157,159 | | | | 44,078,385 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 23,664 | | | | 1,811,006 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 159,253 | | | | 4,049,804 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(a) | | | 203,648 | | | | 10,889,059 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(a) | | | 16,762 | | | | 32,577,282 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 431,455 | | | | 33,459,335 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 190,716 | | | | 118,434,636 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a) | | | 41,868 | | | | 11,780,818 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 5,071,078 | | | | 2,182,084,863 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 1,090,483 | | | | 185,818,303 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,376,629 | | | | 51,210,599 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 220,777 | | | | 75,461,579 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 49,570 | | | | 8,955,316 | |
Qualys, Inc.(a) | | | 25,180 | | | | 3,234,623 | |
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Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 31,302 | | | $ | 17,417,685 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 661,086 | | | | 180,945,849 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 140,541 | | | | 125,698,465 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 104,740 | | | | 53,039,289 | |
Teradata Corp.(a) | | | 68,169 | | | | 2,068,247 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 29,009 | | | | 16,933,133 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 130,912 | | | | 30,444,895 | |
CubeSmart | | | 83,763 | | | | 4,508,962 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 86,261 | | | | 13,959,618 | |
EPR Properties | | | 32,557 | | | | 1,596,595 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 30,477 | | | | 27,052,299 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 79,864 | | | | 4,109,003 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc.(b) | | | 101,454 | | | | 12,055,779 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | | | 35,415 | | | | 4,731,444 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 22,932 | | | | 1,105,322 | |
Public Storage | | | 45,225 | | | | 16,456,021 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | | 36,104 | | | | 1,161,827 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A(b) | | | 29,251 | | | | 7,040,716 | |
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| | | | | | | 124,222,481 | |
Specialty Retail — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a) | | | 35,386 | | | | 4,950,501 | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,058 | | | | 25,383,022 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a) | | | 25,650 | | | | 6,758,262 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 20,510 | | | | 4,280,437 | |
Five Below, Inc.(a) | | | 36,873 | | | | 3,257,730 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 73,344 | | | | 9,107,125 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 250,309 | | | | 101,425,207 | |
Murphy U.S.A., Inc. | | | 12,884 | | | | 6,350,137 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 28,948 | | | | 33,336,517 | |
RH(a) | | | 4,329 | | | | 1,447,748 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 226,718 | | | | 34,123,326 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 500,489 | | | | 58,827,477 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 30,838 | | | | 8,971,699 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 21,734 | | | | 8,457,134 | |
Valvoline, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 90,181 | | | | 3,774,075 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 87,922 | | | | 13,620,876 | |
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| | | | | | | 324,071,273 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 12.4% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 10,372,792 | | | | 2,416,860,536 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 104,227 | | | | 12,355,068 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 52,285 | | | | 6,457,720 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 211,378 | | | | 10,619,631 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 58,854 | | | | 6,446,279 | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a) | | | 34,373 | | | | 14,312,917 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,467,052,151 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 38,864 | | | | 1,649,388 | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 11,557 | | | | 961,427 | |
Crocs, Inc.(a) | | | 40,595 | | | | 5,878,562 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a) | | | 104,223 | | | | 16,618,357 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 78,375 | | | | 21,267,056 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 353,169 | | | | 31,220,140 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 15,216 | | | | 2,949,926 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a) | | | 90,393 | | | | 6,049,100 | |
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| | | | | | | 86,593,956 | |
Tobacco — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 393,260 | | | | 47,741,764 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.5% | | | | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 26,007 | | | $ | 5,802,942 | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 75,172 | | | | 3,337,637 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 195,732 | | | | 13,979,179 | |
GATX Corp. | | | 9,141 | | | | 1,210,725 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | | | 15,508 | | | | 1,334,619 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 45,521 | | | | 36,859,719 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 23,782 | | | | 11,697,890 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 22,711 | | | | 23,592,414 | |
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| | | | | | | 97,815,125 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 84,021 | | | | 3,240,690 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.9% (Cost: $11,705,203,611) | | | | 19,884,399,913 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.5% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 82,356,807 | | | | 82,422,693 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 24,223,209 | | | | 24,223,209 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.5% (Cost: $106,576,247) | | | | 106,645,902 | |
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Total Investments — 100.4% (Cost: $11,811,779,858) | | | | 19,991,045,815 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | (76,983,521 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 19,914,062,294 | |
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(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 97,971,347 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (15,587,810 | )(a) | | $ | 22,705 | | | $ | 16,451 | | | $ | 82,422,693 | | | | 82,356,807 | | | $ | 120,523 | (b) | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 18,101,428 | | | | 6,121,781 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,223,209 | | | | 24,223,209 | | | | 579,901 | | | | — | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 22,705 | | | $ | 16,451 | | | $ | 106,645,902 | | | | | | | $ | 700,424 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
E-Mini Technology Select Sector Index | | | 20 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 4,599 | | | $ | 125,332 | |
NASDAQ 100 E-Mini Index | | | 35 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 14,183 | | | | 404,327 | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | | 23 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 6,686 | | | | 173,849 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 703,508 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 703,508 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 703,508 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,205,463 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,205,463 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 485,463 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 485,463 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 23,875,329 | |
For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 19,884,399,913 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,884,399,913 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 106,645,902 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 106,645,902 | |
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| | $ | 19,991,045,815 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,991,045,815 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 703,508 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 703,508 | |
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(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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Aerospace & Defense — 3.1% | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a)(b) | | | 281,625 | | | $ | 42,818,265 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 11,511 | | | | 3,783,551 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 221,550 | | | | 66,952,410 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 530,994 | | | | 100,134,849 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 36,658 | | | | 2,266,564 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 148,154 | | | | 14,852,439 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | 33,858 | | | | 8,951,378 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 162,981 | | | | 38,768,290 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 182,255 | | | | 106,538,983 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 118,105 | | | | 62,367,707 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 1,142,853 | | | | 138,468,069 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 161,931 | | | | 14,343,848 | |
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| | | | | 600,246,353 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.8% | | | | | | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 101,716 | | | | 11,226,395 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 76,351 | | | | 10,032,521 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 193,619 | | | | 52,989,648 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 37,522 | | | | 1,953,771 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 629,322 | | | | 85,801,761 | |
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| | | | | 162,004,096 | |
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Automobile Components — 0.2% | |
Aptiv PLC(a)(b) | | | 229,687 | | | | 16,539,761 | |
Autoliv, Inc. | | | 25,491 | | | | 2,380,095 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 195,218 | | | | 7,084,461 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 71,905 | | | | 2,134,859 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(a) | | | 242,504 | | | | 2,146,160 | |
Lear Corp. | | | 49,603 | | | | 5,414,168 | |
Visteon Corp.(a) | | | 12,991 | | | | 1,237,263 | |
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| | | | | 36,936,767 | |
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Automobiles — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 3,354,402 | | | | 35,422,485 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 965,599 | | | | 43,297,459 | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 102,380 | | | | 3,944,702 | |
Thor Industries, Inc. | | | 45,461 | | | | 4,995,709 | |
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| | | | | 87,660,355 | |
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Banks — 7.3% | | | | | | |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | | 129,114 | | | | 2,781,116 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 5,799,861 | | | | 230,138,484 | |
Bank OZK | | | 46,289 | | | | 1,989,964 | |
Cadence Bank | | | 42,877 | | | | 1,365,632 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 1,639,050 | | | | 102,604,530 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 387,450 | | | | 15,912,571 | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 183,597 | | | | 4,793,718 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 59,779 | | | | 3,550,873 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | 31,982 | | | | 3,577,507 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 55,674 | | | | 4,606,467 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 584,933 | | | | 25,058,530 | |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 66,180 | | | | 2,449,322 | |
First Horizon Corp. | | | 463,154 | | | | 7,192,782 | |
FNB Corp. | | | 307,921 | | | | 4,344,765 | |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 98,593 | | | | 4,505,700 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp. | | | 35,320 | | | | 1,807,324 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 158,676 | | | | 4,298,533 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 1,258,134 | | | | 18,494,570 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | | | 26,664 | | | | 1,594,241 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 2,444,375 | | | | 515,420,912 | |
KeyCorp | | | 802,139 | | | | 13,435,828 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 143,428 | | | | 25,547,395 | |
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.(b) | | | 257,587 | | | | 2,892,702 | |
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Old National Bancorp | | | 281,221 | | | $ | 5,247,584 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 38,789 | | | | 3,800,158 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 341,502 | | | | 63,126,645 | |
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 82,812 | | | | 5,968,261 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 792,342 | | | | 18,485,339 | |
SouthState Corp. | | | 65,227 | | | | 6,338,760 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 124,430 | | | | 5,533,402 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 40,635 | | | | 2,903,777 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 1,150,503 | | | | 49,207,013 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 1,340,643 | | | | 61,307,604 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | | 37,903 | | | | 3,983,984 | |
United Bankshares, Inc. | | | 112,249 | | | | 4,164,438 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 380,096 | | | | 3,443,670 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | | 147,099 | | | | 6,856,284 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 2,924,291 | | | | 165,193,199 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp | | | 46,197 | | | | 3,995,579 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 57,833 | | | | 6,276,615 | |
Zions Bancorp N.A. | | | 126,269 | | | | 5,962,422 | |
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| | | | | 1,420,158,200 | |
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Beverages — 1.9% | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 4,318 | | | | 1,248,507 | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B, NVS | | | 158,439 | | | | 7,795,199 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 2,032,808 | | | | 146,077,583 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 134,613 | | | | 34,688,424 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | | 908,744 | | | | 34,059,725 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B | | | 151,843 | | | | 8,734,009 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a)(b) | | | 244,073 | | | | 12,733,288 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 755,251 | | | | 128,430,433 | |
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| | | | | 373,767,168 | |
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Biotechnology — 3.0% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 956,040 | | | | 188,798,779 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 461,638 | | | | 148,744,380 | |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | | | 125,375 | | | | 24,302,690 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 72,149 | | | | 5,071,353 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 54,506 | | | | 2,877,917 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 1,069,613 | | | | 89,676,354 | |
Incyte Corp.(a)(b) | | | 136,615 | | | | 9,030,251 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a) | | | 289,365 | | | | 19,338,263 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 36,553 | | | | 38,425,976 | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 143,296 | | | | 1,653,636 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,059 | | | | 2,005,608 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(a) | | | 21,153 | | | | 7,580,178 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 79,828 | | | | 37,126,406 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.2% | | | | | | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 419,604 | | | | 27,320,417 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 243,770 | | | | 3,824,751 | |
Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 82,763 | | | | 1,861,340 | |
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Building Products — 0.6% | |
A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 39,251 | | | | 3,525,917 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 46,352 | | | | 6,755,341 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 375,072 | | | | 30,189,545 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 64,702 | | | | 5,792,770 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 573,912 | | | | 44,541,310 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 86,055 | | | | 7,223,457 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 59,984 | | | | 23,317,580 | |
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Capital Markets — 5.0% | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 25,767 | | | | 4,581,373 | |
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Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 39,648 | | | $ | 18,627,027 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 634,003 | | | | 45,559,456 | |
BlackRock, Inc.(c) | | | 119,627 | | | | 113,587,033 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 173,518 | | | | 26,570,811 | |
Carlyle Group, Inc. (The) | | | 94,495 | | | | 4,068,955 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 32,775 | | | | 6,714,614 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 1,283,452 | | | | 83,180,524 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 197,996 | | | | 43,687,817 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 9,169 | | | | 2,322,874 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 17,454 | | | | 8,026,222 | |
Federated Hermes, Inc., Class B | | | 70,101 | | | | 2,577,614 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 266,979 | | | | 5,379,627 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 271,313 | | | | 134,329,779 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 38,056 | | | | 5,303,484 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 493,263 | | | | 79,237,768 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | 382,748 | | | | 6,721,055 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 109,465 | | | | 4,167,333 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 140,303 | | | | 8,635,650 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 32,838 | | | | 8,413,096 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 71,310 | | | | 33,843,013 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 1,070,270 | | | | 111,564,945 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 28,886 | | | | 16,838,516 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 355,522 | | | | 25,956,661 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 174,269 | | | | 15,689,438 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 158,653 | | | | 19,428,646 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 154,052 | | | | 79,586,344 | |
SEI Investments Co. | | | 42,911 | | | | 2,969,012 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 256,555 | | | | 22,697,421 | |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | | 87,915 | | | | 8,255,219 | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 191,027 | | | | 20,808,571 | |
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Chemicals — 2.3% | | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 190,997 | | | | 56,867,447 | |
Albemarle Corp.(b) | | | 102,026 | | | | 9,662,883 | |
Arcadium Lithium PLC(a) | | | 342,189 | | | | 975,239 | |
Ashland, Inc. | | | 41,613 | | | | 3,619,083 | |
Avient Corp. | | | 77,854 | | | | 3,917,613 | |
Cabot Corp. | | | 15,646 | | | | 1,748,753 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 72,834 | | | | 6,249,157 | |
Chemours Co. (The) | | | 126,794 | | | | 2,576,454 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 594,733 | | | | 34,964,353 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 602,185 | | | | 32,897,367 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 358,684 | | | | 31,962,331 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 101,368 | | | | 11,348,148 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 106,608 | | | | 27,220,221 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 106,547 | | | | 7,025,709 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 220,383 | | | | 23,124,788 | |
Linde PLC | | | 198,239 | | | | 94,532,250 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 222,723 | | | | 21,359,136 | |
Mosaic Co. (The) | | | 278,403 | | | | 7,455,632 | |
Olin Corp. | | | 61,723 | | | | 2,961,470 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 200,127 | | | | 26,508,822 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 50,476 | | | | 6,107,596 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 21,862 | | | | 1,895,435 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 99,693 | | | | 38,049,827 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.6% | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 132,458 | | | | 27,270,453 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 75,266 | | | | 15,116,424 | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 136,912 | | | | 6,925,009 | |
Stericycle, Inc.(a) | | | 79,292 | | | | 4,836,812 | |
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Veralto Corp. | | | 211,826 | | | $ | 23,694,856 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 166,570 | | | | 34,579,932 | |
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Communications Equipment — 1.2% | |
Ciena Corp.(a) | | | 74,425 | | | | 4,583,836 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 3,461,287 | | | | 184,209,694 | |
F5, Inc.(a) | | | 50,266 | | | | 11,068,573 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 282,254 | | | | 11,002,261 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 57,234 | | | | 3,627,491 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 60,202 | | | | 27,068,625 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 0.2% | |
AECOM | | | 62,199 | | | | 6,423,291 | |
Fluor Corp.(a) | | | 145,804 | | | | 6,956,309 | |
MasTec, Inc.(a) | | | 53,410 | | | | 6,574,771 | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | | 174,126 | | | | 4,772,794 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 39,370 | | | | 11,738,165 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 17,750 | | | | 5,146,612 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Knife River Corp.(a) | | | 13,849 | | | | 1,237,962 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.(b) | | | 17,852 | | | | 9,608,839 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 40,813 | | | | 10,220,800 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.7% | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 234,867 | | | | 8,358,917 | |
American Express Co. | | | 144,752 | | | | 39,256,742 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 328,066 | | | | 49,121,322 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 98,789 | | | | 13,859,109 | |
SLM Corp. | | | 112,102 | | | | 2,563,773 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 341,581 | | | | 17,038,060 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 3.6% | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 114,335 | | | | 9,430,351 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 220,913 | | | | 195,843,793 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 188,974 | | | | 15,981,531 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) | | | 174,623 | | | | 12,279,489 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 570,499 | | | | 32,689,593 | |
Performance Food Group Co.(a) | | | 135,381 | | | | 10,609,809 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) | | | 50,731 | | | | 5,601,210 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 422,486 | | | | 32,979,257 | |
Target Corp. | | | 397,465 | | | | 61,948,895 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a) | | | 211,363 | | | | 12,998,825 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 612,291 | | | | 5,486,127 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 3,731,655 | | | | 301,331,141 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.7% | |
Amcor PLC | | | 1,236,866 | | | | 14,013,692 | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 23,178 | | | | 3,712,884 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 68,995 | | | | 15,231,336 | |
Ball Corp. | | | 259,510 | | | | 17,623,324 | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | | | 98,042 | | | | 6,664,895 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | | 54,483 | | | | 5,223,830 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. | | | 259,378 | | | | 7,674,995 | |
Greif, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 21,637 | | | | 1,355,774 | |
International Paper Co. | | | 299,697 | | | | 14,640,199 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | | 76,664 | | | | 16,513,426 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 69,174 | | | | 3,631,635 | |
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Smurfit WestRock PLC | | | 426,420 | | | $ | 21,073,676 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | | 83,881 | | | | 4,582,419 | |
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Distributors — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 120,031 | | | | 16,765,930 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 228,623 | | | | 9,126,630 | |
Pool Corp. | | | 14,337 | | | | 5,402,182 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 0.0% | |
Graham Holdings Co., Class B | | | 2,923 | | | | 2,401,888 | |
Service Corp. International | | | 61,769 | | | | 4,875,427 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 189,619 | | | | 11,813,264 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.6% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 6,160,192 | | | | 135,524,224 | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.(a) | | | 190,052 | | | | 6,752,547 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 52,922 | | | | 1,611,475 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 3,616,536 | | | | 162,418,632 | |
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Electric Utilities — 3.5% | |
ALLETE, Inc. | | | 49,095 | | | | 3,151,408 | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 221,526 | | | | 13,444,413 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 457,161 | | | | 46,904,718 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 147,753 | | | | 38,418,735 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 663,249 | | | | 76,472,610 | |
Edison International | | | 331,746 | | | | 28,891,759 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 183,465 | | | | 24,145,829 | |
Evergy, Inc. | | | 196,677 | | | | 12,195,941 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 305,994 | | | | 20,822,892 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 859,132 | | | | 34,837,802 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 440,368 | | | | 19,530,321 | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 28,392 | | | | 2,926,931 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 1,765,117 | | | | 149,205,340 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | | 177,308 | | | | 16,152,759 | |
OGE Energy Corp. | | | 172,253 | | | | 7,065,818 | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 1,836,361 | | | | 36,304,857 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | | 97,195 | | | | 8,610,505 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | | | 90,441 | | | | 4,332,124 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 631,637 | | | | 20,894,552 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 939,398 | | | | 84,714,912 | |
TXNM Energy, Inc. | | | 78,413 | | | | 3,432,137 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 480,528 | | | | 31,378,478 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.0% | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 12,889 | | | | 3,549,502 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 103,288 | | | | 17,735,582 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 129,967 | | | | 43,076,263 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 492,025 | | | | 53,812,774 | |
EnerSys | | | 19,743 | | | | 2,014,773 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 134,450 | | | | 34,282,061 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 20,464 | | | | 3,251,320 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 25,133 | | | | 10,765,721 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | | 57,942 | | | | 9,611,419 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 50,338 | | | | 13,513,739 | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 129,435 | | | | 4,641,539 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.1% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 455,044 | | | | 29,650,667 | |
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Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 46,143 | | | $ | 6,129,175 | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 76,152 | | | | 4,135,815 | |
Belden, Inc. | | | 35,717 | | | | 4,183,532 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 66,260 | | | | 14,994,638 | |
Cognex Corp. | | | 82,343 | | | | 3,334,891 | |
Coherent Corp.(a) | | | 132,492 | | | | 11,779,864 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 663,288 | | | | 29,947,453 | |
Crane NXT Co. | | | 44,054 | | | | 2,471,429 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.(a) | | | 13,719 | | | | 1,019,596 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 45,101 | | | | 5,404,453 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 150,283 | | | | 23,884,477 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 6,508 | | | | 1,726,247 | |
Novanta, Inc.(a) | | | 12,750 | | | | 2,281,230 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | | 65,736 | | | | 7,893,579 | |
TE Connectivity PLC | | | 159,276 | | | | 24,049,083 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 40,194 | | | | 17,591,306 | |
Trimble, Inc.(a) | | | 209,240 | | | | 12,991,712 | |
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 97,472 | | | | 1,843,196 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) | | | 44,003 | | | | 16,295,191 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes Co., Class A | | | 853,324 | | | | 30,847,663 | |
ChampionX Corp. | | | 55,131 | | | | 1,662,200 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 758,469 | | | | 22,033,524 | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 346,518 | | | | 5,533,892 | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 1,219,969 | | | | 51,177,700 | |
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Entertainment — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 115,671 | | | | 16,591,848 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | | | 70,443 | | | | 10,827,794 | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 32,730 | | | | 4,049,028 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 1,558,113 | | | | 149,874,889 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,915,751 | | | | 15,804,946 | |
Warner Music Group Corp., Class A | | | 27,844 | | | | 871,517 | |
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Financial Services — 6.0% | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 1,573,750 | | | | 724,334,175 | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 37,846 | | | | 1,590,667 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | | 94,625 | | | | 6,083,441 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 17,178 | | | | 1,704,573 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 468,713 | | | | 39,254,714 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 237,420 | | | | 42,652,503 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 218,442 | | | | 22,372,830 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 63,204 | | | | 11,158,034 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 198,469 | | | | 98,003,992 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 138,909 | | | | 3,556,070 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 878,320 | | | | 68,535,310 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 487,945 | | | | 134,160,478 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 50,359 | | | | 3,989,440 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 215,347 | | | | 2,569,090 | |
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Food Products — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 410,094 | | | | 24,499,015 | |
Bunge Global SA | | | 122,212 | | | | 11,810,568 | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 171,603 | | | | 8,394,819 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 408,968 | | | | 13,299,639 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a) | | | 136,532 | | | | 5,073,529 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 164,442 | | | | 3,793,677 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 478,211 | | | | 35,315,882 | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 78,306 | | | | 15,017,525 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 253,403 | | | | 8,032,875 | |
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Ingredion, Inc. | | | 35,749 | | | $ | 4,912,985 | |
J M Smucker Co. (The) | | | 92,296 | | | | 11,177,046 | |
Kellanova | | | 229,486 | | | | 18,521,815 | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 757,297 | | | | 26,588,698 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 42,004 | | | | 2,719,339 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 8,964 | | | | 1,582,773 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., NVS | | | 217,412 | | | | 17,893,008 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 665,624 | | | | 49,036,520 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a)(b) | | | 34,229 | | | | 1,576,245 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 40,903 | | | | 4,734,522 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 247,185 | | | | 14,722,339 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.2% | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 132,767 | | | | 18,416,111 | |
National Fuel Gas Co. | | | 78,423 | | | | 4,753,218 | |
New Jersey Resources Corp. | | | 87,819 | | | | 4,145,057 | |
ONE Gas, Inc. | | | 47,529 | | | | 3,537,108 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | | 51,828 | | | | 3,822,833 | |
Spire, Inc. | | | 51,315 | | | | 3,452,986 | |
UGI Corp. | | | 186,942 | | | | 4,677,289 | |
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Ground Transportation — 0.9% | |
CSX Corp. | | | 832,820 | | | | 28,757,275 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 69,220 | | | | 11,928,683 | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 141,433 | | | | 7,630,310 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 9,671 | | | | 1,826,562 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 194,246 | | | | 48,270,131 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | | | 37,959 | | | | 5,534,422 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 287,859 | | | | 70,951,486 | |
XPO, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 52,566 | | | | 5,651,371 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.7% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 1,494,803 | | | | 170,422,490 | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 27,496 | | | | 6,992,783 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 438,658 | | | | 16,655,844 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 248,326 | | | | 59,871,399 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 569,167 | | | | 47,696,195 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 100,145 | | | | 11,049,999 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 174,162 | | | | 4,712,824 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 133,467 | | | | 8,947,628 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 326,477 | | | | 21,544,217 | |
Enovis Corp.(a) | | | 48,270 | | | | 2,078,024 | |
Envista Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 146,488 | | | | 2,894,603 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc.(b) | | | 392,278 | | | | 36,815,290 | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 98,556 | | | | 7,050,696 | |
Haemonetics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 17,246 | | | | 1,386,233 | |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | | | 199,154 | | | | 16,223,085 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 31,248 | | | | 15,787,115 | |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 37,788 | | | | 8,795,157 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 103,612 | | | | 50,901,467 | |
LivaNova PLC(a) | | | 29,000 | | | | 1,523,660 | |
Masimo Corp.(a) | | | 14,590 | | | | 1,945,285 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 1,101,923 | | | | 99,206,128 | |
Neogen Corp.(a)(b) | | | 168,482 | | | | 2,832,182 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 125,856 | | | | 30,723,967 | |
Solventum Corp.(a) | | | 117,753 | | | | 8,209,739 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 37,099 | | | | 8,997,991 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 106,040 | | | | 38,308,010 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 40,979 | | | | 10,134,926 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 174,228 | | | | 18,807,913 | |
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Amedisys, Inc.(a) | | | 16,212 | | | $ | 1,564,620 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 210,230 | | | | 23,234,620 | |
Cencora, Inc. | | | 149,873 | | | | 33,733,415 | |
Centene Corp.(a) | | | 451,929 | | | | 34,021,215 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 5,096 | | | | 3,062,543 | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 240,171 | | | | 83,204,841 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 1,080,771 | | | | 67,958,880 | |
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,947 | | | | 2,942,052 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 199,220 | | | | 103,594,400 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | | 47,234 | | | | 4,564,694 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 83,013 | | | | 33,738,973 | |
HealthEquity, Inc.(a) | | | 35,931 | | | | 2,940,952 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 108,861 | | | | 7,935,967 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 103,442 | | | | 32,764,219 | |
Labcorp Holdings, Inc. | | | 71,770 | | | | 16,039,160 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 111,410 | | | | 55,083,332 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 20,421 | | | | 7,036,260 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(a) | | | 68,222 | | | | 2,135,349 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 96,122 | | | | 14,922,940 | |
R1 RCM, Inc.(a) | | | 134,981 | | | | 1,912,681 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a) | | | 82,816 | | | | 13,764,019 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 491,870 | | | | 287,586,552 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 51,086 | | | | 11,699,205 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.7% | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 133,753 | | | | 15,883,169 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 313,755 | | | | 5,694,653 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | | 604,826 | | | | 13,832,371 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 133,297 | | | | 5,425,188 | |
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | 197,778 | | | | 3,680,649 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 354,089 | | | | 22,707,727 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 497,171 | | | | 63,652,803 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.0% | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 53,374 | | | | 2,325,505 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.0% | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 241,441 | | | | 4,249,362 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.2% | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 188,253 | | | | 23,872,363 | |
Aramark(b) | | | 228,553 | | | | 8,851,858 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 77,419 | | | | 3,231,469 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 249,646 | | | | 4,613,458 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(b) | | | 10,628 | | | | 1,384,828 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 48,852 | | | | 8,018,079 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 18,060 | | | | 7,768,328 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.(a) | | | 23,265 | | | | 844,985 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 118,441 | | | | 5,962,320 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 28,254 | | | | 2,076,104 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 345,125 | | | | 105,094,014 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 63,849 | | | | 2,495,857 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 399,866 | | | | 38,982,936 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | | 18,735 | | | | 863,309 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 11,175 | | | | 1,947,691 | |
Wendy’s Co. (The) | | | 65,627 | | | | 1,149,785 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 24,136 | | | | 1,885,987 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 130,731 | | | | 18,264,428 | |
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Garmin Ltd. | | | 61,328 | | | | 10,795,568 | |
KB Home | | | 31,148 | | | | 2,669,072 | |
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Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 91,914 | | | $ | 17,232,036 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 45,007 | | | | 7,231,725 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A(a) | | | 88,965 | | | | 6,250,681 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 47,047 | | | | 5,034,029 | |
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Household Products — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 113,729 | | | | 11,909,701 | |
Clorox Co. (The) | | | 107,004 | | | | 17,432,022 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 428,213 | | | | 44,452,791 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 289,360 | | | | 41,170,141 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 1,233,690 | | | | 213,675,108 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% | |
AES Corp. (The) | | | 611,646 | | | | 12,269,619 | |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | | | 45,799 | | | | 3,523,775 | |
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Industrial Conglomerates — 0.9% | | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 471,968 | | | | 64,518,025 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 559,456 | | | | 115,645,150 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 16,150 | | | | 3,017,143 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 58,997 | | | | 3,302,652 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 795,480 | | | | 100,453,214 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 115,635 | | | | 5,817,597 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 77,563 | | | | 3,031,938 | |
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Insurance — 3.9% | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 433,022 | | | | 48,411,860 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | 226,846 | | | | 43,021,344 | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 62,363 | | | | 8,394,060 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 553,239 | | | | 40,513,692 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 91,454 | | | | 31,642,169 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 92,236 | | | | 25,952,443 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 44,723 | | | | 8,893,616 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 51,402 | | | | 2,314,632 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 44,915 | | | | 4,653,194 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 322,740 | | | | 93,074,989 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 135,253 | | | | 18,410,638 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 92,229 | | | | 3,237,238 | |
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A, NVS | | | 9,054 | | | | 4,887,530 | |
Everest Group Ltd. | | | 37,128 | | | | 14,547,864 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 202,900 | | | | 12,591,974 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 90,400 | | | | 5,967,304 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 77,628 | | | | 8,221,582 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The) | | | 31,431 | | | | 4,655,245 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 251,603 | | | | 29,591,029 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 53,370 | | | | 3,268,913 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 156,619 | | | | 12,380,732 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 202,794 | | | | 45,241,314 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 505,404 | | | | 41,685,722 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 205,535 | | | | 7,280,050 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 184,138 | | | | 15,817,454 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 251,582 | | | | 63,841,448 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 306,710 | | | | 37,142,581 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 56,558 | | | | 12,322,291 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | 20,164 | | | | 5,492,674 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 12,639 | | | | 1,958,792 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 23,818 | | | | 2,222,219 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 195,824 | | | | 45,846,315 | |
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Unum Group | | | 122,800 | | | $ | 7,299,232 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 259,829 | | | | 14,740,099 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 87,251 | | | | 25,698,037 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 0.1% | |
Match Group, Inc.(a) | | | 222,890 | | | | 8,434,158 | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 172,844 | | | | 1,783,750 | |
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IT Services — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 247,547 | | | | 87,502,914 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 69,913 | | | | 7,057,717 | |
ASGN, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 38,335 | | | | 3,573,972 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 425,837 | | | | 32,866,100 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 29,350 | | | | 5,841,530 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 791,388 | | | | 174,960,059 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 203,066 | | | | 4,666,457 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 37,500 | | | | 7,123,500 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | 23,075 | | | | 1,934,146 | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 111,693 | | | | 8,077,638 | |
Mattel, Inc.(a) | | | 169,231 | | | | 3,223,850 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | | 45,311 | | | | 3,771,688 | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 26,888 | | | | 1,103,215 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.3% | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 250,663 | | | | 37,218,442 | |
Avantor, Inc.(a) | | | 338,943 | | | | 8,768,455 | |
Azenta, Inc.(a) | | | 15,482 | | | | 749,948 | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 16,549 | | | | 5,536,965 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 135,079 | | | | 10,796,865 | |
Bruker Corp. | | | 38,207 | | | | 2,638,575 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a) | | | 44,776 | | | | 8,819,529 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 552,224 | | | | 153,529,317 | |
Illumina, Inc.(a) | | | 137,180 | | | | 17,889,644 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 92,003 | | | | 21,801,951 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 11,253 | | | | 16,876,124 | |
Revvity, Inc.(b) | | | 105,439 | | | | 13,469,832 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 203,474 | | | | 125,862,912 | |
Waters Corp.(a) | | | 32,453 | | | | 11,679,510 | |
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Machinery — 2.1% | | | | | | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 53,096 | | | | 5,195,975 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 174,968 | | | | 68,433,484 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | | 758,517 | | | | 8,419,539 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 117,588 | | | | 38,073,818 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 94,676 | | | | 39,511,135 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 44,244 | | | | 3,260,783 | |
Dover Corp.(b) | | | 118,464 | | | | 22,714,287 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 61,395 | | | | 3,173,508 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 65,292 | | | | 14,005,134 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 125,344 | | | | 32,848,902 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 79,658 | | | | 7,819,229 | |
Middleby Corp. (The)(a)(b) | | | 23,048 | | | | 3,206,668 | |
Nordson Corp. | | | 46,891 | | | | 12,314,983 | |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | 55,757 | | | | 5,587,409 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 209,921 | | | | 21,819,189 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 120,951 | | | | 11,935,445 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 24,274 | | | | 15,336,799 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 44,508 | | | | 4,352,437 | |
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Snap-on, Inc. | | | 25,118 | | | $ | 7,276,936 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 133,058 | | | | 14,653,677 | |
Terex Corp. | | | 25,224 | | | | 1,334,602 | |
Timken Co. (The) | | | 33,717 | | | | 2,842,006 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 46,006 | | | | 3,990,100 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 150,505 | | | | 27,357,294 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 208,637 | | | | 28,172,254 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Kirby Corp.(a) | | | 29,219 | | | | 3,577,282 | |
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Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 45,031 | | | | 14,593,647 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 3,318,880 | | | | 138,629,618 | |
Fox Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 194,154 | | | | 8,218,539 | |
Fox Corp., Class B | | | 112,861 | | | | 4,379,007 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 321,421 | | | | 10,166,546 | |
News Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 325,575 | | | | 8,670,062 | |
News Corp., Class B(b) | | | 98,075 | | | | 2,741,196 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A | | | 26,207 | | | | 4,333,327 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 168,466 | | | | 17,417,700 | |
Paramount Global, Class B, NVS | | | 513,989 | | | | 5,458,563 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Alcoa Corp. | | | 223,274 | | | | 8,613,911 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 409,931 | | | | 5,234,819 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | | 100,083 | | | | 5,500,562 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 618,968 | | | | 30,898,882 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 985,795 | | | | 52,690,743 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 75,445 | | | | 11,342,401 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 27,093 | | | | 3,801,148 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 45,296 | | | | 5,710,919 | |
United States Steel Corp. | | | 195,178 | | | | 6,895,639 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.1% | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 428,484 | | | | 8,599,674 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 273,061 | | | | 5,564,983 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | | 229,799 | | | | 20,098,221 | |
Black Hills Corp. | | | 61,140 | | | | 3,736,877 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 563,260 | | | | 16,571,109 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 255,539 | | | | 18,048,720 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 296,475 | | | | 30,871,942 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 720,759 | | | | 41,652,663 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 178,393 | | | | 22,907,445 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 387,756 | | | | 13,435,745 | |
Northwestern Energy Group, Inc. | | | 52,393 | | | | 2,997,927 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 427,987 | | | | 38,180,720 | |
Sempra | | | 543,857 | | | | 45,482,761 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 271,914 | | | | 26,152,688 | |
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BXP, Inc. | | | 126,160 | | | | 10,150,833 | |
COPT Defense Properties | | | 58,497 | | | | 1,774,214 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 129,760 | | | | 3,825,325 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 91,018 | | | | 3,522,397 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 143,226 | | | | 5,643,104 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 5.3% | |
Antero Midstream Corp. | | | 122,240 | | | $ | 1,839,712 | |
Antero Resources Corp.(a) | | | 250,667 | | | | 7,181,610 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 177,300 | | | | 14,582,925 | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 1,461,294 | | | | 215,204,767 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 309,278 | | | | 32,560,788 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 218,681 | | | | 5,237,410 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 537,990 | | | | 21,046,169 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 30,822 | | | | 2,424,459 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 165,582 | | | | 20,354,995 | |
EQT Corp. | | | 512,537 | | | | 18,779,356 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 3,816,978 | | | | 447,426,161 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 140,179 | | | | 6,247,778 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 1,663,243 | | | | 36,741,038 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 227,683 | | | | 6,063,198 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 128,997 | | | | 21,014,901 | |
Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 70,756 | | | | 2,387,307 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 579,457 | | | | 29,865,214 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 190,859 | | | | 17,392,981 | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 86,061 | | | | 2,663,588 | |
PetroCorp Escrow(a)(d) | | | 190 | | | | — | |
Phillips 66 | | | 359,606 | | | | 47,270,209 | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 5,425 | | | | 4,799,715 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 275,248 | | | | 37,166,737 | |
Viper Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 31,376 | | | | 1,415,371 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 637,768 | | | | 29,114,109 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,028,780,498 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 19,305 | | | | 2,074,515 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.3% | | | | | | |
American Airlines Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 571,660 | | | | 6,425,458 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 244,995 | | | | 12,443,296 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 514,982 | | | | 15,258,917 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 281,392 | | | | 16,056,228 | |
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| | | | | | | 50,183,899 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 52,915 | | | | 3,212,999 | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 199,711 | | | | 19,909,189 | |
Kenvue, Inc. | | | 1,645,382 | | | | 38,057,686 | |
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| | | | | | | 61,179,874 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 4.0% | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 1,741,801 | | | | 90,120,784 | |
Catalent, Inc.(a) | | | 157,290 | | | | 9,527,055 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a) | | | 31,334 | | | | 3,490,921 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 2,068,142 | | | | 335,163,092 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 1,306,642 | | | | 148,382,266 | |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | | 116,016 | | | | 3,043,100 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 4,868,441 | | | | 140,892,683 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | | 1,022,181 | | | | 11,867,521 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 175,155 | | | | 34,221,784 | |
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| | | | | | | 776,709,206 | |
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Professional Services — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Amentum Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 107,827 | | | | 3,477,421 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 213,713 | | | | 59,140,799 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 43,373 | | | | 9,326,496 | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 12,020 | | | | 6,064,811 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 40,440 | | | | 2,072,550 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 60,087 | | | | 3,680,329 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 64,951 | | | | 19,086,501 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 60,649 | | | | 2,313,759 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 21,114 | | | | 2,434,022 | |
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Genpact Ltd. | | | 142,717 | | | $ | 5,595,934 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 15,242 | | | | 1,341,296 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | | | 107,827 | | | | 14,114,554 | |
KBR, Inc. | | | 62,186 | | | | 4,050,174 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 115,271 | | | | 18,789,173 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 41,618 | | | | 3,059,755 | |
Maximus, Inc. | | | 13,855 | | | | 1,290,732 | |
Parsons Corp.(a)(b) | | | 11,306 | | | | 1,172,206 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 165,073 | | | | 22,151,146 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 23,972 | | | | 3,993,016 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 29,312 | | | | 4,082,282 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 55,245 | | | | 14,803,450 | |
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| | | | | | | 202,040,406 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.3% | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 258,780 | | | | 32,212,934 | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a) | | | 201,150 | | | | 15,174,756 | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(a) | | | 40,689 | | | | 10,978,299 | |
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| | | | | | | 58,365,989 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.7% | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 109,000 | | | | 4,184,510 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 121,897 | | | | 27,457,299 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 91,471 | | | | 11,299,413 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 57,312 | | | | 4,088,638 | |
Equity Residential | | | 292,371 | | | | 21,769,945 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 55,070 | | | | 16,268,779 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 191,973 | | | | 3,935,446 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 489,462 | | | | 17,258,430 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 101,053 | | | | 16,057,322 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 257,862 | | | | 11,691,463 | |
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| | | | | | | 134,011,245 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 86,035 | | | | 6,481,017 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 144,830 | | | | 4,034,964 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 64,819 | | | | 7,452,240 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 579,568 | | | | 13,457,569 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | | | 187,811 | | | | 4,988,260 | |
NNN REIT, Inc. | | | 100,497 | | | | 4,873,100 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 749,988 | | | | 47,564,239 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 140,337 | | | | 10,136,541 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 165,731 | | | | 28,011,854 | |
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| | | | | | | 126,999,784 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.8% | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 87,318 | | | | 2,034,509 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 97,955 | | | | 2,997,423 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 174,754 | | | | 40,223,128 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a) | | | 19,858 | | | | 2,466,562 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 73,496 | | | | 8,306,518 | |
First Solar, Inc.(a) | | | 92,157 | | | | 22,987,642 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 3,665,920 | | | | 86,002,483 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,945 | | | | 2,107,821 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 188,981 | | | | 15,173,285 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 952,641 | | | | 98,798,398 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 29,659 | | | | 3,224,230 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 54,442 | | | | 13,066,624 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 207,226 | | | | 15,046,680 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 24,308 | | | | 1,558,629 | |
Qorvo, Inc.(a) | | | 81,165 | | | | 8,384,345 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 459,395 | | | | 78,120,120 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 138,137 | | | | 13,643,791 | |
Synaptics, Inc.(a) | | | 19,821 | | | | 1,537,713 | |
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Teradyne, Inc. | | | 139,548 | | | $ | 18,689,664 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 494,190 | | | | 102,084,828 | |
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| | | | | | | 536,454,393 | |
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Software — 0.5% | | | | | | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 32,495 | | | | 10,353,882 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 11,178 | | | | 2,669,530 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 88,663 | | | | 24,424,883 | |
Blackbaud, Inc.(a) | | | 13,824 | | | | 1,170,616 | |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 15,692 | | | | 2,414,214 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 21,741 | | | | 1,663,839 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 465,363 | | | | 12,764,907 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 42,039 | | | | 7,594,766 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 52,579 | | | | 29,257,059 | |
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| | | | | | | 92,313,696 | |
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Specialized REITs — 1.7% | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 236,759 | | | | 55,060,673 | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | 373,351 | | | | 44,290,629 | |
CubeSmart | | | 86,383 | | | | 4,649,997 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 155,744 | | | | 25,204,052 | |
EPR Properties | | | 24,460 | | | | 1,199,518 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 43,223 | | | | 38,366,031 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 182,075 | | | | 32,808,094 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 133,991 | | | | 6,893,837 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 124,401 | | | | 14,782,571 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | | | 31,541 | | | | 4,213,878 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 29,356 | | | | 1,414,959 | |
PotlatchDeltic Corp. | | | 62,064 | | | | 2,795,983 | |
Public Storage | | | 78,491 | | | | 28,560,520 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | | 71,423 | | | | 2,298,392 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 55,478 | | | | 13,353,555 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 901,496 | | | | 30,028,832 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 623,558 | | | | 21,113,674 | |
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| | | | | | | 327,035,195 | |
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Specialty Retail — 2.6% | | | | | | |
AutoNation, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,634 | | | | 4,049,675 | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,549 | | | | 14,329,532 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 167,696 | | | | 17,322,997 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a) | | | 22,008 | | | | 5,798,668 | |
CarMax, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 135,480 | | | | 10,483,442 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 23,750 | | | | 4,956,625 | |
GameStop Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 335,212 | | | | 7,686,411 | |
Gap, Inc. (The) | | | 192,802 | | | | 4,251,284 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 536,714 | | | | 217,476,513 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 23,110 | | | | 7,340,660 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 489,563 | | | | 132,598,139 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 13,455 | | | | 15,494,778 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 16,623 | | | | 2,699,908 | |
RH(a) | | | 7,347 | | | | 2,457,057 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 339,831 | | | | 39,943,736 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 53,489 | | | | 15,561,555 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 13,849 | | | | 5,388,923 | |
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| | | | | | | 507,839,903 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.6% | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 116,854 | | | | 13,851,873 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 1,115,456 | | | | 22,822,230 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 840,276 | | | | 30,140,700 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 110,892 | | | | 13,696,271 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 107,077 | | | | 11,728,144 | |
Western Digital Corp.(a) | | | 280,749 | | | | 19,172,349 | |
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| | | | | | | 111,411,567 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 51,768 | | | $ | 2,197,034 | |
Carter’s, Inc. | | | 31,559 | | | | 2,050,704 | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 15,417 | | | | 1,282,540 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 588,363 | | | | 52,011,289 | |
PVH Corp. | | | 49,247 | | | | 4,965,575 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 15,381 | | | | 2,981,914 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 199,595 | | | | 9,376,973 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 161,479 | | | | 1,438,778 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 111,916 | | | | 935,618 | |
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| | | | | | | 77,240,425 | |
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Tobacco — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 1,465,873 | | | | 74,818,158 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 841,543 | | | | 102,163,320 | |
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| | | | | | | 176,981,478 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.2% | | | | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 71,695 | | | | 3,183,258 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 246,997 | | | | 17,640,526 | |
GATX Corp. | | | 20,217 | | | | 2,677,742 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | | | 18,044 | | | | 1,552,866 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | | | 38,774 | | | | 6,513,256 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 9,491 | | | | 9,859,346 | |
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| | | | | | | 41,426,994 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 167,732 | | | | 24,529,128 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 111,679 | | | | 4,307,459 | |
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| | | | | | | 28,836,587 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 421,016 | | | $ | 86,880,862 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7% (Cost: $15,923,612,607) | | | 19,295,207,513 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.7% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(e)(f) | | | 103,334,717 | | | | 103,417,384 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(e) | | | 33,142,378 | | | | 33,142,378 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.7% (Cost: $136,500,126) | | | | 136,559,762 | |
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Total Investments — 100.4% (Cost: $16,060,112,733) | | | | 19,431,767,275 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | (84,221,271 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 19,347,546,004 | |
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(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of this security is on loan. |
(c) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(d) | Security is valued using significant unobservable inputs and is classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. |
(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 85,100,789 | | | $ | 18,295,343 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 818 | | | $ | 20,434 | | | $ | 103,417,384 | | | | 103,334,717 | | | $ | 122,492 | (b) | | $ | — | | | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 26,469,410 | | | | 6,672,968 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,142,378 | | | | 33,142,378 | | | | 894,886 | | | | — | | | | | |
| | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 92,634,074 | | | | 8,344,505 | | | | (1,554,031 | ) | | | 179,942 | | | | 13,982,543 | | | | 113,587,033 | | | | 119,627 | | | | 1,202,422 | | | | — | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 180,760 | | | $ | 14,002,977 | | | $ | 250,146,795 | | | | | | | $ | 2,219,800 | | | $ | — | | | | | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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E-Mini Consumer Staples Select Sector Index | | | 43 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 3,641 | | | $ | (5,616 | ) |
Russell 1000 Value E-Mini Index | | | 460 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 43,360 | | | | 1,040,365 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,034,749 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,040,365 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,040,365 | |
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Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,616 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,616 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,761,781 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,761,781 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (198,554 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (198,554 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 53,646,900 | |
For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 19,295,207,513 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,295,207,513 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 136,559,762 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 136,559,762 | |
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| | $ | 19,431,767,275 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,431,767,275 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 1,040,365 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,040,365 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (5,616 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,616 | ) |
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| | $ | 1,034,749 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,034,749 | |
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(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 (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | | | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 90,632,749,544 | | | $ | 8,284,781,911 | | | $ | 19,884,399,913 | | | $ | 19,181,620,480 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 3,885,502,311 | | | | 82,779,704,793 | | | | 106,645,902 | | | | 250,146,795 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 10,139,813 | | | | 21 | | | | 108 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collateral — OTC derivatives | | | — | | | | 17,720,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | 11,523,000 | | | | 195,000 | | | | 1,543,620 | | | | 2,643,190 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 233,490,420 | | | | 799,928,918 | | | | 5,413,107 | | | | 6,215,204 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 845,813 | | | | 1,535,773 | | | | 26,289 | | | | 18,868 | |
Swaps | | | 1,531,549 | | | | 25,269,980 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Capital shares sold | | | 730,938 | | | | 2,165,023 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 78,898,319 | | | | 86,101,667 | | | | 4,336,463 | | | | 17,243,370 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 1,657,380 | | | | 6,846,874 | | | | 134,055 | | | | 191,034 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 148,800 | | | | — | | | | 67,675 | | | | 140,300 | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps | | | 6,158,145 | | | | 68,723,294 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total assets | | | 94,853,236,219 | | | | 92,083,113,046 | | | | 20,002,567,045 | | | | 19,458,219,349 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Bank overdraft | | | 5,712 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cash received: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collateral — OTC derivatives | | | 6,141,000 | | | | 93,060,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 3,570,678,746 | | | | 4,878,415,563 | | | | 82,311,204 | | | | 103,296,879 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 254,228,072 | | | | 783,149,912 | | | | 5,560,609 | | | | 6,749,218 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 3,647,673 | | | | 4,169,607 | | | | 632,938 | | | | 626,818 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | — | | | | 51,512 | | | | — | | | | 430 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3,834,701,203 | | | | 5,758,846,594 | | | | 88,504,751 | | | | 110,673,345 | |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 91,018,535,016 | | | $ | 86,324,266,452 | | | $ | 19,914,062,294 | | | $ | 19,347,546,004 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Paid-in capital | | $ | 74,690,992,673 | | | $ | 74,856,120,943 | | | $ | 13,307,744,606 | | | $ | 17,261,343,691 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 16,327,542,343 | | | | 11,468,145,509 | | | | 6,606,317,688 | | | | 2,086,202,313 | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 91,018,535,016 | | | $ | 86,324,266,452 | | | $ | 19,914,062,294 | | | $ | 19,347,546,004 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | $ | 1,459,900,000 | | | $ | 737,950,000 | | | $ | 151,050,000 | | | $ | 202,700,000 | |
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Net asset value | | $ | 62.35 | | | $ | 116.98 | | | $ | 131.84 | | | $ | 95.45 | |
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Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
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Par value | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | |
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(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 70,740,019,338 | | | $ | 7,432,169,323 | | | $ | 11,705,203,611 | | | $ | 15,839,098,098 | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 3,488,188,070 | | | $ | 4,751,450,140 | | | $ | 80,815,802 | | | $ | 101,069,384 | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 3,882,035,626 | | | $ | 68,203,065,943 | | | $ | 106,576,247 | | | $ | 221,014,635 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | | | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 648,297,808 | | | $ | 59,213,514 | | | $ | 62,542,205 | | | $ | 198,924,256 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 10,807,662 | | | | 701,883,201 | | | | 579,901 | | | | 2,097,308 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 141,723 | | | | 488,107 | | | | 2,722 | | | | 4,585 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 5,024,295 | | | | 11,919,650 | | | | 120,523 | | | | 122,492 | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (253,006 | ) | | | (748,986 | ) | | | (45,578 | ) | | | (16,481 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 664,018,482 | | | | 772,755,486 | | | | 63,199,773 | | | | 201,132,160 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 21,270,846 | | | | 24,191,537 | | | | 3,663,765 | | | | 3,558,462 | |
Interest expense | | | 2,075 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total expenses | | | 21,272,921 | | | | 24,191,537 | | | | 3,663,765 | | | | 3,558,462 | |
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Net investment income | | | 642,745,561 | | | | 748,563,949 | | | | 59,536,008 | | | | 197,573,698 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (390,109,349 | ) | | | (346,112,012 | ) | | | (875,768 | ) | | | (50,641,570 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | (108,992 | ) | | | 34,000,681 | | | | 22,705 | | | | 3,888 | |
Futures contracts | | | 6,473,874 | | | | 23,142,223 | | | | 1,205,463 | | | | 2,761,781 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 1,088,373,252 | | | | 49,296,481 | | | | 94,505,518 | | | | 22,070,902 | |
In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a) | | | — | | | | 961,618,536 | | | | — | | | | 176,872 | |
Swaps | | | 50,950,406 | | | | 237,256,441 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 755,579,191 | | | $ | 959,202,350 | | | $ | 94,857,918 | | | $ | (25,628,127 | ) |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 1,556,183,870 | | | | 525,582,465 | | | | 2,075,549,154 | | | | 1,043,292,563 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | 1,081,950 | | | | 3,070,165,705 | | | | 16,451 | | | | 14,002,977 | |
Futures contracts | | | 1,730,187 | | | | (3,479,706 | ) | | | 485,463 | | | | (198,554 | ) |
Swaps | | | (32,687,405 | ) | | | (7,406,531 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | | 1,526,308,602 | | | | 3,584,861,933 | | | | 2,076,051,068 | | | | 1,057,096,986 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 2,281,887,793 | | | | 4,544,064,283 | | | | 2,170,908,986 | | | | 1,031,468,859 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,924,633,354 | | | $ | 5,292,628,232 | | | $ | 2,230,444,994 | | | $ | 1,229,042,557 | |
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(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
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| | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | | | | | | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 642,745,561 | | | $ | 1,150,069,713 | | | | | | | $ | 748,563,949 | | | $ | 1,196,313,259 | |
Net realized gain | | | 755,579,191 | | | | 2,896,978,059 | | | | | | | | 959,202,350 | | | | 360,194,665 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,526,308,602 | | | | 11,692,625,873 | | | | | | | | 3,584,861,933 | | | | 9,163,432,520 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,924,633,354 | | | | 15,739,673,645 | | | | | | | | 5,292,628,232 | | | | 10,719,940,444 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (577,013,930 | )(b) | | | (1,078,873,318 | ) | | | | | | | (658,813,781 | )(b) | | | (1,000,635,614 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 3,609,206,843 | | | | 3,892,631,820 | | | | | | | | 1,331,189,385 | | | | 3,883,131,718 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 5,956,826,267 | | | | 18,553,432,147 | | | | | | | | 5,965,003,836 | | | | 13,602,436,548 | |
Beginning of period | | | 85,061,708,749 | | | | 66,508,276,602 | | | | | | | | 80,359,262,616 | | | | 66,756,826,068 | |
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End of period | | $ | 91,018,535,016 | | | $ | 85,061,708,749 | | | | | | | $ | 86,324,266,452 | | | $ | 80,359,262,616 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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| | iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | | | | | | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 59,536,008 | | | $ | 154,264,179 | | | | | | | $ | 197,573,698 | | | $ | 296,163,700 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 94,857,918 | | | | 298,655,874 | | | | | | | | (25,628,127 | ) | | | 1,406,996,728 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 2,076,051,068 | | | | 3,733,653,027 | | | | | | | | 1,057,096,986 | | | | 1,671,136,107 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,230,444,994 | | | | 4,186,573,080 | | | | | | | | 1,229,042,557 | | | | 3,374,296,535 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (59,254,929 | )(b) | | | (151,138,533 | ) | | | | | | | (200,250,809 | )(b) | | | (286,055,103 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 820,670,603 | | | | 563,304,631 | | | | | | | | 1,316,745,609 | | | | 629,781,643 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 2,991,860,668 | | | | 4,598,739,178 | | | | | | | | 2,345,537,357 | | | | 3,718,023,075 | |
Beginning of period | | | 16,922,201,626 | | | | 12,323,462,448 | | | | | | | | 17,002,008,647 | | | | 13,283,985,572 | |
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End of period | | $ | 19,914,062,294 | | | $ | 16,922,201,626 | | | | | | | $ | 19,347,546,004 | | | $ | 17,002,008,647 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | |
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| Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/24 | (a) | |
| Year Ended 03/31/23 | (a) | |
| Year Ended 03/31/22 | (a) | |
| Year Ended 03/31/21 | (a) | |
| Year Ended 03/31/20 | (a) |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 60.80 | | | $ | 50.03 | | | $ | 53.68 | | | $ | 52.03 | | | $ | 28.77 | | | $ | 37.87 | |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.62 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 1.50 | | | | 10.72 | | | | (3.62 | ) | | | 1.68 | | | | 23.27 | | | | (9.03 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 1.95 | | | | 11.55 | | | | (2.82 | ) | | | 2.36 | | | | 23.82 | | | | (8.41 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(d) | | | (0.40 | )(e) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 62.35 | | | $ | 60.80 | | | $ | 50.03 | | | $ | 53.68 | | | $ | 52.03 | | | $ | 28.77 | |
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Total Return(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 3.23 | %(g) | | | 23.30 | % | | | (5.13 | )% | | | 4.51 | % | | | 83.36 | % | | | (22.53 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.05 | %(i) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.07 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 1.51 | %(i) | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.62 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.62 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 91,018,535 | | | $ | 85,061,709 | | | $ | 66,508,277 | | | $ | 66,023,819 | | | $ | 61,137,875 | | | $ | 35,722,456 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(j)(k) | | | 10 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 15 | % |
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(a) | Per share amounts reflect a five-for-one stock split effective after the close of trading on February 21, 2024. |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(h) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(j) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
(k) | Excludes underlying investments in total return swaps. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 110.59 | | | | | | | $ | 96.76 | | | $ | 107.93 | | | $ | 108.34 | | | $ | 56.22 | | | $ | 77.13 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 1.02 | | | | | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.06 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 6.27 | | | | | | | | 13.55 | | | | (11.24 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | 52.13 | | | | (20.77 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 7.29 | | | | | | | | 15.25 | | | | (9.67 | ) | | | 1.25 | | | | 53.16 | | | | (19.71 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.90 | )(d) | | | | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 116.98 | | | | | | | $ | 110.59 | | | $ | 96.76 | | | $ | 107.93 | | | $ | 108.34 | | | $ | 56.22 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 6.64 | %(f) | | | | | | | 15.91 | % | | | (8.90 | )% | | | 1.12 | % | | | 95.23 | %(g) | | | (25.89 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.06 | %(i) | | | | | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.07 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 1.86 | %(i) | | | | | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.28 | % | | | 1.36 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 86,324,266 | | | | | | | $ | 80,359,263 | | | $ | 66,756,826 | | | $ | 72,070,280 | | | $ | 68,273,012 | | | $ | 31,863,332 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(j)(k) | | | 13 | % | | | | | | | 25 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 16 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Includes a payment received from an affiliate, which had no impact on the Fund’s total return. |
(h) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(j) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
(k) | Excludes underlying investments in total return swaps. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 117.27 | | | | | | | $ | 88.82 | | | $ | 105.47 | | | $ | 90.74 | | | $ | 57.16 | | | $ | 60.31 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.40 | | | | | | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.92 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 14.57 | | | | | | | | 28.42 | | | | (16.67 | ) | | | 14.73 | | | | 33.62 | | | | (2.97 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 14.97 | | | | | | | | 29.51 | | | | (15.71 | ) | | | 15.45 | | | | 34.38 | | | | (2.05 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.40 | )(d) | | | | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 131.84 | | | | | | | $ | 117.27 | | | $ | 88.82 | | | $ | 105.47 | | | $ | 90.74 | | | $ | 57.16 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 12.77 | %(f) | | | | | | | 33.45 | % | | | (14.86 | )% | | | 17.03 | % | | | 60.34 | % | | | (3.54 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.04 | %(h) | | | | | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 0.65 | %(h) | | | | | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.44 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 19,914,062 | | | | | | | $ | 16,922,202 | | | $ | 12,323,462 | | | $ | 12,857,333 | | | $ | 10,461,747 | | | $ | 6,893,329 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 2 | % | | | | | | | 31 | % | | | 36 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 35 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 90.46 | | | | | | | $ | 73.78 | | | $ | 75.80 | | | $ | 68.82 | | | $ | 46.23 | | | $ | 54.82 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 1.00 | | | | | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.45 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 4.99 | | | | | | | | 16.62 | | | | (2.02 | ) | | | 6.93 | | | | 22.60 | | | | (8.57 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 5.99 | | | | | | | | 18.25 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 8.43 | | | | 24.03 | | | | (7.12 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (1.00 | )(d) | | | | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 95.45 | | | | | | | $ | 90.46 | | | $ | 73.78 | | | $ | 75.80 | | | $ | 68.82 | | | $ | 46.23 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 6.68 | %(f) | | | | | | | 25.02 | % | | | (0.46 | )% | | | 12.33 | % | | | 52.59 | % | | | (13.34 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.04 | %(h) | | | | | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 2.22 | %(h) | | | | | | | 2.05 | % | | | 2.18 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 2.52 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 19,347,546 | | | | | | | $ | 17,002,009 | | | $ | 13,283,986 | | | $ | 12,123,855 | | | $ | 9,084,867 | | | $ | 5,270,383 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 2 | % | | | | | | | 33 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 34 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification |
Core S&P Mid-Cap | | Diversified |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | Diversified |
Core S&P U.S. Growth(a) | | Diversified |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | Diversified |
| (a) | The Fund intends to be diversified in approximately the same proportion as its underlying index is diversified. The Fund may become non-diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act, solely as a result of a change in relative market capitalization or index weighting of one or more constituents of its underlying index. Shareholder approval will not be sought if the Fund crosses from diversified to non-diversified status due solely to a change in its relative market capitalization or index weighting of one or more constituents of its underlying index. | |
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. 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. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.
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 September 30, 2024, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Consistent with U.S. GAAP accrual requirements, for uncertain tax positions, each Fund recognizes tax reclaims when the Fund determines that it is more likely than not that the Fund will sustain its position that it is due the reclaim.
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 include tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.
Bank Overdraft: Certain Funds had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Funds are obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statements of Operations.
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.
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of each Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, as the valuation designee for each Fund. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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 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. |
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 Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that each Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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 BFA, 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
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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:
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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 | |
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 81,970,289 | | | $ | (81,970,289 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 3,088,090 | | | | (3,088,090 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp. | | | 553,240 | | | | (553,240 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 388,588,193 | | | | (388,588,193 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 226,339,084 | | | | (226,339,084 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 68,152,432 | | | | (68,152,432 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 287,033,465 | | | | (287,033,465 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 468,672,229 | | | | (468,672,229 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 36,635,551 | | | | (36,635,551 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 444,345,403 | | | | (444,345,403 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 24,954,254 | | | | (24,954,254 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Mizuho Securities USA LLC | | | 17,968 | | | | (17,968 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 701,888,253 | | | | (701,888,253 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 86,590,733 | | | | (86,590,733 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 77,848,072 | | | | (77,848,072 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 146,860 | | | | (146,860 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
RBC Capital Market LLC | | | 1,028,171 | | | | (1,028,171 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 9,002,018 | | | | (9,002,018 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | | 7,889,557 | | | | (7,889,557 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | 150,733,941 | | | | (150,733,941 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 54,070,064 | | | | (54,070,064 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 215,097,835 | | | | (215,097,835 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS Securities LLC | | | 5,953,370 | | | | (5,953,370 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Virtu Americas LLC | | | 10,331,459 | | | | (10,331,459 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 123,843,692 | | | | (123,843,692 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 13,413,847 | | | | (13,413,847 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 3,488,188,070 | | | $ | (3,488,188,070 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Core S&P Small-Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 246,877,093 | | | $ | (246,877,093 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 12,106,716 | | | | (12,106,716 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp. | | | 274,148 | | | | (274,148 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 456,264,119 | | | | (456,264,119 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 304,564,154 | | | | (304,564,154 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 10,148,305 | | | | (10,148,305 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 179,104,430 | | | | (179,104,430 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 899,698,056 | | | | (899,698,056 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 79,229,159 | | | | (79,229,159 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 1,004,033,861 | | | | (1,004,033,861 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Jefferies LLC | | $ | 28,339,844 | | | $ | (28,339,844 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Mizuho Securities USA LLC | | | 21,616,180 | | | | (21,616,180 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 621,955,649 | | | | (621,955,649 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 155,302,086 | | | | (155,302,086 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 50,906,420 | | | | (50,906,420 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 389,980 | | | | (389,980 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
RBC Capital Market LLC | | | 13,520,621 | | | | (13,520,621 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 5,525,404 | | | | (5,525,404 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | | 3,564,586 | | | | (3,564,586 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | 157,003,544 | | | | (157,003,544 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 177,831,711 | | | | (177,831,711 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 208,231,992 | | | | (208,231,992 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS Securities LLC | | | 1,187,198 | | | | (1,187,198 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Virtu Americas LLC | | | 3,566,584 | | | | (3,566,584 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 72,035,689 | | | | (72,035,689 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 38,172,611 | | | | (38,172,611 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 4,751,450,140 | | | $ | (4,751,450,140 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 252,117 | | | $ | (252,117 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 789,082 | | | | (789,082 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 804,641 | | | | (804,641 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 9,452,240 | | | | (9,452,240 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 2,826,451 | | | | (2,826,451 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 5,278,178 | | | | (5,278,178 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 8,513,648 | | | | (8,513,648 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 1,106,552 | | | | (1,106,552 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 1,155,420 | | | | (1,155,420 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 500,862 | | | | (500,862 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 27,359,883 | | | | (27,359,883 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 4,215,487 | | | | (4,215,487 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 13,352 | | | | (13,352 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | | 1,788,021 | | | | (1,788,021 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 6,064 | | | | (6,064 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 8,829,172 | | | | (8,829,172 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS Securities LLC | | | 918,611 | | | | (918,611 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Virtu Americas LLC | | | 3,359,748 | | | | (3,359,748 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 1,776,361 | | | | (1,776,361 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 1,869,912 | | | | (1,869,912 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 80,815,802 | | | $ | (80,815,802 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Core S&P U.S. Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 1,826,870 | | | $ | (1,826,870 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 3,728,560 | | | | (3,728,560 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 10,146,249 | | | | (10,146,249 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 3,533,278 | | | | (3,533,278 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 250,848 | | | | (250,848 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 12,492,262 | | | | (12,492,262 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 21,173,063 | | | | (21,173,063 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 3,610,248 | | | | (3,610,248 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 5,856,523 | | | | (5,856,523 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 316,948 | | | | (316,948 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 15,382,386 | | | | (15,382,386 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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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 | |
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National Financial Services LLC | | $ | 5,623,124 | | | $ | (5,623,124 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 47,355 | | | | (47,355 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 5,880 | | | | (5,880 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | 1,905,552 | | | | (1,905,552 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 10,019,700 | | | | (10,019,700 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 5,100,852 | | | | (5,100,852 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 13,853 | | | | (13,853 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 35,833 | | | | (35,833 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 101,069,384 | | | $ | (101,069,384 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, 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 Funds’ 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. | 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.
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”). For OTC swaps, any upfront premiums paid and any upfront fees received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received, respectively, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and amortized over the term of the contract. The daily fluctuation in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC Swaps in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received or paid are recorded in the Statements of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. When an OTC swap is terminated, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statements of Operations equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Funds’ basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contract is the premium received or paid.
Total return swaps are entered into by the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF and iShares Core S&P Small-Cap 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 of 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
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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 it 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:
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iShares ETF | | Investment Advisory Fees | |
Core S&P Mid-Cap | | | 0.05 | % |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | 0.06 | |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | 0.04 | |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | 0.04 | |
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.
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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, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. Each Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 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.
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | $ | 1,915,397 | |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | 3,713,046 | |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | 50,470 | |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | 48,939 | |
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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 six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | $ | 1,037,925,276 | | | $ | 2,354,204,591 | | | $ | (689,041,699) | |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | 1,709,563,435 | | | | 1,004,229,476 | | | | 334,812,600 | |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | 131,498,826 | | | | 108,442,081 | | | | (5,513,799) | |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | 71,096,918 | | | | 67,685,189 | | | | (32,415,121) | |
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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.
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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | $ | 9,107,197,968 | | | $ | 8,668,196,030 | |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | 11,108,610,898 | | | | 10,371,053,112 | |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | 445,375,414 | | | | 451,556,553 | |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | 423,834,930 | | | | 414,901,303 | |
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For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | $ | 6,539,376,581 | | | $ | 3,005,767,159 | |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | 4,318,473,607 | | | | 3,001,635,494 | |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | 985,278,338 | | | | 165,430,020 | |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | 1,383,481,286 | | | | 74,024,908 | |
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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 September 30, 2024, 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. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Funds’ NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Funds had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | $ | (4,285,448,767 | ) |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | (4,964,616,684 | ) |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | (1,662,318,209 | ) |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | (1,244,294,878 | ) |
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As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Core S&P Mid-Cap | | $ | 74,837,650,193 | | | $ | 23,354,298,738 | | | $ | (3,660,155,254 | ) | | $ | 19,694,143,484 | |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | 75,976,878,511 | | | | 21,963,482,993 | | | | (6,807,098,748 | ) | | | 15,156,384,245 | |
Core S&P U.S. Growth | | | 11,822,431,868 | | | | 8,296,379,558 | | | | (127,062,103 | ) | | | 8,169,317,455 | |
Core S&P U.S. Value | | | 16,083,261,563 | | | | 3,778,422,412 | | | | (428,881,951 | ) | | | 3,349,540,461 | |
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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 an indexing approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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. Each Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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 may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore each Fund’s results of operations. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by each Fund, and each Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment.
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 BFA 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 Fund’s 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.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Funds invest.
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.
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:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Core S&P Mid-Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 111,800,000 | | | $ | 6,676,570,365 | | | | 284,400,000 | (a) | | $ | 15,431,419,032 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (51,000,000 | ) | | | (3,067,363,522 | ) | | | (214,550,000 | )(a) | | | (11,538,787,212 | ) |
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| | | 60,800,000 | | | $ | 3,609,206,843 | | | | 69,850,000 | | | $ | 3,892,631,820 | |
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Core S&P Small-Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 39,000,000 | | | $ | 4,370,139,153 | | | | 103,100,000 | | | $ | 10,394,445,497 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (27,700,000 | ) | | | (3,038,949,768 | ) | | | (66,350,000 | ) | | | (6,511,313,779 | ) |
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| | | 11,300,000 | | | $ | 1,331,189,385 | | | | 36,750,000 | | | $ | 3,883,131,718 | |
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Shares sold | | | 8,100,000 | | | $ | 986,151,873 | | | | 16,100,000 | | | $ | 1,637,491,864 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,350,000 | ) | | | (165,481,270 | ) | | | (10,550,000 | ) | | | (1,074,187,233 | ) |
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| | | 6,750,000 | | | $ | 820,670,603 | | | | 5,550,000 | | | $ | 563,304,631 | |
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Shares sold | | | 15,550,000 | | | $ | 1,390,652,103 | | | | 71,500,000 | | | $ | 5,878,816,219 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (800,000 | ) | | | (73,906,494 | ) | | | (63,600,000 | ) | | | (5,249,034,576 | ) |
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| | | 14,750,000 | | | $ | 1,316,745,609 | | | | 7,900,000 | | | $ | 629,781,643 | |
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| (a) | Share transactions reflect five-for-one stock split effective after the close of trading on February 21, 2024. | |
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. Authorized Participants 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. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Funds using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Funds, at their sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, each Fund’s custodian, and the Funds. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Funds may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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.
The Board authorized a five-for-one stock split for the iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF, effective after the close of trading on February 21, 2024, for the shareholders of record on February 16, 2024. The impact of the stock split was an increase in the number of shares outstanding by a factor of five, while decreasing the NAV per share by a factor of five, resulting in no effect on the net assets of the Fund. The financial statements for the Fund have been adjusted to reflect the stock split.
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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Additional 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:
| • | | If your brokerage firm is not listed, electronic delivery may not be available. Please contact your broker-dealer or financial advisor. |
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares Core S&P Mid-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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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
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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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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 Core S&P 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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
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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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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 Core S&PU.S. Growth ETF, iShares Core S&PU.S. Value 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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
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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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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| | 2024 Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information (Unaudited) |
iShares Trust
· | | iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | IWL | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | IWY | NYSE Arca |
· | | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | IWX | NYSE Arca |
Table of Contents
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Common Stocks | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 2.0% | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 21,316 | | | $ | 3,240,885 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 10,008 | | | | 3,024,417 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 39,977 | | | | 7,538,863 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 7,848 | | | | 4,587,627 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 5,081 | | | | 2,683,124 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 48,833 | | | | 5,916,606 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 1,995 | | | | 2,847,124 | |
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| | | | | | | 29,838,646 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.4% | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 8,339 | | | | 2,282,217 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 26,737 | | | | 3,645,323 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,927,540 | |
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Automobiles — 2.0% | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 143,800 | | | | 1,518,528 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 41,167 | | | | 1,845,928 | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 102,072 | | | | 26,705,098 | |
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| | | | | | | 30,069,554 | |
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Banks — 3.4% | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 249,247 | | | | 9,890,121 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 70,453 | | | | 4,410,358 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 105,259 | | | | 22,194,913 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 14,625 | | | | 2,703,431 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 48,886 | | | | 2,090,854 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 57,105 | | | | 2,611,412 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 128,687 | | | | 7,269,528 | |
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| | | | | | | 51,170,617 | |
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Beverages — 1.5% | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 142,569 | | | | 10,245,008 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 5,836 | | | | 1,503,879 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | | 38,827 | | | | 1,455,236 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 26,359 | | | | 1,375,149 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 50,490 | | | | 8,585,825 | |
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| | | | | | | 23,165,097 | |
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Biotechnology — 2.1% | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 65,066 | | | | 12,849,234 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 19,695 | | | | 6,345,926 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 45,833 | | | | 3,842,639 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a) | | | 11,835 | | | | 790,933 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 3,835 | | | | 4,031,505 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 9,492 | | | | 4,414,539 | |
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| | | | | | | 32,274,776 | |
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Broadline Retail — 4.2% | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 341,177 | | | | 63,571,510 | |
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Building Products — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 30,746 | | | | 2,474,746 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 24,582 | | | | 1,907,809 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 8,300 | | | | 3,226,459 | |
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Capital Markets — 2.7% | |
BlackRock, Inc.(b) | | | 5,422 | | | | 5,148,243 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 25,899 | | | | 3,965,914 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 54,855 | | | | 3,555,153 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 13,241 | | | | 2,921,627 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 11,581 | | | | 5,733,869 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 20,903 | | | | 3,357,858 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 24,694 | | | | 3,224,542 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 5,789 | | | | 2,747,401 | |
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Capital Markets (continued) | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 42,631 | | | $ | 4,443,855 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 11,493 | | | | 5,937,514 | |
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| | | | | | | 41,035,976 | |
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Chemicals — 1.1% | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 8,130 | | | | 2,420,626 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 9,143 | | | | 2,334,482 | |
Linde PLC | | | 17,645 | | | | 8,414,195 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 8,599 | | | | 3,281,980 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.6% | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 12,736 | | | | 2,622,088 | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 31,944 | | | | 1,673,866 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 7,517 | | | | 1,509,714 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 14,697 | | | | 3,051,097 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,856,765 | |
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Communications Equipment — 1.0% | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 9,473 | | | | 3,635,927 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 148,907 | | | | 7,924,831 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 6,069 | | | | 2,728,804 | |
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| | | | | | | 14,289,562 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.2% | |
CRH PLC | | | 25,331 | | | | 2,349,197 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 20,606 | | | | 5,588,347 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 13,867 | | | | 2,076,306 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.0% | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 16,282 | | | | 14,434,319 | |
Target Corp. | | | 17,042 | | | | 2,656,166 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 159,396 | | | | 12,871,227 | |
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| | | | | | | 29,961,712 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 263,638 | | | | 5,800,036 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 154,762 | | | | 6,950,361 | |
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| | | | | | | 12,750,397 | |
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Electric Utilities — 1.2% | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 19,312 | | | | 1,981,411 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 11,548 | | | | 3,002,711 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 28,294 | | | | 3,262,298 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 75,513 | | | | 6,383,114 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 40,273 | | | | 3,631,819 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,261,353 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 14,661 | | | | 4,859,242 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 20,934 | | | | 2,289,552 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 9,983 | | | | 2,545,465 | |
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| | | | | | | 9,694,259 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.2% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 43,507 | | | | 2,834,916 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 52,345 | | | | 2,195,873 | |
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Entertainment — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 15,714 | | | | 11,145,469 | |
Spotify Technology SA(a) | | | 5,413 | | | | 1,994,853 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 67,452 | | | | 6,488,208 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Financial Services — 4.7% | | | | | | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 19,116 | | | $ | 2,387,780 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 67,223 | | | | 30,940,058 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 21,027 | | | | 3,777,500 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 30,349 | | | | 14,986,336 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 37,665 | | | | 2,939,000 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 57,863 | | | | 15,909,432 | |
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| | | | | | | 70,940,106 | |
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Food Products — 0.3% | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 32,551 | | | | 1,142,866 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 49,176 | | | | 3,622,796 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,765,662 | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.0% | |
CSX Corp. | | | 71,565 | | | | 2,471,139 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 8,332 | | | | 2,070,502 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 73,787 | | | | 5,545,831 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 22,404 | | | | 5,522,138 | |
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| | | | | | | 15,609,610 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.1% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 63,522 | | | | 7,242,143 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 10,654 | | | | 2,568,680 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 53,939 | | | | 4,520,088 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 21,893 | | | | 1,444,719 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 12,974 | | | | 6,373,737 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 47,122 | | | | 4,242,394 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 13,289 | | | | 4,800,784 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.4% | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 10,254 | | | | 3,552,396 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 46,466 | | | | 2,921,782 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 8,536 | | | | 4,438,720 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 6,910 | | | | 2,808,431 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 4,778 | | | | 2,362,339 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 33,775 | | | | 19,747,567 | |
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| | | | | | | 35,831,235 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.2% | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 22,090 | | | | 2,828,183 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 16,016 | | | | 2,030,989 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,251 | | | | 5,269,362 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 50,316 | | | | 2,899,208 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 12,703 | | | | 1,813,099 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 8,449 | | | | 2,100,421 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 26,462 | | | | 8,057,944 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 41,610 | | | | 4,056,559 | |
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| | | | | | | 26,227,582 | |
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Household Products — 1.3% | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 29,903 | | | | 3,104,230 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 12,318 | | | | 1,752,605 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 86,658 | | | | 15,009,166 | |
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| | | | | | | 19,866,001 | |
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Industrial Conglomerates — 0.5% | |
3M Co. | | | 20,355 | | | | 2,782,528 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 23,931 | | | | 4,946,777 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,729,305 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.3% | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 33,920 | | | | 4,283,418 | |
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Insurance — 1.4% | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 23,925 | | | | 1,752,028 | |
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Aon PLC, Class A | | | 7,234 | | | $ | 2,502,892 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 14,853 | | | | 4,283,457 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 18,106 | | | | 4,039,267 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 21,601 | | | | 1,781,650 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 21,467 | | | | 5,447,466 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 8,367 | | | | 1,958,882 | |
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| | | | | | | 21,765,642 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 7.4% | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 215,873 | | | | 35,802,537 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 180,892 | | | | 30,243,333 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 80,470 | | | | 46,064,247 | |
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| | | | | | | 112,110,117 | |
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IT Services — 1.1% | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 23,044 | | | | 8,145,593 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 33,691 | | | | 7,448,406 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 11,578 | | | | 1,329,849 | |
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| | | | | | | 16,923,848 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.0% | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 23,705 | | | | 6,590,464 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 14,025 | | | | 8,675,444 | |
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| | | | | | | 15,265,908 | |
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Machinery — 1.2% | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 17,957 | | | | 7,023,342 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 9,253 | | | | 3,861,555 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 10,907 | | | | 2,858,397 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 18,839 | | | | 1,859,033 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 4,687 | | | | 2,961,340 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,563,667 | |
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Media — 0.4% | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 141,053 | | | | 5,891,784 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 52,426 | | | | 2,617,106 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 42,283 | | | | 2,260,027 | |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | 3,172 | | | | 366,905 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,244,038 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.3% | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 30,692 | | | | 1,773,691 | |
Sempra | | | 23,201 | | | | 1,940,299 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,713,990 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.8% | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 63,275 | | | | 9,318,509 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 43,032 | | | | 4,530,409 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 21,196 | | | | 2,605,624 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 164,821 | | | | 19,320,318 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 12,899 | | | | 2,101,376 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 24,444 | | | | 1,259,844 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 15,359 | | | | 2,018,940 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 11,764 | | | | 1,588,493 | |
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| | | | | | | 42,743,513 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.1% | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 8,443 | | | | 841,683 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 4.3% | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 74,600 | | | | 3,859,804 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 29,402 | | | | 26,048,408 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 88,593 | | | | 14,357,381 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 93,125 | | | | 10,575,275 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Pharmaceuticals (continued) | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 208,215 | | | $ | 6,025,742 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 16,770 | | | | 3,276,523 | |
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| | | | | | | 64,143,133 | |
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Professional Services — 0.3% | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 15,112 | | | | 4,181,944 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 12.3% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 59,119 | | | | 9,700,246 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 18,196 | | | | 4,188,173 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 30,554 | | | | 6,173,436 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 166,997 | | | | 28,806,982 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 156,322 | | | | 3,667,314 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 4,955 | | | | 3,837,202 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 4,792 | | | | 3,910,655 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 31,384 | | | | 2,263,414 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 40,549 | | | | 4,205,337 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 859,462 | | | | 104,373,065 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 41,011 | | | | 6,973,921 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 33,427 | | | | 6,905,015 | |
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| | | | | | | 185,004,760 | |
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Software — 11.8% | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 16,283 | | | | 8,431,012 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(a) | | | 5,757 | | | | 914,269 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 7,891 | | | | 2,173,813 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 9,988 | | | | 2,707,048 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,355 | | | | 2,343,327 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 23,118 | | | | 1,792,801 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 10,028 | | | | 6,227,388 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 273,131 | | | | 117,528,269 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 57,685 | | | | 9,829,524 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 11,325 | | | | 3,870,885 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 3,929 | | | | 2,186,253 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 34,435 | | | | 9,425,204 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 7,540 | | | | 6,743,700 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 5,605 | | | | 2,838,316 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 7,750 | | | | 1,894,177 | |
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| | | | | | | 178,905,986 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.6% | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 17,144 | | | | 3,987,009 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 3,475 | | | | 3,084,514 | |
Public Storage | | | 5,793 | | | | 2,107,899 | |
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Specialty Retail — 2.0% | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 628 | | | $ | 1,978,225 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 36,428 | | | | 14,760,626 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 21,027 | | | | 5,695,163 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 2,130 | | | | 2,452,908 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 41,613 | | | | 4,891,192 | |
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| | | | | | | 29,778,114 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 8.3% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 533,888 | | | | 124,395,904 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 10,010 | | | | 1,186,585 | |
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| | | | | | | 125,582,489 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.3% | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 4,419 | | | | 1,199,096 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 44,136 | | | | 3,901,622 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,100,718 | |
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Tobacco — 0.7% | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 63,019 | | | | 3,216,490 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 57,091 | | | | 6,930,847 | |
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| | | | | | | 10,147,337 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 17,750 | | | | 3,662,890 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $1,185,959,121) | | | | 1,507,625,860 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(b)(c) | | | 2,094,099 | | | | 2,094,099 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.2% (Cost: $2,094,099) | | | | 2,094,099 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 100.0% (Cost: $1,188,053,220) | | | | 1,509,719,959 | |
| |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.0% | | | | 573,557 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 1,510,293,516 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(c) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
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Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (610 | )(b) | | $ | 610 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | 1,570 | (c) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 1,552,462 | | | | 541,637 | (b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,094,099 | | | | 2,094,099 | | | | 63,133 | | | | — | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 4,425,280 | | | | 783,052 | | | | (708,453 | ) | | | 129,989 | | | | 518,375 | | | | 5,148,243 | | | | 5,422 | | | | 56,646 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 130,599 | | | $ | 518,375 | | | $ | 7,242,342 | | | | | | | $ | 121,349 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | | 8 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 2,326 | | | $ | 60,465 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,465 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, 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 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,855 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 18,855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,709 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,709 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 2,267,150 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,507,625,860 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,507,625,860 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 2,094,099 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,094,099 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 1,509,719,959 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,509,719,959 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 60,465 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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 (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 Growth ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
| |
| | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
|
Aerospace & Defense — 0.5% | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 45,489 | | | $ | 6,916,148 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 112,275 | | | | 21,172,820 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 32,604 | | | | 19,058,994 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 5,240 | | | | 7,478,161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 54,626,123 | |
| | |
Automobiles — 2.9% | | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 1,329,731 | | | | 347,897,522 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Beverages — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 1,064,080 | | | | 76,464,789 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 274,254 | | | | 14,307,831 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 519,630 | | | | 88,363,082 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 179,135,702 | |
| | |
Biotechnology — 1.4% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 366,086 | | | | 72,294,663 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 199,795 | | | | 64,375,947 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 4,183 | | | | 4,397,337 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 61,932 | | | | 28,803,335 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 169,871,282 | |
| | |
Broadline Retail — 4.7% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 2,964,591 | | | | 552,392,241 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Building Products — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 36,837 | | | | 14,319,647 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Markets — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 337,324 | | | | 51,654,424 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 71,144 | | | | 4,610,843 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 40,693 | | | | 20,147,511 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 92,526 | | | | 12,082,045 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 75,694 | | | | 35,923,615 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 32,691 | | | | 3,407,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 127,826,148 | |
| | |
Chemicals — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 103,830 | | | | 26,510,914 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 102,038 | | | | 38,944,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 65,455,757 | |
|
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.8% | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 157,170 | | | | 32,358,160 | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 387,717 | | | | 20,316,371 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 192,082 | | | | 39,876,223 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 92,550,754 | |
| | |
Communications Equipment — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 123,386 | | | | 47,358,015 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 37,407 | | | | 16,819,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 64,177,324 | |
| | |
Consumer Finance — 0.2% | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 100,812 | | | | 27,340,214 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.6% | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 212,109 | | | | 188,038,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Electric Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 23,891 | | | | 6,212,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.2% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 328,535 | | | | 21,407,341 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| |
|
Entertainment — 1.4% | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 204,711 | | | $ | 145,195,371 | |
Spotify Technology SA(a) | | | 70,389 | | | | 25,940,458 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | 171,135,829 | |
| | |
Financial Services — 3.7% | | | | | | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 186,191 | | | | 23,257,118 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 87,305 | | | | 15,684,343 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 395,369 | | | | 195,233,212 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 753,807 | | | | 207,259,235 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | 441,433,908 | |
| | |
Ground Transportation — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 961,012 | | | | 72,229,662 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 139,997 | | | | 34,506,460 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 106,736,122 | |
|
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.9% | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 54,423 | | | | 3,591,374 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 169,011 | | | | 83,030,034 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 51,257 | | | | 18,517,104 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 105,138,512 | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.5% | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 12,110 | | | | 4,195,389 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 17,768 | | | | 9,239,360 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 22,138 | | | | 8,997,547 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 26,783 | | | | 13,242,051 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 29,818 | | | | 17,433,988 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 53,108,335 | |
|
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.7% | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 209,466 | | | | 26,562,383 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 15,298 | | | | 64,437,012 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 654,350 | | | | 37,703,647 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 144,452 | | | | 20,617,634 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 22,019 | | | | 6,705,006 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 421,228 | | | | 41,065,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 197,091,200 | |
| | |
Household Products — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 214,341 | | | | 22,250,739 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 65,935 | | | | 9,381,232 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 252,100 | | | | 43,663,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 75,295,691 | |
| | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 49,074 | | | | 6,708,416 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 48,181 | | | | 9,959,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 16,667,910 | |
| | |
Insurance — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 32,223 | | | | 7,188,629 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 235,626 | | | | 59,792,454 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 66,981,083 | |
|
Interactive Media & Services — 12.1% | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 2,812,266 | | | | 466,414,316 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 2,356,549 | | | | 393,991,428 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 997,596 | | | | 571,063,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,431,469,598 | |
| | |
IT Services — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 150,792 | | | | 17,319,969 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Machinery — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 33,118 | | | | 12,953,112 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 52,978 | | | | 13,883,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,837,057 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
|
Metals & Mining — 0.0% | |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | 41,326 | | | $ | 4,780,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Personal Care Products — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 39,686 | | | | 3,956,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Pharmaceuticals — 4.3% | | | | | | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 383,025 | | | | 339,337,168 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 1,213,171 | | | | 137,767,699 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 180,755 | | | | 35,315,912 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 512,420,779 | |
| | |
Professional Services — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 182,754 | | | | 50,573,514 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 17.6% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 508,266 | | | | 83,396,285 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 365,696 | | | | 73,888,877 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 2,175,552 | | | | 375,282,720 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 64,528 | | | | 49,971,128 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 62,573 | | | | 51,064,574 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 32,714 | | | | 2,359,334 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 11,196,560 | | | | 1,359,710,246 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 501,135 | | | | 85,218,007 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 52,539 | | | | 10,852,981 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,091,744,152 | |
| | |
Software — 19.2% | | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 212,122 | | | | 109,832,529 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(a) | | | 74,872 | | | | 11,890,422 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 103,218 | | | | 28,434,495 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 130,560 | | | | 35,385,677 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 108,649 | | | | 30,472,785 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 245,662 | | | | 19,051,088 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 130,632 | | | | 81,122,472 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 3,558,193 | | | | 1,531,090,448 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 751,480 | | | | 128,052,192 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 147,180 | | | | 50,306,124 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 380,417 | | | | 104,123,937 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 98,232 | | | | 87,857,718 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 72,897 | | | | 36,914,312 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 101,400 | | | | 24,783,174 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,279,317,373 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.5% | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 223,147 | | | $ | 51,895,066 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 2,453 | | | | 2,177,357 | |
Public Storage | | | 11,451 | | | | 4,166,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 58,239,098 | |
| | |
Specialty Retail — 2.1% | | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 7,457 | | | | 23,489,848 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 378,701 | | | | 153,449,645 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 25,541 | | | | 29,413,016 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 320,835 | | | | 37,710,946 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 244,063,455 | |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 13.7% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 6,955,176 | | | | 1,620,556,008 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 20,566 | | | | 2,437,894 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,622,993,902 | |
|
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 57,556 | | | | 15,617,820 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 356,117 | | | | 31,480,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 47,098,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Long-Term Investments — 97.3% (Cost: $8,734,430,691) | | | 11,535,653,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(b)(c) | | | 15,354,591 | | | | 15,354,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Short-Term Securities — 0.1% (Cost: $15,354,591) | | | | 15,354,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Total Investments — 97.4% (Cost: $8,749,785,282) | | | | 11,551,008,180 | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.6% | | | | | | | 306,348,247 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 11,857,356,427 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(c) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 Growth ETF |
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares(a) | | $ | 25,082,556 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,099,047 | )(b) | | $ | 19,076 | | | $ | (2,585 | ) | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | 25,023 | (c) | | $ | — | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 11,458,189 | | | | 3,896,402 | (b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,354,591 | | | | 15,354,591 | | | | 333,232 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 19,076 | | | $ | (2,585 | ) | | $ | 15,354,591 | | | | | | | $ | 358,255 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Growth E-Mini Index | | | 1,700 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 324,658 | | | $ | 245,426 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 245,426 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 245,426 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,733,607 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,733,607 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (43,539 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (43,539 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 181,924,320 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 11,535,653,589 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,535,653,589 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 15,354,591 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,354,591 | |
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| | $ | 11,551,008,180 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,551,008,180 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 245,426 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 245,426 | |
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| (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 (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 4.3% | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 95,470 | | | $ | 14,515,259 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 53,640 | | | | 16,210,008 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 167,893 | | | | 31,661,262 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 28,522 | | | | 16,672,820 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 27,101 | | | | 14,311,225 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 261,254 | | | | 31,653,535 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 8,533 | | | | 12,177,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 137,201,809 | |
|
Air Freight & Logistics — 1.0% | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 44,470 | | | | 12,170,550 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 143,218 | | | | 19,526,342 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 31,696,892 | |
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Automobiles — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 771,184 | | | | 8,143,703 | |
General Motors Co.(b) | | | 219,552 | | | | 9,844,712 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,988,415 | |
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Banks — 8.5% | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 1,333,468 | | | | 52,912,010 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 376,547 | | | | 23,571,842 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 563,134 | | | | 118,742,435 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 78,004 | | | | 14,419,040 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 262,105 | | | | 11,210,231 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 306,292 | | | | 14,006,733 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 688,472 | | | | 38,891,783 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 273,754,074 | |
| | |
Beverages — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 325,691 | | | | 23,404,155 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 31,296 | | | | 8,064,666 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | | 208,036 | | | | 7,797,189 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 28,233 | | | | 1,472,916 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 56,687 | | | | 9,639,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 50,378,551 | |
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Biotechnology — 3.2% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 197,722 | | | | 39,046,141 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 23,342 | | | | 7,521,026 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 245,203 | | | | 20,557,820 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a) | | | 63,329 | | | | 4,232,277 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 18,806 | | | | 19,769,619 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 25,400 | | | | 11,813,032 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 102,939,915 | |
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Building Products — 1.1% | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 164,787 | | | | 13,263,706 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 131,100 | | | | 10,174,671 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 29,309 | | | | 11,393,287 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34,831,664 | |
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Capital Markets — 5.2% | | | | | | |
BlackRock, Inc.(c) | | | 29,006 | | | | 27,541,487 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 263,664 | | | | 17,088,064 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 70,620 | | | | 15,582,303 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 45,292 | | | | 22,424,522 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 111,626 | | | | 17,931,601 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 94,199 | | | | 12,300,505 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 214,619 | | | | 22,371,885 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 61,486 | | | | 31,764,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 167,005,264 | |
| | |
Chemicals — 1.9% | | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 43,601 | | | | 12,981,762 | |
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Ecolab, Inc. | | | 6,430 | | | $ | 1,641,772 | |
Linde PLC | | | 94,400 | | | | 45,015,584 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 4,143 | | | | 1,581,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 61,220,377 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.3% | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 3,535 | | | | 727,786 | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 11,698 | | | | 612,975 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 40,285 | | | | 8,090,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,431,601 | |
|
Communications Equipment — 1.6% | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 796,651 | | | | 42,397,766 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 16,957 | | | | 7,624,376 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 50,022,142 | |
|
Construction Materials — 0.4% | |
CRH PLC | | | 134,947 | | | | 12,514,985 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.9% | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 68,903 | | | | 18,686,493 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 74,368 | | | | 11,135,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 29,821,614 | |
|
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.6% | |
Target Corp. | | | 90,889 | | | | 14,165,960 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 852,766 | | | | 68,860,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,026,814 | |
|
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 2.1% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 1,410,456 | | | | 31,030,032 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 827,971 | | | | 37,184,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 68,214,210 | |
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Electric Utilities — 3.0% | | | | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 103,585 | | | | 10,627,821 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 52,023 | | | | 13,527,020 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 151,583 | | | | 17,477,520 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 403,994 | | | | 34,149,613 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 215,140 | | | | 19,401,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 95,183,299 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 78,434 | | | | 25,996,165 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 112,250 | | | | 12,276,782 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 53,523 | | | | 13,647,295 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 51,920,242 | |
|
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.2% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 96,632 | | | | 6,296,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.4% | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 280,674 | | | | 11,774,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Entertainment — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 360,866 | | | | 34,711,701 | |
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Financial Services — 6.2% | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 25,880 | | | | 3,232,671 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 359,642 | | | | 165,528,827 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 76,786 | | | | 13,794,605 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 200,879 | | | | 15,674,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 198,230,691 | |
|
Food Products — 0.8% | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 174,480 | | | | 6,125,993 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 263,090 | | | | 19,381,840 | |
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| | | | | 25,507,833 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.2% | |
CSX Corp. | | | 383,831 | | | $ | 13,253,684 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 44,390 | | | | 11,030,915 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 62,447 | | | | 15,391,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 39,676,536 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.9% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 339,842 | | | | 38,745,387 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 56,793 | | | | 13,692,792 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 288,574 | | | | 24,182,501 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 94,889 | | | | 6,261,725 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 252,204 | | | | 22,705,926 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 49,981 | | | | 18,056,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 123,644,467 | |
|
Health Care Providers & Services — 5.3% | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 49,777 | | | | 17,244,744 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 247,815 | | | | 15,582,607 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 38,374 | | | | 19,954,480 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 27,973 | | | | 11,369,066 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 14,495 | | | | 7,166,618 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 168,407 | | | | 98,464,205 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 169,781,720 | |
|
Health Care REITs — 0.5% | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 118,434 | | | | 15,163,105 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 1.8% | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 411 | | | | 1,731,181 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,658 | | | | 1,235,756 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 45,059 | | | | 11,201,668 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 132,511 | | | | 40,350,925 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 49,815 | | | | 4,856,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 59,375,994 | |
|
Household Products — 2.3% | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 71,812 | | | | 7,454,804 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 38,834 | | | | 5,525,301 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 360,230 | | | | 62,391,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 75,371,941 | |
|
Industrial Conglomerates — 1.1% | |
3M Co. | | | 88,365 | | | | 12,079,496 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 108,186 | | | | 22,363,128 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 34,442,624 | |
|
Industrial REITs — 0.7% | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 181,540 | | | | 22,924,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Insurance — 2.8% | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 127,596 | | | | 9,343,855 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 38,565 | | | | 13,343,104 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 79,489 | | | | 22,923,833 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 83,595 | | | | 18,649,209 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 115,564 | | | | 9,531,719 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 18,061 | | | | 4,583,159 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 44,878 | | | | 10,506,837 | |
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| | | | | | | 88,881,716 | |
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IT Services — 2.6% | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 123,283 | | | | 43,578,075 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 180,244 | | | | 39,848,343 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,426,418 | |
|
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.5% | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 126,821 | | | | 35,258,774 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 75,031 | | | | 46,411,926 | |
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| | | | | | | 81,670,700 | |
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Machinery — 2.7% | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 82,426 | | | $ | 32,238,457 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 49,545 | | | | 20,676,615 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 36,340 | | | | 9,523,624 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 101,025 | | | | 9,969,147 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 25,130 | | | | 15,877,636 | |
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| | | | | | | 88,285,479 | |
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Media — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 754,632 | | | | 31,520,979 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.8% | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 281,137 | | | | 14,034,359 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 226,700 | | | | 12,117,115 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,151,474 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.6% | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 164,481 | | | | 9,505,357 | |
Sempra | | | 124,391 | | | | 10,402,819 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 19,908,176 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 7.1% | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 338,520 | | | | 49,853,841 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 230,218 | | | | 24,237,351 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 113,030 | | | | 13,894,778 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 881,791 | | | | 103,363,541 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 69,186 | | | | 11,271,091 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 130,971 | | | | 6,750,245 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 82,173 | | | | 10,801,641 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 62,740 | | | | 8,471,782 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 228,644,270 | |
|
Personal Care Products — 0.1% | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 28,999 | | | | 2,890,910 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 4.1% | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 398,509 | | | | 20,618,856 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 473,970 | | | | 76,811,578 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 1,113,945 | | | | 32,237,568 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 15,738 | | | | 3,074,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 132,742,893 | |
|
Professional Services — 0.0% | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 5,843 | | | | 1,616,933 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.1% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 107,537 | | | | 17,644,671 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 97,349 | | | | 22,406,819 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 13,285 | | | | 2,684,234 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 837,251 | | | | 19,641,909 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 154,858 | | | | 11,168,359 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 216,579 | | | | 22,461,408 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 13,548 | | | | 2,303,838 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 157,195 | | | | 32,471,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 130,783,009 | |
|
Software — 0.7% | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 22,827 | | | | 1,770,234 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 20,975 | | | | 11,671,329 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 28,002 | | | | 7,664,427 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,105,990 | |
|
Specialized REITs — 0.8% | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 17,618 | | | | 15,638,266 | |
Public Storage | | | 26,329 | | | | 9,580,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,218,599 | |
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Specialty Retail — 1.8% | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 295 | | | | 929,262 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 39,368 | | | | 15,951,913 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Specialty Retail (continued) | | | | | | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 112,495 | | | $ | 30,469,271 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 895 | | | | 1,030,682 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 91,055 | | | | 10,702,605 | |
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| | | | | | | 59,083,733 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.2% | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 44,858 | | | | 5,317,467 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.2% | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 90,213 | | | | 7,974,829 | |
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Tobacco — 1.7% | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 337,665 | | | | 17,234,422 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 305,433 | | | | 37,079,566 | |
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| | | | | | | 54,313,988 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.6% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 95,062 | | | | 19,616,994 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $2,806,743,007) | | | | 3,203,208,723 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 531,794 | | | | 532,220 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 4,648,853 | | | | 4,648,853 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.2% (Cost: $5,181,087) | | | | 5,181,073 | |
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Total Investments — 100.0% (Cost: $2,811,924,094) | | | | 3,208,389,796 | |
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Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.0% | | | | 1,510,279 | |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 3,209,900,075 | |
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(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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 Value ETF |
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
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| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | — | | | $ | 534,071 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,837 | ) | | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | 532,220 | | | | 531,794 | | | $ | 944 | (b) | | $ | — | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 2,978,323 | | | | 1,670,530 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,648,853 | | | | 4,648,853 | | | | 103,976 | | | | — | |
| | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 19,215,951 | | | | 10,180,871 | | | | (4,760,059 | ) | | | 330,746 | | | | 2,573,978 | | | | 27,541,487 | | | | 29,006 | | | | 260,656 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 328,909 | | | $ | 2,573,964 | | | $ | 32,722,560 | | | | | | | $ | 365,576 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 1000 Value E-Mini Index | | | 63 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 5,938 | | | $ | 118,323 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 118,323 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 118,323 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 232,875 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 232,875 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,849 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,849 | ) |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Top 200 Value ETF |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 5,610,185 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 3,203,208,723 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,203,208,723 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 5,181,073 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,181,073 | |
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| | $ | 3,208,389,796 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,208,389,796 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 118,323 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 118,323 | |
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(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 (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | | | iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | | | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 1,502,477,617 | | | $ | 11,535,653,589 | | | $ | 3,175,667,236 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 7,242,342 | | | | 15,354,591 | | | | 32,722,560 | |
Cash | | | 1 | | | | 7 | | | | 11 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 118,000 | | | | 825,000 | | | | 312,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 304,809,715 | | | | — | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 1,471 | | | | 4,750 | | | | 186 | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 615,944 | | | | 2,622,313 | | | | 2,179,167 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 11,432 | | | | 58,023 | | | | 24,914 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 9,200 | | | | 76,500 | | | | 19,215 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 1,510,476,007 | | | | 11,859,404,488 | | | | 3,210,925,289 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | — | | | | — | | | | 532,001 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 182,491 | | | | 1,877,162 | | | | 493,213 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | — | | | | 170,899 | | | | — | |
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Total liabilities | | | 182,491 | | | | 2,048,061 | | | | 1,025,214 | |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,510,293,516 | | | $ | 11,857,356,427 | | | $ | 3,209,900,075 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,160,565,523 | | | $ | 8,731,854,389 | | | $ | 2,867,866,687 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 349,727,993 | | | | 3,125,502,038 | | | | 342,033,388 | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,510,293,516 | | | $ | 11,857,356,427 | | | $ | 3,209,900,075 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | $ | 10,750,000 | | | $ | 53,900,000 | | | $ | 39,500,000 | |
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Net asset value | | $ | 140.49 | | | $ | 219.99 | | | $ | 81.26 | |
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Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
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Par value | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | |
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(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 1,181,913,228 | | | $ | 8,734,430,691 | | | $ | 2,784,974,388 | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 502,208 | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 6,139,992 | | | $ | 15,354,591 | | | $ | 26,949,706 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | | | iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | | | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 9,072,134 | | | $ | 36,781,866 | | | $ | 25,749,295 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 119,779 | | | | 333,232 | | | | 364,632 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 152 | | | | 910 | | | | 851 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 1,570 | | | | 25,023 | | | | 944 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 9,193,635 | | | | 37,141,031 | | | | 26,115,722 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 1,069,012 | | | | 10,920,098 | | | | 2,329,154 | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,069,012 | | | | 10,920,098 | | | | 2,329,155 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 8,124,623 | | | | 26,220,933 | | | | 23,786,567 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (7,485,933 | ) | | | (26,714,721 | ) | | | (49,593,082 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | (11,367 | ) | | | 19,076 | | | | (41,584 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 18,855 | | | | 1,733,607 | | | | 232,875 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 69,030,698 | | | | 674,715,842 | | | | 85,061,075 | |
In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a) | | | 141,966 | | | | — | | | | 370,492 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 61,694,219 | | | $ | 649,753,804 | | | $ | 36,029,776 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 82,943,545 | | | | 590,648,899 | | | | 122,824,528 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | 518,375 | | | | (2,585 | ) | | | 2,573,964 | |
Futures contracts | | | 13,709 | | | | (43,539 | ) | | | (25,849 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 83,475,629 | | | | 590,602,775 | | | | 125,372,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 145,169,848 | | | | 1,240,356,579 | | | | 161,402,419 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 153,294,471 | | | $ | 1,266,577,512 | | | $ | 185,188,986 | |
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(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
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | | | | | | iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 8,124,623 | | | $ | 13,243,831 | | | | | | | $ | 26,220,933 | | | $ | 50,928,661 | |
Net realized gain | | | 61,694,219 | | | | 40,766,873 | | | | | | | | 649,753,804 | | | | 1,117,696,451 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 83,475,629 | | | | 238,711,187 | | | | | | | | 590,602,775 | | | | 1,578,837,131 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 153,294,471 | | | | 292,721,891 | | | | | | | | 1,266,577,512 | | | | 2,747,462,243 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (8,317,548 | )(b) | | | (13,527,019 | ) | | | | | | | (26,618,653 | )(b) | | | (54,476,201 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 55,961,619 | | | | 226,752,885 | | | | | | | | 395,964,733 | | | | 1,593,895,605 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 200,938,542 | | | | 505,947,757 | | | | | | | | 1,635,923,592 | | | | 4,286,881,647 | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,309,354,974 | | | | 803,407,217 | | | | | | | | 10,221,432,835 | | | | 5,934,551,188 | |
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End of period | | $ | 1,510,293,516 | | | $ | 1,309,354,974 | | | | | | | $ | 11,857,356,427 | | | $ | 10,221,432,835 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
| | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 23,786,567 | | | $ | 40,358,205 | |
Net realized gain | | | 36,029,776 | | | | 60,591,305 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 125,372,643 | | | | 237,069,606 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 185,188,986 | | | | 338,019,116 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (23,663,117 | )(b) | | | (40,150,011 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 906,757,895 | | | | 286,589,409 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 1,068,283,764 | | | | 584,458,514 | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,141,616,311 | | | | 1,557,157,797 | |
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End of period | | $ | 3,209,900,075 | | | $ | 2,141,616,311 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 127.12 | | | $ | 97.38 | | | $ | 107.99 | | | $ | 94.64 | | | $ | 61.54 | | | $ | 65.66 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.28 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 13.39 | | | | 29.74 | | | | (10.59 | ) | | | 13.37 | | | | 33.09 | | | | (3.94 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 14.14 | | | | 31.21 | | | | (9.17 | ) | | | 14.63 | | | | 34.32 | | | | (2.66 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.77 | )(d) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 140.49 | | | $ | 127.12 | | | $ | 97.38 | | | $ | 107.99 | | | $ | 94.64 | | | $ | 61.54 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 11.14 | %(f) | | | 32.29 | % | | | (8.41 | )% | | | 15.48 | % | | | 56.06 | % | | | (4.24 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.15 | %(h) | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 1.14 | %(h) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.82 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 1,510,294 | | | $ | 1,309,355 | | | $ | 803,407 | | | $ | 1,042,089 | | | $ | 865,920 | | | $ | 369,243 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 4 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 5 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 195.25 | | | $ | 138.98 | | | $ | 158.56 | | | $ | 134.47 | | | $ | 84.14 | | | $ | 82.24 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 0.50 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 1.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 24.74 | | | | 56.34 | | | | (19.62 | ) | | | 24.09 | | | | 50.31 | | | | 1.90 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 25.24 | | | | 57.44 | | | | (18.48 | ) | | | 24.98 | | | | 51.24 | | | | 2.94 | |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.50 | )(d) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 219.99 | | | $ | 195.25 | | | $ | 138.98 | | | $ | 158.56 | | | $ | 134.47 | | | $ | 84.14 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 12.93 | %(f) | | | 41.48 | % | | | (11.60 | )% | | | 18.58 | % | | | 61.04 | % | | | 3.55 | % |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.20 | %(h) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 0.48 | %(h) | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 11,857,356 | | | $ | 10,221,433 | | | $ | 5,934,551 | | | $ | 4,820,372 | | | $ | 3,529,895 | | | $ | 1,678,603 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 15 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 20 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Russell Top 200 Value ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 76.35 | | | $ | 65.15 | | | $ | 69.61 | | | $ | 63.58 | | | $ | 44.04 | | | $ | 52.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 0.78 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.40 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 4.82 | | | | 11.18 | | | | (4.52 | ) | | | 6.01 | | | | 19.49 | | | | (8.38 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 5.60 | | | | 12.73 | | | | (3.12 | ) | | | 7.31 | | | | 20.75 | | | | (6.98 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.69 | )(d) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 81.26 | | | $ | 76.35 | | | $ | 65.15 | | | $ | 69.61 | | | $ | 63.58 | | | $ | 44.04 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 7.39 | %(f) | | | 19.82 | % | | | (4.37 | )% | | | 11.56 | % | | | 47.63 | % | | | (13.72 | )% |
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| | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.20 | %(h) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 2.04 | %(h) | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.31 | % | | | 2.56 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 3,209,900 | | | $ | 2,141,616 | | | $ | 1,557,158 | | | $ | 1,287,723 | | | $ | 1,153,937 | | | $ | 389,726 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 17 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 17 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification |
Russell Top 200 | | Diversified |
Russell Top 200 Growth(a) | | Diversified |
Russell Top 200 Value | | Diversified |
| (a) | The Fund intends to be diversified in approximately the same proportion as its underlying index is diversified. The Fund may become non-diversified, as defined in the 1940 Act, solely as a result of a change in relative market capitalization or index weighting of one or more constituents of its underlying index. Shareholder approval will not be sought if the Fund crosses from diversified to non-diversified status due solely to a change in its relative market capitalization or index weighting of one or more constituents of its underlying index. | |
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. 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. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.
Bank Overdraft: Certain Funds had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Funds are obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statements of Operations.
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.
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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of each Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, as the valuation designee for each Fund. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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 NAV. |
| • | | Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded. |
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 Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that each Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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 BFA, 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 (unaudited) (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:
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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 | |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jefferies LLC | | $ | 502,208 | | | $ | (502,208 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, 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 Funds’ 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. | 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 | |
Russell Top 200 | | | 0.15 | % |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | 0.20 | |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | 0.20 | |
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.
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, redemption fee, distribution fee or
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service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. Each Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 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.
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:
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iShares ETF | | Amounts | |
Russell Top 200 | | $ | 651 | |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | 10,171 | |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | 398 | |
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
Russell Top 200 | | $ | 47,266,628 | | | $ | 37,032,939 | | | $ | (5,396,667 | ) |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | 816,091,681 | | | | 640,839,868 | | | | (6,281,411 | ) |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | 365,080,056 | | | | 123,699,644 | | | | (15,256,338 | ) |
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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Russell Top 200 | | $ | 62,938,030 | | | $ | 63,283,171 | |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | 1,629,971,576 | | | | 1,933,975,176 | |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | 398,932,189 | | | | 402,296,966 | |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | In-kind Sales | |
Russell Top 200 | | $ | 240,502,084 | | | $ | 184,534,402 | |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | 2,099,477,627 | | | | 1,705,425,420 | |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | 1,203,852,834 | | | | 294,296,735 | |
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 September 30, 2024, 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. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Funds’ NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Funds had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Non-Expiring Capital Loss Carryforwards | |
Russell Top 200 | | $ | (31,259,949 | ) |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | (321,061,912 | ) |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | (85,807,431 | ) |
As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Russell Top 200 | | $ | 1,190,690,191 | | | $ | 351,089,573 | | | $ | (31,999,340 | ) | | $ | 319,090,233 | |
Russell Top 200 Growth | | | 8,755,013,380 | | | | 2,850,188,499 | | | | (53,948,273 | ) | | | 2,796,240,226 | |
Russell Top 200 Value | | | 2,817,878,573 | | | | 433,209,696 | | | | (42,580,150 | ) | | | 390,629,546 | |
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 an indexing approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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. Each Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
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 BFA 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
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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.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Funds invest.
The 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.
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:
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Russell Top 200 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,850,000 | | | $ | 240,972,154 | | | | 3,650,000 | | | $ | 398,960,552 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,400,000 | ) | | | (185,010,535 | ) | | | (1,600,000 | ) | | | (172,207,667 | ) |
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| | | 450,000 | | | $ | 55,961,619 | | | | 2,050,000 | | | $ | 226,752,885 | |
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Russell Top 200 Growth | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,150,000 | | | $ | 2,103,190,247 | | | | 24,600,000 | | | $ | 4,159,076,206 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,600,000 | ) | | | (1,707,225,514 | ) | | | (14,950,000 | ) | | | (2,565,180,601 | ) |
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| | | 1,550,000 | | | $ | 395,964,733 | | | | 9,650,000 | | | $ | 1,593,895,605 | |
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Russell Top 200 Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 15,450,000 | | | $ | 1,207,656,930 | | | | 9,700,000 | | | $ | 658,415,263 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,000,000 | ) | | | (300,899,035 | ) | | | (5,550,000 | ) | | | (371,825,854 | ) |
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| | | 11,450,000 | | | $ | 906,757,895 | | | | 4,150,000 | | | $ | 286,589,409 | |
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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. Authorized Participants 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. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Funds using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Funds, at their sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, each Fund’s custodian, and the Funds. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Funds may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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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.
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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Additional 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:
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares Russell Top 200 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF, iShares Russell Top 200 Value 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the medianofthe investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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NVS | | Non-Voting Shares |
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REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
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iShares Trust
· iShares Russell 3000 ETF | IWV | NYSE Arca
· iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | IWS | NYSE Arca
Table of Contents
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell 3000 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 1.9% | | | | | | |
AAR Corp.(a) | | | 9,432 | | | $ | 616,476 | |
AeroVironment, Inc.(a) | | | 6,899 | | | | 1,383,250 | |
AerSale Corp.(a) | | | 7,467 | | | | 37,708 | |
Archer Aviation, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 76,533 | | | | 231,895 | |
Astronics Corp.(a) | | | 7,747 | | | | 150,912 | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | | | 19,442 | | | | 7,769,023 | |
Boeing Co. (The)(a) | | | 156,195 | | | | 23,747,888 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 25,337 | | | | 2,754,132 | |
Cadre Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,741 | | | | 255,821 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 10,096 | | | | 3,318,454 | |
Ducommun, Inc.(a) | | | 2,627 | | | | 172,935 | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 73,398 | | | | 22,180,876 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 292,951 | | | | 55,244,700 | |
HEICO Corp.(b) | | | 11,958 | | | | 3,126,778 | |
HEICO Corp., Class A | | | 21,673 | | | | 4,416,090 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 23,322 | | | | 1,441,999 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 108,887 | | | | 10,915,922 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | 10,871 | | | | 2,874,075 | |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 41,027 | | | | 955,929 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 51,091 | | | | 12,153,016 | |
Leonardo DRS, Inc.(a) | | | 13,315 | | | | 375,749 | |
Loar Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,784 | | | | 207,659 | |
Lockheed Martin Corp. | | | 57,380 | | | | 33,542,053 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 13,194 | | | | 488,178 | |
Moog, Inc., Class A | | | 7,724 | | | | 1,560,402 | |
National Presto Industries, Inc. | | | 2,253 | | | | 169,290 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp. | | | 37,241 | | | | 19,665,855 | |
Park Aerospace Corp. | | | 6,407 | | | | 83,483 | |
Rocket Lab U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 101,960 | | | | 992,071 | |
RTX Corp. | | | 358,650 | | | | 43,454,034 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 32,658 | | | | 1,061,712 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 51,106 | | | | 4,526,969 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 14,631 | | | | 20,880,339 | |
Triumph Group, Inc.(a) | | | 16,026 | | | | 206,575 | |
V2X, Inc.(a) | | | 3,361 | | | | 187,745 | |
Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., Shares C(a)(b) | | | 3,345 | | | | 20,405 | |
Woodward, Inc. | | | 16,343 | | | | 2,802,988 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 15,931 | | | | 257,923 | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 30,928 | | | | 3,413,523 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 37,408 | | | | 4,915,411 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 60,851 | | | | 16,653,702 | |
Forward Air Corp. | | | 7,373 | | | | 261,004 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 31,211 | | | | 1,625,157 | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A | | | 17,450 | | | | 793,102 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 196,729 | | | | 26,822,032 | |
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Automobile Components — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Adient PLC(a)(b) | | | 24,993 | | | | 564,092 | |
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 30,315 | | | | 187,347 | |
Aptiv PLC(a)(b) | | | 72,795 | | | | 5,241,968 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 62,749 | | | | 2,277,161 | |
Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 719 | | | | 9,973 | |
Dana, Inc. | | | 34,295 | | | | 362,155 | |
Dorman Products, Inc.(a) | | | 7,455 | | | | 843,310 | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 11,291 | | | | 468,576 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 63,099 | | | | 1,873,409 | |
Gentherm, Inc.(a) | | | 8,510 | | | | 396,141 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(a) | | | 75,680 | | | | 669,768 | |
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Automobile Components (continued) | | | | | | |
LCI Industries | | | 6,997 | | | $ | 843,418 | |
Lear Corp. | | | 16,026 | | | | 1,749,238 | |
Luminar Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 66,524 | | | | 59,852 | |
Modine Manufacturing Co.(a)(b) | | | 14,343 | | | | 1,904,607 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc. | | | 5,928 | | | | 843,969 | |
Phinia, Inc. | | | 12,551 | | | | 577,723 | |
QuantumScape Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 98,515 | | | | 566,461 | |
Solid Power, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 38,046 | | | | 51,362 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 5,119 | | | | 169,951 | |
Stoneridge, Inc.(a) | | | 6,876 | | | | 76,942 | |
Visteon Corp.(a) | | | 7,026 | | | | 669,156 | |
XPEL, Inc.(a) | | | 6,676 | | | | 289,538 | |
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Automobiles — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 1,059,027 | | | | 11,183,325 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 301,698 | | | | 13,528,138 | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 32,010 | | | | 1,233,345 | |
Lucid Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 242,002 | | | | 854,267 | |
Rivian Automotive, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 221,086 | | | | 2,480,585 | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 747,981 | | | | 195,694,269 | |
Thor Industries, Inc. | | | 13,403 | | | | 1,472,856 | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 7,871 | | | | 457,384 | |
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Banks — 3.6% | | | | | | |
1st Source Corp. | | | 4,063 | | | | 243,292 | |
ACNB Corp. | | | 3,192 | | | | 139,395 | |
Amalgamated Financial Corp. | | | 5,099 | | | | 159,956 | |
Amerant Bancorp, Inc., Class A | | | 7,800 | | | | 166,686 | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 16,286 | | | | 1,016,084 | |
Arrow Financial Corp. | | | 5,013 | | | | 143,673 | |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | | 39,763 | | | | 856,495 | |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. | | | 23,799 | | | | 896,508 | |
Axos Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 15,596 | | | | 980,676 | |
Banc of California, Inc. | | | 34,052 | | | | 501,586 | |
BancFirst Corp. | | | 6,004 | | | | 631,921 | |
Bancorp, Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 11,772 | | | | 629,802 | |
Bank First Corp. | | | 2,959 | | | | 268,381 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 1,826,484 | | | | 72,474,885 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | 10,335 | | | | 648,728 | |
Bank of Marin Bancorp | | | 4,528 | | | | 90,968 | |
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd. (The) | | | 14,124 | | | | 520,893 | |
Bank OZK | | | 29,671 | | | | 1,275,556 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 20,095 | | | | 732,262 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 9,732 | | | | 579,638 | |
Bar Harbor Bankshares | | | 4,836 | | | | 149,142 | |
BayCom Corp. | | | 6,254 | | | | 148,345 | |
BCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5,787 | | | | 71,412 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 11,818 | | | | 318,259 | |
Blue Foundry Bancorp(a) | | | 8,912 | | | | 91,348 | |
BOK Financial Corp. | | | 6,091 | | | | 637,240 | |
Bridgewater Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 8,217 | | | | 116,435 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 17,954 | | | | 181,156 | |
Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. | | | 3,943 | | | | 240,484 | |
Business First Bancshares, Inc. | | | 6,577 | | | | 168,832 | |
Byline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,398 | | | | 198,044 | |
Cadence Bank | | | 38,190 | | | | 1,216,351 | |
California BanCorp(a)(b) | | | 9,007 | | | | 133,214 | |
Camden National Corp. | | | 3,742 | | | | 154,619 | |
Capital City Bank Group, Inc. | | | 4,590 | | | | 161,981 | |
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | | | 39,610 | | | | 231,322 | |
Carter Bankshares, Inc.(a) | | | 8,356 | | | | 145,311 | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 17,703 | | | | 760,344 | |
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Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 8,258 | | | $ | 243,694 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 515,765 | | | | 32,286,889 | |
Citizens & Northern Corp. | | | 5,841 | | | | 115,009 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 121,462 | | | | 4,988,444 | |
Citizens Financial Services, Inc. | | | 1,362 | | | | 80,018 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 3,834 | | | | 450,073 | |
Civista Bancshares, Inc. | | | 6,066 | | | | 108,096 | |
CNB Financial Corp. | | | 5,097 | | | | 122,634 | |
Coastal Financial Corp.(a) | | | 2,812 | | | | 151,820 | |
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. | | | 2,341 | | | | 36,332 | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 54,814 | | | | 1,431,194 | |
Columbia Financial, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,658 | | | | 147,792 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 36,631 | | | | 2,194,563 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 32,034 | | | | 1,902,820 | |
Community Financial System, Inc. | | | 14,122 | | | | 820,065 | |
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,868 | | | | 192,085 | |
Community West Bancshares | | | 7,186 | | | | 138,402 | |
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,492 | | | | 262,825 | |
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc.(a) | | | 12,928 | | | | 215,768 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | 16,282 | | | | 1,821,305 | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 7,317 | | | | 339,875 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 34,616 | | | | 616,857 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 9,511 | | | | 273,917 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,887 | | | | 178,088 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 37,505 | | | | 3,103,164 | |
Eastern Bankshares, Inc. | | | 48,814 | | | | 800,061 | |
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,098 | | | | 130,972 | |
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | | | 9,410 | | | | 482,357 | |
Equity Bancshares, Inc., Class A | | | 3,990 | | | | 163,111 | |
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,277 | | | | 148,483 | |
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,376 | | | | 120,996 | |
Farmers National Banc Corp. | | | 10,882 | | | | 164,536 | |
FB Financial Corp. | | | 10,467 | | | | 491,216 | |
Fidelity D&D Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,339 | | | | 115,406 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 181,852 | | | | 7,790,540 | |
Financial Institutions, Inc. | | | 4,651 | | | | 118,461 | |
First Bancorp, Inc. (The) | | | 3,809 | | | | 100,253 | |
First BanCorp/Puerto Rico | | | 43,597 | | | | 922,948 | |
First Bancorp/Southern Pines NC | | | 8,919 | | | | 370,941 | |
First Bancshares, Inc. (The) | | | 9,235 | | | | 296,721 | |
First Bank | | | 9,440 | | | | 143,488 | |
First Busey Corp. | | | 14,063 | | | | 365,919 | |
First Business Financial Services, Inc. | | | 3,332 | | | | 151,906 | |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A | | | 3,215 | | | | 5,918,654 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 23,135 | | | | 396,765 | |
First Community Bankshares, Inc. | | | 4,434 | | | | 191,327 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 24,566 | | | | 619,800 | |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 34,668 | | | | 1,283,063 | |
First Financial Corp. | | | 2,813 | | | | 123,350 | |
First Foundation, Inc.(b) | | | 11,675 | | | | 72,852 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | | 35,593 | | | | 823,978 | |
First Horizon Corp. | | | 149,958 | | | | 2,328,848 | |
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A | | | 23,818 | | | | 730,736 | |
First Merchants Corp. | | | 14,405 | | | | 535,866 | |
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. | | | 6,985 | | | | 271,786 | |
First of Long Island Corp. (The) | | | 6,644 | | | | 85,508 | |
Five Star Bancorp | | | 3,943 | | | | 117,225 | |
Flushing Financial Corp. | | | 7,611 | | | | 110,968 | |
FNB Corp. | | | 94,498 | | | | 1,333,367 | |
FS Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,249 | | | | 144,548 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 43,533 | | | | 789,253 | |
German American Bancorp, Inc. | | | 6,531 | | | | 253,076 | |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 31,820 | | | | 1,454,174 | |
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Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,597 | | | $ | 148,834 | |
Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. | | | 3,142 | | | | 108,022 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp. | | | 23,754 | | | | 1,215,492 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 8,508 | | | | 158,249 | |
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 17,165 | | | | 222,802 | |
HBT Financial, Inc. | | | 5,158 | | | | 112,857 | |
Heartland Financial U.S.A., Inc. | | | 12,739 | | | | 722,301 | |
Heritage Commerce Corp. | | | 16,622 | | | | 164,225 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 9,212 | | | | 200,545 | |
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | | | 13,890 | | | | 446,702 | |
Hingham Institution For Savings (The)(b) | | | 471 | | | | 114,599 | |
Home Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,916 | | | | 129,995 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 52,770 | | | | 1,429,539 | |
HomeStreet, Inc. | | | 4,917 | | | | 77,492 | |
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | | | 5,466 | | | | 186,281 | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 29,353 | | | | 368,674 | |
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,618 | | | | 165,110 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 386,010 | | | | 5,674,347 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 11,527 | | | | 681,592 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 5,194 | | | | 173,220 | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 9,401 | | | | 542,062 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | | | 14,738 | | | | 881,185 | |
John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5,935 | | | | 117,394 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 771,338 | | | | 162,644,331 | |
Kearny Financial Corp. | | | 15,750 | | | | 108,203 | |
KeyCorp | | | 246,212 | | | | 4,124,051 | |
Lakeland Financial Corp. | | | 5,935 | | | | 386,487 | |
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. | | | 8,518 | | | | 403,498 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 45,072 | | | | 8,028,225 | |
Mercantile Bank Corp. | | | 4,790 | | | | 209,419 | |
Metrocity Bankshares, Inc. | | | 7,621 | | | | 233,355 | |
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.(a) | | | 2,478 | | | | 130,293 | |
Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5,633 | | | | 168,032 | |
Middlefield Banc Corp. | | | 4,234 | | | | 121,939 | |
Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | | | 6,259 | | | | 140,076 | |
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. | | | 6,108 | | | | 174,261 | |
MVB Financial Corp. | | | 5,626 | | | | 108,919 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 8,169 | | | | 343,915 | |
NB Bancorp, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,385 | | | | 192,746 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 11,816 | | | | 522,622 | |
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 63,241 | | | | 710,196 | |
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. | | | 3,287 | | | | 314,336 | |
Northeast Bank | | | 2,869 | | | | 221,286 | |
Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,131 | | | | 188,615 | |
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | | | 12,331 | | | | 143,040 | |
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. | | | 2,505 | | | | 178,406 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 26,773 | | | | 358,223 | |
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 855,108 | | | | 11,672,224 | |
OceanFirst Financial Corp. | | | 15,264 | | | | 283,758 | |
OFG Bancorp | | | 11,298 | | | | 507,506 | |
Old National Bancorp | | | 84,217 | | | | 1,571,489 | |
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. | | | 12,002 | | | | 187,111 | |
Orange County Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,535 | | | | 152,911 | |
Origin Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,061 | | | | 227,082 | |
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. | | | 6,540 | | | | 235,178 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 22,786 | | | | 573,296 | |
Park National Corp. | | | 3,584 | | | | 602,040 | |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 6,753 | | | | 445,766 | |
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. | | | 4,878 | | | | 133,706 | |
Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | | | 9,705 | | | | 292,023 | |
Peoples Financial Services Corp. | | | 3,260 | | | | 152,829 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 20,385 | | | | 1,997,118 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 107,225 | | | | 19,820,541 | |
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Popular, Inc. | | | 19,301 | | | $ | 1,935,311 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 2,434 | | | | 195,329 | |
Premier Financial Corp. | | | 8,992 | | | | 211,132 | |
Primis Financial Corp. | | | 9,785 | | | | 119,181 | |
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 24,866 | | | | 1,792,093 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 36,608 | | | | 679,444 | |
QCR Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,089 | | | | 376,739 | |
RBB Bancorp | | | 4,915 | | | | 113,143 | |
Red River Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,074 | | | | 107,848 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 248,881 | | | | 5,806,394 | |
Renasant Corp. | | | 16,209 | | | | 526,792 | |
Republic Bancorp, Inc., Class A | | | 3,154 | | | | 205,956 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,869 | | | | 372,232 | |
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. | | | 11,049 | | | | 346,607 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 16,955 | | | | 451,851 | |
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | | | 13,606 | | | | 1,094,603 | |
Shore Bancshares, Inc. | | | 6,842 | | | | 95,720 | |
Sierra Bancorp | | | 2,170 | | | | 62,670 | |
Simmons First National Corp., Class A | | | 34,010 | | | | 732,575 | |
SmartFinancial, Inc. | | | 6,465 | | | | 188,390 | |
South Plains Financial, Inc. | | | 3,569 | | | | 121,060 | |
Southern First Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 2,930 | | | | 99,854 | |
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,574 | | | | 145,405 | |
Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 9,256 | | | | 309,428 | |
SouthState Corp. | | | 21,098 | | | | 2,050,304 | |
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 13,685 | | | | 354,305 | |
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,637 | | | | 473,418 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 37,766 | | | | 1,679,454 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 13,117 | | | | 937,341 | |
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 1,139 | | | | 30,491 | |
Timberland Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,824 | | | | 115,714 | |
Tompkins Financial Corp. | | | 3,442 | | | | 198,913 | |
Towne Bank | | | 17,093 | | | | 565,095 | |
TriCo Bancshares | | | 7,327 | | | | 312,497 | |
Triumph Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 5,850 | | | | 465,309 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 358,408 | | | | 15,329,110 | |
TrustCo Bank Corp. | | | 5,288 | | | | 174,874 | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 16,710 | | | | 531,712 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 420,179 | | | | 19,214,786 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | | 11,260 | | | | 1,183,539 | |
United Bankshares, Inc. | | | 36,262 | | | | 1,345,320 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 25,283 | | | | 735,230 | |
Univest Financial Corp. | | | 7,233 | | | | 203,537 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 113,192 | | | | 1,025,520 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 12,013 | | | | 316,182 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 16,945 | | | | 590,533 | |
Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,612 | | | | 116,343 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | | 46,948 | | | | 2,188,246 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 944,617 | | | | 53,361,414 | |
WesBanco, Inc. | | | 17,015 | | | | 506,707 | |
West BanCorp, Inc. | | | 5,766 | | | | 109,612 | |
Westamerica BanCorp | | | 7,723 | | | | 381,671 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp | | | 28,429 | | | | 2,458,824 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 18,426 | | | | 1,999,774 | |
WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 15,922 | | | | 811,863 | |
Zions Bancorp N.A. | | | 39,813 | | | | 1,879,970 | |
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Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 2,432 | | | | 703,188 | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class A | | | 14,235 | | | | 684,419 | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B, NVS | | | 46,023 | | | | 2,264,332 | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 47,312 | | | | 1,483,704 | |
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Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 1,044,748 | | | $ | 75,075,591 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | | | 1,582 | | | | 2,082,545 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 42,636 | | | | 10,986,871 | |
Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 15,754 | | | | 91,531 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | | 284,924 | | | | 10,678,952 | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc.(b) | | | 3,891 | | | | 323,926 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B | | | 46,673 | | | | 2,684,631 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 193,184 | | | | 10,078,409 | |
National Beverage Corp. | | | 6,766 | | | | 317,596 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 369,993 | | | | 62,917,310 | |
Primo Water Corp. | | | 45,096 | | | | 1,138,674 | |
Vita Coco Co., Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 11,921 | | | | 337,483 | |
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2seventy bio, Inc.(a) | | | 19,421 | | | | 91,667 | |
4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 12,533 | | | | 135,482 | |
89bio, Inc.(a) | | | 16,345 | | | | 120,953 | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 476,805 | | | | 94,159,451 | |
ABSCI CORP(a)(b) | | | 35,028 | | | | 133,807 | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 34,756 | | | | 534,547 | |
ACELYRIN, Inc.(a) | | | 10,911 | | | | 53,791 | |
ADC Therapeutics SA(a) | | | 47,145 | | | | 148,507 | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.(a) | | | 65,006 | | | | 1,299,470 | |
Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 4,652 | | | | 9,723 | |
Agenus, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,102 | | | | 16,999 | |
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 16,356 | | | | 726,697 | |
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 109,692 | | | | 144,793 | |
Akero Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 20,372 | | | | 584,473 | |
Aldeyra Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,750 | | | | 79,503 | |
Alector, Inc.(a) | | | 16,256 | | | | 75,753 | |
Alkermes PLC(a)(b) | | | 42,728 | | | | 1,195,957 | |
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 25,010 | | | | 70,028 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 34,218 | | | | 9,410,977 | |
Altimmune, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 23,037 | | | | 141,447 | |
ALX Oncology Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 9,214 | | | | 16,769 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 144,322 | | | | 46,501,992 | |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 80,804 | | | | 862,987 | |
AnaptysBio, Inc.(a) | | | 7,306 | | | | 244,751 | |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp.(a)(b) | | | 19,387 | | | | 110,118 | |
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 6,040 | | | | 149,188 | |
Annexon, Inc.(a) | | | 23,371 | | | | 138,356 | |
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 26,599 | | | | 767,115 | |
Apogee Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 11,071 | | | | 650,311 | |
Applied Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 31,666 | | | | 269,161 | |
Arbutus Biopharma Corp.(a) | | | 48,723 | | | | 187,584 | |
Arcellx, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,927 | | | | 912,514 | |
Arcturus Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,828 | | | | 204,898 | |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 12,142 | | | | 185,651 | |
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 24,841 | | | | 231,021 | |
Ardelyx, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 56,320 | | | | 388,045 | |
ArriVent Biopharma, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,545 | | | | 177,307 | |
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 30,950 | | | | 599,501 | |
ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,482 | | | | 253,489 | |
Astria Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,371 | | | | 125,195 | |
Aura Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 8,750 | | | | 77,963 | |
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 37,907 | | | | 277,858 | |
Avid Bioservices, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,824 | | | | 191,457 | |
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 28,834 | | | | 1,324,346 | |
Avita Medical, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,179 | | | | 76,959 | |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,349 | | | | 523,050 | |
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 64,713 | | | | 491,819 | |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | | | 39,485 | | | | 7,653,772 | |
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Biohaven Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 19,452 | | | $ | 972,016 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 50,140 | | | | 3,524,341 | |
Biomea Fusion, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,256 | | | | 53,086 | |
Bluebird Bio, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,400 | | | | 9,039 | |
Blueprint Medicines Corp.(a) | | | 16,995 | | | | 1,572,037 | |
Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.(a) | | | 38,507 | | | | 980,388 | |
C4 Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,185 | | | | 120,754 | |
Cabaletta Bio, Inc.(a) | | | 9,462 | | | | 44,661 | |
CareDx, Inc.(a) | | | 12,953 | | | | 404,457 | |
Cargo Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,792 | | | | 217,562 | |
Caribou Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,021 | | | | 35,321 | |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 32,651 | | | | 649,102 | |
Celcuity, Inc.(a) | | | 7,945 | | | | 118,460 | |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 16,630 | | | | 565,254 | |
Century Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 10,273 | | | | 17,567 | |
CG oncology, Inc.(a) | | | 12,701 | | | | 479,209 | |
Cogent Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 24,872 | | | | 268,618 | |
Coherus Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,670 | | | | 17,337 | |
Compass Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 33,502 | | | | 61,644 | |
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,244 | | | | 66,924 | |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 20,745 | | | | 1,060,069 | |
Cullinan Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 16,661 | | | | 278,905 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.(a) | | | 29,782 | | | | 1,572,490 | |
Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 18,330 | | | | 255,337 | |
Denali Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 32,493 | | | | 946,521 | |
Design Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 8,954 | | | | 48,173 | |
Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,373 | | | | 174,493 | |
Disc Medicine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,381 | | | | 264,422 | |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.(a)(b) | | | 37,546 | | | | 418,262 | |
Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 21,512 | | | | 772,711 | |
Editas Medicine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,810 | | | | 64,142 | |
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 4,859 | | | | 50,339 | |
Entrada Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,514 | | | | 120,074 | |
Erasca, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 67,963 | | | | 185,539 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.(a)(b) | | | 48,594 | | | | 3,310,223 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(a) | | | 76,904 | | | | 1,995,659 | |
Fate Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,397 | | | | 71,390 | |
Generation Bio Co.(a) | | | 21,119 | | | | 52,164 | |
Geron Corp.(a)(b) | | | 166,160 | | | | 754,366 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 336,582 | | | | 28,219,035 | |
GRAIL, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,096 | | | | 97,641 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 33,267 | | | | 1,904,203 | |
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 28,502 | | | | 56,719 | |
HilleVax, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,855 | | | | 10,305 | |
Humacyte, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 24,600 | | | | 133,824 | |
Ideaya Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,856 | | | | 692,398 | |
IGM Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,408 | | | | 89,448 | |
ImmunityBio, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 48,009 | | | | 178,593 | |
Immunome, Inc.(a) | | | 13,706 | | | | 200,382 | |
Immunovant, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,240 | | | | 463,002 | |
Incyte Corp.(a) | | | 42,910 | | | | 2,836,351 | |
Inhibrx Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 1,923 | | | | 30,114 | |
Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,125 | | | | 81,642 | |
Inozyme Pharma, Inc.(a) | | | 23,860 | | | | 124,788 | |
Insmed, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 41,894 | | | | 3,058,262 | |
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 23,403 | | | | 480,932 | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 42,124 | | | | 1,687,487 | |
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 63,857 | | | | 599,617 | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 40,587 | | | | 167,218 | |
iTeos Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,641 | | | | 67,805 | |
Janux Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 9,276 | | | | 421,409 | |
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,526 | | | | 75,571 | |
Keros Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,999 | | | | 406,432 | |
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Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International PLC(a) | | | 11,590 | | | $ | 289,634 | |
Kodiak Sciences, Inc.(a) | | | 14,200 | | | | 37,062 | |
Korro Bio, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,252 | | | | 108,682 | |
Krystal Biotech, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,672 | | | | 1,214,504 | |
Kura Oncology, Inc.(a) | | | 16,773 | | | | 327,744 | |
Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,017 | | | | 616,095 | |
Larimar Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 17,006 | | | | 111,389 | |
LENZ Therapeutics, Inc.(b) | | | 5,752 | | | | 136,552 | |
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 35,171 | | | | 55,218 | |
Lyell Immunopharma, Inc.(a) | | | 41,146 | | | | 56,781 | |
MacroGenics, Inc.(a) | | | 16,426 | | | | 54,042 | |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 4,679 | | | | 992,977 | |
MannKind Corp.(a) | | | 82,320 | | | | 517,793 | |
MeiraGTx Holdings PLC(a) | | | 17,245 | | | | 71,912 | |
Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 22,396 | | | | 42,328 | |
MiMedx Group, Inc.(a) | | | 33,606 | | | | 198,611 | |
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,255 | | | | 75,748 | |
Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 10,463 | | | | 408,057 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 86,843 | | | | 5,803,718 | |
Monte Rosa Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,260 | | | | 75,578 | |
Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a) | | | 22,876 | | | | 626,574 | |
Natera, Inc.(a) | | | 29,885 | | | | 3,793,901 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 26,432 | | | | 3,045,495 | |
Neurogene, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,411 | | | | 185,086 | |
Nkarta, Inc.(a) | | | 8,773 | | | | 39,654 | |
Novavax, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 41,180 | | | | 520,103 | |
Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,557 | | | | 394,506 | |
Nuvalent, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 9,522 | | | | 974,101 | |
Ocugen, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 110,344 | | | | 109,483 | |
Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 11,850 | | | | 141,489 | |
Organogenesis Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 31,200 | | | | 89,232 | |
ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,309 | | | | 177,417 | |
Outlook Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,236 | | | | 17,280 | |
PepGen, Inc.(a) | | | 7,447 | | | | 63,672 | |
Perspective Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,855 | | | | 198,314 | |
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,598 | | | | 264,569 | |
Precigen, Inc.(a) | | | 60,837 | | | | 57,619 | |
Prime Medicine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,452 | | | | 40,449 | |
ProKidney Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 16,316 | | | | 31,327 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 15,915 | | | | 716,175 | |
Prothena Corp. PLC(a) | | | 10,824 | | | | 181,086 | |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 19,942 | | | | 739,848 | |
Q32 Bio, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,150 | | | | 140,553 | |
RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,488 | | | | 11,031 | |
Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 55,120 | | | | 363,241 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 28,214 | | | | 29,659,685 | |
REGENXBIO, Inc.(a) | | | 9,324 | | | | 97,809 | |
Relay Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,097 | | | | 142,287 | |
Replimune Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,357 | | | | 113,513 | |
REVOLUTION Medicines, Inc.(a) | | | 39,577 | | | | 1,794,817 | |
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,585 | | | | 711,718 | |
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 6,413 | | | | 103,762 | |
Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 18,782 | | | | 346,904 | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 114,780 | | | | 1,324,561 | |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 13,619 | | | | 98,329 | |
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 49,115 | | | | 204,318 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 25,030 | | | | 3,125,997 | |
Savara, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 42,192 | | | | 178,894 | |
Scholar Rock Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 12,506 | | | | 100,173 | |
Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,868 | | | | 296,275 | |
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 18,977 | | | | 608,023 | |
Spyre Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,232 | | | | 271,513 | |
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 7,813 | | | | 96,022 | |
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Summit Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 23,443 | | | $ | 513,402 | |
Sutro Biopharma, Inc.(a) | | | 22,612 | | | | 78,238 | |
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 19,749 | | | | 380,168 | |
Tango Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 13,009 | | | | 100,169 | |
Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc.(a) | | | 69,235 | | | | 139,162 | |
Tenaya Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 15,878 | | | | 30,645 | |
TG Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 35,917 | | | | 840,099 | |
Tourmaline Bio, Inc. | | | 10,053 | | | | 258,463 | |
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,964 | | | | 237,326 | |
TScan Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 20,716 | | | | 103,166 | |
Twist Bioscience Corp.(a) | | | 15,181 | | | | 685,878 | |
Tyra Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 6,536 | | | | 153,661 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 25,222 | | | | 1,401,082 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(a) | | | 11,569 | | | | 4,145,751 | |
UroGen Pharma Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 9,501 | | | | 120,663 | |
Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 14,951 | | | | 70,120 | |
Vaxcyte, Inc.(a) | | | 31,908 | | | | 3,646,127 | |
Vera Therapeutics, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 10,733 | | | | 474,399 | |
Veracyte, Inc.(a) | | | 23,675 | | | | 805,897 | |
Vericel Corp.(a) | | | 11,677 | | | | 493,353 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 69,498 | | | | 32,322,130 | |
Verve Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,523 | | | | 60,611 | |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 27,531 | | | | 1,742,988 | |
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.(a) | | | 20,218 | | | | 151,433 | |
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 19,165 | | | | 436,004 | |
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 9,013 | | | | 52,726 | |
X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 55,558 | | | | 37,185 | |
Xencor, Inc.(a) | | | 15,026 | | | | 302,173 | |
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 9,177 | | | | 120,678 | |
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 14,121 | | | | 51,965 | |
Zymeworks, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,106 | | | | 177,030 | |
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Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 2,500,144 | | | | 465,851,832 | |
Coupang, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 311,222 | | | | 7,640,500 | |
Dillard’s, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 1,055 | | | | 404,793 | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 136,000 | | | | 8,854,960 | |
Etsy, Inc.(a) | | | 30,810 | | | | 1,710,879 | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | 29,493 | | | | 622,302 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 74,216 | | | | 1,164,449 | |
Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 29,224 | | | | 657,248 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 17,096 | | | | 1,661,731 | |
Savers Value Village, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,895 | | | | 72,536 | |
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A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 32,009 | | | | 2,875,368 | |
AAON, Inc. | | | 17,659 | | | | 1,904,347 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 19,261 | | | | 3,027,059 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 23,223 | | | | 3,384,520 | |
American Woodmark Corp.(a) | | | 4,791 | | | | 447,719 | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 7,013 | | | | 491,015 | |
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | | | 12,194 | | | | 1,602,657 | |
AZEK Co., Inc. (The), Class A(a) | | | 39,845 | | | | 1,864,746 | |
AZZ, Inc. | | | 6,773 | | | | 559,517 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a) | | | 32,469 | | | | 6,294,440 | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 12,421 | | | | 5,586,345 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 225,436 | | | | 18,145,344 | |
CSW Industrials, Inc.(b) | | | 4,427 | | | | 1,622,008 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 32,864 | | | | 2,942,314 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 8,183 | | | | 572,237 | |
Griffon Corp. | | | 11,171 | | | | 781,970 | |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 38,046 | | | | 583,626 | |
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Insteel Industries, Inc. | | | 4,316 | | | $ | 134,184 | |
Janus International Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 37,833 | | | | 382,492 | |
JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,900 | | | | 346,239 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 180,151 | | | | 13,981,519 | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | | 8,495 | | | | 5,133,444 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 59,125 | | | | 4,962,952 | |
Masterbrand, Inc.(a) | | | 34,378 | | | | 637,368 | |
Owens Corning | | | 23,100 | | | | 4,077,612 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 11,808 | | | | 327,672 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 38,077 | | | | 766,871 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 11,682 | | | | 2,234,416 | |
Tecnoglass, Inc. | | | 5,986 | | | | 410,999 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 60,897 | | | | 23,672,491 | |
Trex Co., Inc.(a) | | | 28,677 | | | | 1,909,315 | |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 16,427 | | | | 2,155,387 | |
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corp.(b) | | | 39,156 | | | | 1,407,267 | |
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Capital Markets — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 8,412 | | | | 1,495,654 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 27,067 | | | | 12,716,347 | |
Ares Management Corp., Class A | | | 49,387 | | | | 7,696,470 | |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | | | 14,871 | | | | 644,212 | |
B Riley Financial, Inc.(b) | | | 5,806 | | | | 30,481 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 198,811 | | | | 14,286,558 | |
BGC Group, Inc., Class A | | | 87,698 | | | | 805,068 | |
BlackRock, Inc.(c) | | | 39,698 | | | | 37,693,648 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 190,515 | | | | 29,173,562 | |
Blue Owl Capital, Inc., Class A | | | 134,799 | | | | 2,609,709 | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | | | 8,582 | | | | 217,983 | |
Carlyle Group, Inc. (The) | | | 57,590 | | | | 2,479,825 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 28,621 | | | | 5,863,584 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 402,097 | | | | 26,059,907 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 97,043 | | | | 21,412,538 | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | | | 8,002 | | | | 767,792 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 53,039 | | | | 9,449,959 | |
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc., Class A | | | 691 | | | | 111,673 | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 6,487 | | | | 427,039 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 9,563 | | | | 2,422,690 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 10,362 | | | | 4,764,966 | |
Forge Global Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 46,860 | | | | 61,387 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 80,874 | | | | 1,629,611 | |
GCM Grosvenor, Inc., Class A | | | 13,099 | | | | 148,281 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 84,769 | | | | 41,969,980 | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 10,393 | | | | 1,750,077 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., Class A | | | 13,915 | | | | 2,198,848 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 28,140 | | | | 3,921,590 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 152,792 | | | | 24,544,507 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | 100,716 | | | | 1,768,573 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 34,871 | | | | 1,327,539 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 47,742 | | | | 2,938,520 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 181,039 | | | | 23,640,073 | |
Lazard, Inc. | | | 29,191 | | | | 1,470,643 | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 20,313 | | | | 4,725,413 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,053 | | | | 2,575,579 | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 16,331 | | | | 1,118,837 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 42,411 | | | | 20,127,836 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 312,096 | | | | 32,532,887 | |
Morningstar, Inc. | | | 7,270 | | | | 2,320,002 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 20,756 | | | | 12,099,295 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 110,673 | | | | 8,080,236 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 54,004 | | | | 4,861,980 | |
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Open Lending Corp.(a)(b) | | | 27,050 | | | $ | 165,546 | |
P10, Inc., Class A | | | 9,863 | | | | 105,633 | |
Patria Investments Ltd., Class A | | | 14,387 | | | | 160,703 | |
Perella Weinberg Partners, Class A | | | 16,101 | | | | 310,910 | |
Piper Sandler Cos | | | 4,473 | | | | 1,269,482 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 6,324 | | | | 843,242 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 50,750 | | | | 6,214,845 | |
Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 178,442 | | | | 4,179,112 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 84,405 | | | | 43,605,311 | |
SEI Investments Co. | | | 27,049 | | | | 1,871,520 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 81,224 | | | | 7,185,887 | |
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | | | 15,177 | | | | 862,509 | |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | | 26,102 | | | | 2,450,978 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.(a) | | | 7,990 | | | | 654,221 | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 59,644 | | | | 6,497,021 | |
TPG, Inc., Class A | | | 23,025 | | | | 1,325,319 | |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 30,608 | | | | 3,785,291 | |
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 10,968 | | | | 607,627 | |
Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 21,871 | | | | 666,191 | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 1,761 | | | | 368,841 | |
WisdomTree, Inc. | | | 40,310 | | | | 402,697 | |
XP, Inc., Class A | | | 109,614 | | | | 1,966,475 | |
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AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 7,922 | | | | 240,670 | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 59,589 | | | | 17,742,029 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 31,121 | | | | 2,947,470 | |
American Vanguard Corp. | | | 8,872 | | | | 47,022 | |
Arcadium Lithium PLC(a) | | | 269,659 | | | | 768,528 | |
Ashland, Inc. | | | 13,780 | | | | 1,198,447 | |
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 15,847 | | | | 438,803 | |
Avient Corp. | | | 23,160 | | | | 1,165,411 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a) | | | 61,063 | | | | 2,209,870 | |
Balchem Corp. | | | 8,204 | | | | 1,443,904 | |
Cabot Corp. | | | 14,200 | | | | 1,587,134 | |
Celanese Corp., Class A | | | 29,924 | | | | 4,068,467 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 48,519 | | | | 4,162,930 | |
Chemours Co. (The) | | | 38,486 | | | | 782,036 | |
Core Molding Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 4,145 | | | | 71,335 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 188,030 | | | | 11,054,284 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 189,809 | | | | 10,369,266 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 112,379 | | | | 10,014,093 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 31,991 | | | | 3,581,392 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 67,294 | | | | 17,182,177 | |
Ecovyst, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 25,798 | | | | 176,716 | |
Element Solutions, Inc. | | | 59,272 | | | | 1,609,828 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 33,214 | | | | 2,190,131 | |
Hawkins, Inc. | | | 4,506 | | | | 574,380 | |
HB Fuller Co. | | | 15,168 | | | | 1,204,036 | |
Huntsman Corp. | | | 45,352 | | | | 1,097,518 | |
Ingevity Corp.(a) | | | 9,786 | | | | 381,654 | |
Innospec, Inc. | | | 6,549 | | | | 740,626 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 68,790 | | | | 7,218,135 | |
Intrepid Potash, Inc.(a) | | | 2,909 | | | | 69,816 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,236 | | | | 191,271 | |
Linde PLC | | | 129,303 | | | | 61,659,429 | |
LSB Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 19,596 | | | | 157,552 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 69,863 | | | | 6,699,862 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 14,012 | | | | 238,064 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 8,131 | | | | 627,957 | |
Mosaic Co. (The) | | | 88,273 | | | | 2,363,951 | |
NewMarket Corp. | | | 1,780 | | | | 982,364 | |
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Olin Corp. | | | 33,630 | | | $ | 1,613,567 | |
Orion SA | | | 16,084 | | | | 286,456 | |
Perimeter Solutions SA(a) | | | 38,726 | | | | 520,865 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 62,919 | | | | 8,334,251 | |
PureCycle Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 27,897 | | | | 265,022 | |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | | | 3,570 | | | | 601,509 | |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.(a) | | | 16,322 | | | | 139,716 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 33,668 | | | | 4,073,828 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 10,792 | | | | 935,666 | |
Sensient Technologies Corp. | | | 11,486 | | | | 921,407 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 63,039 | | | | 24,060,095 | |
Stepan Co. | | | 6,142 | | | | 474,469 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC | | | 34,220 | | | | 500,639 | |
Westlake Corp. | | | 9,099 | | | | 1,367,489 | |
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ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 17,637 | | | | 930,528 | |
ACCO Brands Corp. | | | 27,951 | | | | 152,892 | |
ACV Auctions, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 41,609 | | | | 845,911 | |
Aris Water Solutions, Inc., Class A | | | 6,532 | | | | 110,195 | |
BrightView Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 14,011 | | | | 220,533 | |
Brink’s Co. (The) | | | 11,728 | | | | 1,356,226 | |
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 16,032 | | | | 1,595,024 | |
CECO Environmental Corp.(a)(b) | | | 8,495 | | | | 239,559 | |
Cimpress PLC(a)(b) | | | 4,479 | | | | 366,920 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 92,937 | | | | 19,133,870 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(a) | | | 13,569 | | | | 3,279,763 | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 235,247 | | | | 12,326,943 | |
CoreCivic, Inc.(a) | | | 30,750 | | | | 388,988 | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 10,958 | | | | 213,571 | |
Driven Brands Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 17,077 | | | | 243,689 | |
Ennis, Inc. | | | 6,551 | | | | 159,320 | |
Enviri Corp.(a) | | | 22,623 | | | | 233,922 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 33,336 | | | | 428,368 | |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.(a) | | | 20,349 | | | | 227,298 | |
HNI Corp. | | | 12,989 | | | | 699,328 | |
Interface, Inc., Class A | | | 14,517 | | | | 275,388 | |
Liquidity Services, Inc.(a) | | | 6,789 | | | | 154,789 | |
Matthews International Corp., Class A | | | 7,969 | | | | 184,881 | |
MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 21,162 | | | | 523,971 | |
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,034 | | | | 237,594 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 9,693 | | | | 1,718,957 | |
OPENLANE, Inc.(a) | | | 28,673 | | | | 484,000 | |
RB Global, Inc.(b) | | | 48,458 | | | | 3,900,384 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 55,160 | | | | 11,078,334 | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 75,080 | | | | 3,797,546 | |
Steelcase, Inc., Class A | | | 25,394 | | | | 342,565 | |
Stericycle, Inc.(a) | | | 24,189 | | | | 1,475,529 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | 71,590 | | | | 3,376,184 | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 4,141 | | | | 822,610 | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 66,359 | | | | 7,422,918 | |
Vestis Corp. | | | 40,686 | | | | 606,221 | |
Viad Corp.(a) | | | 5,068 | | | | 181,586 | |
VSE Corp.(b) | | | 4,639 | | | | 383,784 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 107,753 | | | | 22,369,523 | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.8% | | | | | | |
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. | | | 18,618 | | | | 110,405 | |
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.(a) | | | 11,884 | | | | 170,060 | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 69,255 | | | | 26,581,454 | |
Aviat Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 3,560 | | | | 77,003 | |
Calix, Inc.(a) | | | 14,614 | | | | 566,877 | |
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Ciena Corp.(a) | | | 40,260 | | | $ | 2,479,613 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 1,090,099 | | | | 58,015,069 | |
Clearfield, Inc.(a) | | | 3,427 | | | | 133,516 | |
CommScope Holding Co., Inc.(a) | | | 52,247 | | | | 319,229 | |
Digi International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,712 | | | | 239,841 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 35,345 | | | | 531,235 | |
F5, Inc.(a) | | | 15,824 | | | | 3,484,445 | |
Harmonic, Inc.(a) | | | 32,303 | | | | 470,655 | |
Infinera Corp.(a)(b) | | | 53,341 | | | | 360,052 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 88,311 | | | | 3,442,363 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 19,132 | | | | 1,212,586 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 44,151 | | | | 19,851,614 | |
NETGEAR, Inc.(a) | | | 8,808 | | | | 176,689 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 16,658 | | | | 362,312 | |
Ribbon Communications, Inc.(a) | | | 23,585 | | | | 76,651 | |
Ubiquiti, Inc. | | | 1,064 | | | | 235,910 | |
Viasat, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 31,334 | | | | 374,128 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 64,268 | | | | 579,697 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 0.3% | | | | | | |
AECOM | | | 35,867 | | | | 3,703,985 | |
Ameresco, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 8,041 | | | | 305,076 | |
API Group Corp.(a) | | | 61,100 | | | | 2,017,522 | |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 12,871 | | | | 1,219,656 | |
Argan, Inc. | | | 3,865 | | | | 392,027 | |
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 3,355 | | | | 80,788 | |
Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc. | | | 9,576 | | | | 3,737,992 | |
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 11,790 | | | | 822,942 | |
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 7,209 | | | | 1,420,894 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 12,597 | | | | 5,423,386 | |
Fluor Corp.(a) | | | 45,529 | | | | 2,172,189 | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 11,122 | | | | 881,752 | |
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.(a) | | | 14,804 | | | | 155,886 | |
IES Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,702 | | | | 539,373 | |
Limbach Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,660 | | | | 277,282 | |
MasTec, Inc.(a) | | | 16,865 | | | | 2,076,081 | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | | 52,465 | | | | 1,438,066 | |
MYR Group, Inc.(a) | | | 4,098 | | | | 418,939 | |
Northwest Pipe Co.(a) | | | 4,024 | | | | 181,603 | |
Primoris Services Corp. | | | 15,706 | | | | 912,204 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 39,201 | | | | 11,687,778 | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.(a) | | | 8,300 | | | | 1,203,666 | |
Tutor Perini Corp.(a) | | | 13,340 | | | | 362,314 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 5,543 | | | | 1,607,193 | |
WillScot Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 49,562 | | | | 1,863,531 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.3% | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | 184,647 | | | | 17,124,163 | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 9,065 | | | | 2,607,547 | |
Knife River Corp.(a) | | | 15,378 | | | | 1,374,639 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 16,446 | | | | 8,852,060 | |
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 32,641 | | | | 1,273,978 | |
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. | | | 3,447 | | | | 336,634 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 35,586 | | | | 8,911,802 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 72,145 | | | | 2,567,641 | |
American Express Co. | | | 150,937 | | | | 40,934,114 | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 12,814 | | | | 609,690 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 102,112 | | | | 15,289,230 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,835 | | | | 813,676 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 67,560 | | | | 9,477,992 | |
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Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,551 | | | $ | 309,666 | |
Enova International, Inc.(a) | | | 7,286 | | | | 610,494 | |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | | | 9,811 | | | | 1,126,303 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A(a) | | | 14,236 | | | | 166,704 | |
LendingClub Corp.(a) | | | 25,877 | | | | 295,774 | |
LendingTree, Inc.(a) | | | 3,892 | | | | 225,853 | |
Moneylion, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,270 | | | | 94,318 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 25,489 | | | | 397,373 | |
Nelnet, Inc., Class A | | | 3,260 | | | | 369,293 | |
NerdWallet, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 5,937 | | | | 75,459 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | | 29,682 | | | | 1,397,132 | |
PRA Group, Inc.(a) | | | 9,619 | | | | 215,081 | |
PROG Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,719 | | | | 519,764 | |
Regional Management Corp. | | | 3,405 | | | | 111,378 | |
SLM Corp. | | | 58,367 | | | | 1,334,853 | |
SoFi Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 282,717 | | | | 2,222,156 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 105,490 | | | | 5,261,841 | |
Upstart Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,300 | | | | 812,203 | |
World Acceptance Corp.(a) | | | 990 | | | | 116,800 | |
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Albertsons Cos., Inc., Class A | | | 111,114 | | | | 2,053,387 | |
Andersons, Inc. (The) | | | 9,891 | | | | 495,935 | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 35,255 | | | | 2,907,832 | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 10,045 | | | | 3,774,007 | |
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 7,626 | | | | 320,368 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 119,312 | | | | 105,772,474 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 59,420 | | | | 5,025,150 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) | | | 55,237 | | | | 3,884,266 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(a) | | | 26,352 | | | | 462,478 | |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 4,257 | | | | 317,572 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 179,054 | | | | 10,259,794 | |
Maplebear, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 46,227 | | | | 1,883,288 | |
Performance Food Group Co.(a) | | | 42,003 | | | | 3,291,775 | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 7,402 | | | | 679,356 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 9,065 | | | | 203,147 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) | | | 26,535 | | | | 2,929,729 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 134,538 | | | | 10,502,036 | |
Target Corp. | | | 124,593 | | | | 19,419,065 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a) | | | 60,509 | | | | 3,721,304 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(a) | | | 14,193 | | | | 238,726 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 192,518 | | | | 1,724,961 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 1,168,055 | | | | 94,320,441 | |
Weis Markets, Inc. | | | 4,766 | | | | 328,520 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Amcor PLC | | | 390,764 | | | | 4,427,356 | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 17,467 | | | | 2,798,039 | |
Ardagh Metal Packaging SA | | | 41,863 | | | | 157,823 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 21,770 | | | | 4,805,945 | |
Ball Corp. | | | 83,149 | | | | 5,646,648 | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | | | 30,817 | | | | 2,094,940 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | | 31,415 | | | | 3,012,070 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. | | | 78,264 | | | | 2,315,832 | |
Greif, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 6,359 | | | | 398,455 | |
Greif, Inc., Class B | | | 2,007 | | | | 140,149 | |
International Paper Co. | | | 92,400 | | | | 4,513,740 | |
Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 9,768 | | | | 134,994 | |
O-I Glass, Inc.(a) | | | 43,889 | | | | 575,824 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | | 24,116 | | | | 5,194,586 | |
Pactiv Evergreen, Inc. | | | 10,647 | | | | 122,547 | |
Ranpak Holdings Corp., Class A(a) | | | 18,045 | | | | 117,834 | |
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Sealed Air Corp. | | | 38,026 | | | $ | 1,380,344 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 22,174 | | | | 1,164,135 | |
Smurfit WestRock PLC | | | 139,495 | | | | 6,893,843 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | | 26,221 | | | | 1,432,453 | |
TriMas Corp. | | | 9,917 | | | | 253,181 | |
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Distributors — 0.1% | | | | | | |
A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 5,180 | | | | 228,749 | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 37,267 | | | | 5,205,454 | |
GigaCloud Technology, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 6,258 | | | | 143,809 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 71,080 | | | | 2,837,514 | |
Pool Corp. | | | 9,895 | | | | 3,728,436 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 0.1% | | | | | | |
ADT, Inc. | | | 75,770 | | | | 547,817 | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a) | | | 10,631 | | | | 802,428 | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 15,065 | | | | 2,111,058 | |
Carriage Services, Inc. | | | 3,930 | | | | 129,022 | |
Chegg, Inc.(a) | | | 32,272 | | | | 57,121 | |
Coursera, Inc.(a) | | | 35,034 | | | | 278,170 | |
Duolingo, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,854 | | | | 2,779,025 | |
European Wax Center, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 6,873 | | | | 46,736 | |
Frontdoor, Inc.(a) | | | 22,970 | | | | 1,102,330 | |
Graham Holdings Co., Class B | | | 851 | | | | 699,284 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a) | | | 8,105 | | | | 1,149,694 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 36,821 | | | | 2,339,975 | |
Laureate Education, Inc., Class A | | | 35,540 | | | | 590,319 | |
Lincoln Educational Services Corp.(a) | | | 11,514 | | | | 137,477 | |
Mister Car Wash, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,335 | | | | 132,381 | |
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. | | | 26,792 | | | | 442,336 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 20,257 | | | | 450,516 | |
Service Corp. International | | | 38,511 | | | | 3,039,673 | |
Strategic Education, Inc. | | | 5,934 | | | | 549,192 | |
Stride, Inc.(a) | | | 11,223 | | | | 957,434 | |
Udemy, Inc.(a) | | | 22,481 | | | | 167,259 | |
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.(a) | | | 13,887 | | | | 225,803 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | | | 20,342 | | | | 390,566 | |
American Assets Trust, Inc. | | | 12,535 | | | | 334,935 | |
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | | | 14,906 | | | | 161,432 | |
Broadstone Net Lease, Inc. | | | 46,879 | | | | 888,357 | |
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. | | | 6,739 | | | | 128,176 | |
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 38,938 | | | | 431,433 | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 47,138 | | | | 1,609,763 | |
Gladstone Commercial Corp. | | | 9,848 | | | | 159,931 | |
Global Net Lease, Inc. | | | 55,342 | | | | 465,980 | |
NexPoint Diversified Real Estate Trust | | | 10,784 | | | | 67,400 | |
One Liberty Properties, Inc. | | | 4,642 | | | | 127,841 | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 58,649 | | | | 3,653,833 | |
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Anterix, Inc.(a) | | | 3,216 | | | | 121,115 | |
AST SpaceMobile, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 31,457 | | | | 822,601 | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 1,931,532 | | | | 42,493,704 | |
ATN International, Inc. | | | 3,085 | | | | 99,769 | |
Bandwidth, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,564 | | | | 149,956 | |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 11,622 | | | | 882,342 | |
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 20,900 | | | | 96,976 | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.(a) | | | 67,625 | | | | 2,402,716 | |
GCI Liberty, Inc. Escrow, Class A(a)(d) | | | 28,033 | | | | — | |
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Globalstar, Inc.(a) | | | 173,175 | | | $ | 214,737 | |
IDT Corp., Class B | | | 5,287 | | | | 201,805 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 33,885 | | | | 1,031,798 | |
Liberty Global Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 44,559 | | | | 940,640 | |
Liberty Global Ltd., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 46,218 | | | | 998,771 | |
Liberty Latin America Ltd., Class A(a)(b) | | | 11,969 | | | | 114,663 | |
Liberty Latin America Ltd., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 43,088 | | | | 408,905 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 270,127 | | | | 1,917,902 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 1,134,092 | | | | 50,932,072 | |
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Electric Utilities — 1.5% | | | | | | |
ALLETE, Inc. | | | 15,108 | | | | 969,783 | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 68,005 | | | | 4,127,223 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 142,272 | | | | 14,597,107 | |
Avangrid, Inc. | | | 19,426 | | | | 695,257 | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 84,641 | | | | 22,008,353 | |
Duke Energy Corp. | | | 207,557 | | | | 23,931,322 | |
Edison International | | | 102,902 | | | | 8,961,735 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 57,649 | | | | 7,587,185 | |
Evergy, Inc. | | | 59,976 | | | | 3,719,112 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 95,021 | | | | 6,466,179 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 267,591 | | | | 10,850,815 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 154,706 | | | | 6,861,211 | |
Genie Energy Ltd., Class B | | | 3,964 | | | | 64,415 | |
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 29,397 | | | | 284,563 | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 13,012 | | | | 1,341,407 | |
MGE Energy, Inc. | | | 9,554 | | | | 873,713 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 554,533 | | | | 46,874,674 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | | 55,770 | | | | 5,080,647 | |
OGE Energy Corp. | | | 55,464 | | | | 2,275,133 | |
Otter Tail Corp. | | | 10,639 | | | | 831,544 | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 574,461 | | | | 11,357,094 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | | 30,852 | | | | 2,733,179 | |
Portland General Electric Co. | | | 26,973 | | | | 1,292,007 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 200,634 | | | | 6,636,973 | |
Southern Co. (The) | | | 295,022 | | | | 26,605,084 | |
TXNM Energy, Inc. | | | 22,530 | | | | 986,138 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 148,366 | | | | 9,688,300 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 8,603 | | | | 2,369,180 | |
Allient, Inc. | | | 3,530 | | | | 67,035 | |
American Superconductor Corp.(a) | | | 9,102 | | | | 214,807 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 62,420 | | | | 10,718,138 | |
Array Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 41,454 | | | | 273,596 | |
Atkore, Inc. | | | 10,028 | | | | 849,773 | |
Blink Charging Co.(a)(b) | | | 9,989 | | | | 17,181 | |
Bloom Energy Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 52,095 | | | | 550,123 | |
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 88,252 | | | | 120,905 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 107,404 | | | | 35,597,982 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 153,869 | | | | 16,828,653 | |
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 36,069 | | | | 34,626 | |
EnerSys | | | 11,569 | | | | 1,180,616 | |
Enovix Corp.(a)(b) | | | 38,471 | | | | 359,319 | |
Fluence Energy, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 15,667 | | | | 355,798 | |
FuelCell Energy, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 101,283 | | | | 38,488 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 73,154 | | | | 18,652,807 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 15,631 | | | | 2,483,453 | |
GrafTech International Ltd.(a) | | | 57,454 | | | | 75,839 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 14,519 | | | | 6,219,214 | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | | 9,048 | | | | 146,125 | |
NEXTracker, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 38,623 | | | | 1,447,590 | |
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NuScale Power Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 22,597 | | | $ | 261,673 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 44,472 | | | | 3,124,603 | |
Plug Power, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 206,513 | | | | 466,719 | |
Powell Industries, Inc. | | | 2,857 | | | | 634,225 | |
Preformed Line Products Co. | | | 886 | | | | 113,479 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | | 17,466 | | | | 2,897,260 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 30,619 | | | | 8,219,977 | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 40,645 | | | | 1,457,530 | |
SES AI Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 45,378 | | | | 29,033 | |
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 43,268 | | | | 242,734 | |
Stem, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 42,642 | | | | 14,848 | |
Sunrun, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 54,001 | | | | 975,258 | |
Thermon Group Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 8,810 | | | | 262,890 | |
TPI Composites, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,665 | | | | 48,526 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A(b) | | | 96,203 | | | | 9,571,236 | |
Vicor Corp.(a) | | | 5,577 | | | | 234,792 | |
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908 Devices, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,963 | | | | 27,632 | |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | | | 9,641 | | | | 1,014,619 | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 317,495 | | | | 20,687,974 | |
Arlo Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 21,818 | | | | 264,216 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a) | | | 14,433 | | | | 1,917,135 | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 24,517 | | | | 1,331,518 | |
Badger Meter, Inc. | | | 8,124 | | | | 1,774,363 | |
Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B, NVS | | | 2,767 | | | | 217,237 | |
Belden, Inc. | | | 11,275 | | | | 1,320,641 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 10,714 | | | | 474,844 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 35,908 | | | | 8,125,980 | |
Climb Global Solutions, Inc. | | | 2,024 | | | | 201,469 | |
Cognex Corp. | | | 45,633 | | | | 1,848,136 | |
Coherent Corp.(a) | | | 34,993 | | | | 3,111,228 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 207,118 | | | | 9,351,378 | |
Crane NXT Co. | | | 12,707 | | | | 712,863 | |
CTS Corp. | | | 8,336 | | | | 403,296 | |
Daktronics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,771 | | | | 177,784 | |
ePlus, Inc.(a) | | | 7,644 | | | | 751,711 | |
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 34,496 | | | | 139,709 | |
Fabrinet(a) | | | 9,499 | | | | 2,245,944 | |
FARO Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 4,236 | | | | 81,077 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,403 | | | | 1,594,532 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.(a) | | | 8,569 | | | | 636,848 | |
Itron, Inc.(a) | | | 11,872 | | | | 1,268,048 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 29,814 | | | | 3,572,612 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 46,796 | | | | 7,437,288 | |
Kimball Electronics, Inc.(a) | | | 6,078 | | | | 112,504 | |
Knowles Corp.(a) | | | 26,256 | | | | 473,396 | |
Lightwave Logic, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 31,861 | | | | 87,936 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 6,333 | | | | 1,679,828 | |
Methode Electronics, Inc. | | | 9,352 | | | | 111,850 | |
MicroVision, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 42,006 | | | | 47,887 | |
Mirion Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 56,658 | | | | 627,204 | |
Napco Security Technologies, Inc. | | | 10,274 | | | | 415,686 | |
nLight, Inc.(a) | | | 10,973 | | | | 117,301 | |
Novanta, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,870 | | | | 1,765,940 | |
OSI Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,591 | | | | 697,051 | |
Ouster, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 14,486 | | | | 91,262 | |
PAR Technology Corp.(a)(b) | | | 10,082 | | | | 525,071 | |
PC Connection, Inc. | | | 3,008 | | | | 226,893 | |
Plexus Corp.(a) | | | 7,508 | | | | 1,026,419 | |
Powerfleet, Inc. NJ(a) | | | 31,942 | | | | 159,710 | |
Rogers Corp.(a) | | | 5,051 | | | | 570,813 | |
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Sanmina Corp.(a) | | | 14,108 | | | $ | 965,693 | |
ScanSource, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,852 | | | | 329,102 | |
SmartRent, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 38,716 | | | | 66,979 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | | 20,249 | | | | 2,431,500 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 12,466 | | | | 5,455,870 | |
Trimble, Inc.(a) | | | 65,072 | | | | 4,040,320 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 24,261 | | | | 442,763 | |
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 32,553 | | | | 615,577 | |
Vishay Precision Group, Inc.(a) | | | 3,280 | | | | 84,952 | |
Vontier Corp. | | | 43,029 | | | | 1,451,798 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) | | | 13,608 | | | | 5,039,315 | |
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Archrock, Inc. | | | 42,485 | | | | 859,896 | |
Atlas Energy Solutions, Inc. | | | 18,113 | | | | 394,863 | |
Baker Hughes Co., Class A | | | 269,782 | | | | 9,752,619 | |
Borr Drilling Ltd.(b) | | | 63,232 | | | | 347,144 | |
Bristow Group, Inc.(a) | | | 6,223 | | | | 215,876 | |
Cactus, Inc., Class A | | | 17,514 | | | | 1,045,060 | |
ChampionX Corp. | | | 51,808 | | | | 1,562,011 | |
Core Laboratories, Inc.(b) | | | 12,409 | | | | 229,939 | |
DMC Global, Inc.(a) | | | 6,454 | | | | 83,773 | |
Expro Group Holdings NV(a)(b) | | | 25,670 | | | | 440,754 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 236,895 | | | | 6,881,800 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a) | | | 35,965 | | | | 399,212 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 27,204 | | | | 827,546 | |
Innovex International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,013 | | | | 146,991 | |
Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. | | | 6,596 | | | | 191,284 | |
Liberty Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 41,584 | | | | 793,839 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd.(a) | | | 2,264 | | | | 145,960 | |
Newpark Resources, Inc.(a) | | | 26,481 | | | | 183,513 | |
Noble Corp. PLC | | | 37,453 | | | | 1,353,551 | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 105,824 | | | | 1,690,009 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc.(a) | | | 24,931 | | | | 620,034 | |
Oil States International, Inc.(a) | | | 23,262 | | | | 107,005 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | | 106,460 | | | | 814,419 | |
ProFrac Holding Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 8,255 | | | | 56,051 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.(a) | | | 20,153 | | | | 154,372 | |
RPC, Inc. | | | 20,931 | | | | 133,121 | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 385,118 | | | | 16,155,700 | |
Seadrill Ltd.(a) | | | 19,839 | | | | 788,402 | |
Select Water Solutions, Inc., Class A | | | 22,735 | | | | 253,041 | |
Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc., Class A | | | 12,679 | | | | 161,784 | |
TechnipFMC PLC | | | 117,097 | | | | 3,071,454 | |
TETRA Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 42,748 | | | | 132,519 | |
Tidewater, Inc.(a) | | | 13,146 | | | | 943,751 | |
Transocean Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 194,471 | | | | 826,502 | |
Valaris Ltd.(a) | | | 15,805 | | | | 881,129 | |
Weatherford International PLC | | | 19,555 | | | | 1,660,611 | |
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AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 90,647 | | | | 412,444 | |
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,156 | | | | 133,025 | |
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc., Class C, NVS(a) | | | 13,533 | | | | 538,613 | |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 29,449 | | | | 819,860 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 71,632 | | | | 10,274,894 | |
Eventbrite, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 18,770 | | | | 51,242 | |
IMAX Corp.(a)(b) | | | 14,965 | | | | 306,932 | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Formula One, Class A(a) | | | 6,614 | | | | 473,099 | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Formula One, Class C, NVS(a) | | | 55,394 | | | | 4,289,157 | |
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Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Live, Class A(a) | | | 5,045 | | | $ | 249,778 | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Live, Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 12,363 | | | | 634,593 | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class A(a) | | | 14,339 | | | | 112,274 | |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class B, NVS(a) | | | 33,932 | | | | 234,809 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 42,261 | | | | 4,627,157 | |
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.(a) | | | 11,448 | | | | 486,883 | |
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Class A(a) | | | 5,312 | | | | 1,106,277 | |
Marcus Corp. (The) | | | 7,322 | | | | 110,343 | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 115,151 | | | | 81,673,150 | |
Playstudios, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 27,823 | | | | 42,013 | |
Playtika Holding Corp. | | | 25,647 | | | | 203,124 | |
ROBLOX Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 137,295 | | | | 6,076,677 | |
Roku, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 33,577 | | | | 2,506,859 | |
Sphere Entertainment Co., Class A(a)(b) | | | 6,928 | | | | 306,079 | |
Spotify Technology SA(a) | | | 39,267 | | | | 14,471,068 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | | | 46,529 | | | | 7,151,973 | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 21,199 | | | | 2,622,528 | |
Vivid Seats, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 22,625 | | | | 83,713 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 494,287 | | | | 47,545,467 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 652,240 | | | | 5,380,980 | |
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Acacia Research Corp.(a)(b) | | | 31,099 | | | | 144,921 | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 64,077 | | | | 2,615,623 | |
Alerus Financial Corp. | | | 5,620 | | | | 128,586 | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 140,569 | | | | 17,558,474 | |
AvidXchange Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 50,418 | | | | 408,890 | |
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior SA, Class E | | | 10,974 | | | | 356,545 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 492,610 | | | | 226,728,679 | |
Block, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 148,992 | | | | 10,001,833 | |
Burford Capital Ltd. | | | 53,432 | | | | 708,508 | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. | | | 16,877 | | | | 321,676 | |
Cantaloupe, Inc.(a) | | | 24,747 | | | | 183,128 | |
Cass Information Systems, Inc. | | | 3,427 | | | | 142,152 | |
Compass Diversified Holdings | | | 20,388 | | | | 451,187 | |
Corpay, Inc.(a) | | | 18,428 | | | | 5,763,541 | |
Enact Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,540 | | | | 310,258 | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 88,229 | | | | 3,708,265 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | | 29,429 | | | | 1,891,990 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 12,471 | | | | 1,237,497 | |
EVERTEC, Inc. | | | 19,259 | | | | 652,688 | |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C, NVS | | | 2,539 | | | | 475,834 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 151,054 | | | | 12,650,773 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 154,715 | | | | 27,794,550 | |
Flywire Corp.(a) | | | 30,571 | | | | 501,059 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 68,395 | | | | 7,005,016 | |
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | | | 31,822 | | | | 1,096,904 | |
I3 Verticals, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 6,175 | | | | 131,589 | |
International Money Express, Inc.(a) | | | 9,621 | | | | 177,892 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 20,076 | | | | 3,544,217 | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 18,898 | | | | 1,724,065 | |
Marqeta, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 142,137 | | | | 699,314 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 222,397 | | | | 109,819,639 | |
Merchants Bancorp | | | 5,233 | | | | 235,276 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 69,407 | | | | 1,776,819 | |
Mr. Cooper Group, Inc.(a) | | | 16,951 | | | | 1,562,543 | |
NCR Atleos Corp.(a) | | | 21,570 | | | | 615,392 | |
NewtekOne, Inc. | | | 6,683 | | | | 83,270 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 22,295 | | | | 918,331 | |
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Onity Group, Inc.(a) | | | 3,482 | | | $ | 111,215 | |
Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 52,940 | | | | 455,813 | |
Payoneer Global, Inc.(a) | | | 72,911 | | | | 549,020 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 276,039 | | | | 21,539,323 | |
Paysafe Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 7,815 | | | | 175,291 | |
Paysign, Inc.(a) | | | 30,579 | | | | 112,225 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., Class A | | | 6,800 | | | | 774,996 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 39,825 | | | | 1,381,529 | |
Remitly Global, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 34,762 | | | | 465,463 | |
Repay Holdings Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 21,002 | | | | 171,376 | |
Rocket Cos., Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 40,422 | | | | 775,698 | |
Sezzle, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,108 | | | | 189,014 | |
Shift4 Payments, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 17,016 | | | | 1,507,618 | |
StoneCo Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 76,862 | | | | 865,466 | |
TFS Financial Corp. | | | 15,293 | | | | 196,668 | |
Toast, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 119,177 | | | | 3,373,901 | |
UWM Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 33,347 | | | | 284,116 | |
Velocity Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 7,853 | | | | 153,997 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 424,022 | | | | 116,584,849 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 28,370 | | | | 2,247,471 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 9,520 | | | | 1,081,377 | |
Waterstone Financial, Inc. | | | 8,324 | | | | 122,363 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 72,596 | | | | 866,070 | |
WEX, Inc.(a) | | | 11,007 | | | | 2,308,498 | |
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 128,686 | | | | 7,687,702 | |
B&G Foods, Inc. | | | 17,011 | | | | 151,058 | |
Beyond Meat, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 15,177 | | | | 102,900 | |
BRC, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 14,213 | | | | 48,608 | |
Bunge Global SA(b) | | | 38,738 | | | | 3,743,640 | |
Calavo Growers, Inc. | | | 4,164 | | | | 118,799 | |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | | | 11,753 | | | | 879,595 | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 51,077 | | | | 2,498,687 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 127,106 | | | | 4,133,487 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a) | | | 42,667 | | | | 1,585,506 | |
Dole PLC | | | 18,925 | | | | 308,288 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 49,728 | | | | 1,147,225 | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 9,010 | | | | 266,155 | |
Freshpet, Inc.(a) | | | 12,233 | | | | 1,673,107 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 150,696 | | | | 11,128,900 | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 23,568 | | | | 203,392 | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 38,889 | | | | 7,458,132 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 78,751 | | | | 2,496,407 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 18,018 | | | | 2,476,214 | |
J & J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 4,143 | | | | 713,093 | |
J M Smucker Co. (The) | | | 27,513 | | | | 3,331,824 | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 1,984 | | | | 187,111 | |
Kellanova | | | 69,893 | | | | 5,641,064 | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 238,846 | | | | 8,385,883 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 39,013 | | | | 2,525,702 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 5,089 | | | | 898,565 | |
Limoneira Co. | | | 7,473 | | | | 198,034 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., NVS | | | 68,291 | | | | 5,620,349 | |
Mission Produce, Inc.(a) | | | 10,511 | | | | 134,751 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 359,945 | | | | 26,517,148 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a) | | | 10,491 | | | | 483,111 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 13,447 | | | | 1,556,490 | |
Seaboard Corp. | | | 75 | | | | 235,275 | |
Seneca Foods Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 2,112 | | | | 131,641 | |
Simply Good Foods Co. (The)(a) | | | 22,976 | | | | 798,876 | |
SunOpta, Inc.(a) | | | 28,173 | | | | 179,744 | |
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TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a) | | | 13,353 | | | $ | 560,559 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 75,647 | | | | 4,505,535 | |
Utz Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 15,698 | | | | 277,855 | |
Vital Farms, Inc.(a) | | | 8,776 | | | | 307,774 | |
Westrock Coffee Co.(a)(b) | | | 10,123 | | | | 65,799 | |
WK Kellogg Co. | | | 17,473 | | | | 298,963 | |
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Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 40,199 | | | | 5,576,003 | |
Brookfield Infrastructure Corp., Class A | | | 31,812 | | | | 1,381,595 | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | | 5,892 | | | | 731,610 | |
National Fuel Gas Co. | | | 24,688 | | | | 1,496,340 | |
New Jersey Resources Corp. | | | 26,552 | | | | 1,253,254 | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co. | | | 8,738 | | | | 356,685 | |
ONE Gas, Inc. | | | 14,531 | | | | 1,081,397 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | | 17,266 | | | | 1,273,540 | |
Spire, Inc. | | | 15,791 | | | | 1,062,576 | |
UGI Corp. | | | 56,720 | | | | 1,419,135 | |
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ArcBest Corp. | | | 6,209 | | | | 673,366 | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc. | | | 5,451 | | | | 477,453 | |
Covenant Logistics Group, Inc., Class A | | | 3,753 | | | | 198,309 | |
CSX Corp. | | | 525,188 | | | | 18,134,742 | |
FTAI Infrastructure, Inc. | | | 32,729 | | | | 306,343 | |
Heartland Express, Inc. | | | 11,974 | | | | 147,041 | |
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 35,862 | | | | 118,345 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 22,118 | | | | 3,811,595 | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 42,311 | | | | 2,282,678 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 9,282 | | | | 1,753,091 | |
Lyft, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 93,672 | | | | 1,194,318 | |
Marten Transport Ltd. | | | 14,196 | | | | 251,269 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 60,742 | | | | 15,094,387 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | | 53,024 | | | | 10,532,687 | |
RXO, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 36,249 | | | | 1,014,972 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | | | 12,045 | | | | 1,756,161 | |
Saia, Inc.(a) | | | 7,133 | | | | 3,118,976 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B | | | 14,890 | | | | 424,961 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 540,474 | | | | 40,622,026 | |
U-Haul Holding Co.(a) | | | 2,329 | | | | 180,451 | |
U-Haul Holding Co., NVS | | | 26,893 | | | | 1,936,296 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 163,959 | | | | 40,412,614 | |
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,542 | | | | 152,696 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 16,468 | | | | 635,500 | |
XPO, Inc.(a) | | | 30,381 | | | | 3,266,261 | |
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Abbott Laboratories | | | 465,490 | | | | 53,070,515 | |
Accuray, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 29,651 | | | | 53,372 | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 20,136 | | | | 5,120,988 | |
Alphatec Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,463 | | | | 119,334 | |
AngioDynamics, Inc.(a) | | | 10,281 | | | | 79,986 | |
Artivion, Inc.(a) | | | 10,618 | | | | 282,651 | |
AtriCure, Inc.(a) | | | 12,117 | | | | 339,761 | |
Avanos Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 12,141 | | | | 291,748 | |
Axogen, Inc.(a) | | | 11,032 | | | | 154,669 | |
Axonics, Inc.(a) | | | 12,881 | | | | 896,518 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 136,983 | | | | 5,201,245 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 78,122 | | | | 18,835,214 | |
Bioventus, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 14,726 | | | | 175,976 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 396,261 | | | | 33,206,672 | |
Cerus Corp.(a) | | | 39,055 | | | | 67,956 | |
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CONMED Corp. | | | 7,887 | | | $ | 567,233 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 52,382 | | | | 5,779,830 | |
CVRx, Inc.(a) | | | 5,179 | | | | 45,627 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 53,054 | | | | 1,435,641 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 108,409 | | | | 7,267,739 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 160,651 | | | | 10,601,359 | |
Embecta Corp. | | | 16,199 | | | | 228,406 | |
Enovis Corp.(a)(b) | | | 14,070 | | | | 605,713 | |
Envista Holdings Corp.(a)(b) | | | 43,422 | | | | 858,019 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 119,120 | | | | 11,179,412 | |
Glaukos Corp.(a)(b) | | | 13,349 | | | | 1,739,108 | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 30,078 | | | | 2,151,780 | |
Haemonetics Corp.(a) | | | 13,781 | | | | 1,107,717 | |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | | | 60,650 | | | | 4,940,549 | |
ICU Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 6,005 | | | | 1,094,231 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 22,243 | | | | 11,237,608 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 14,900 | | | | 614,476 | |
Inmode Ltd.(a) | | | 20,480 | | | | 347,136 | |
Inogen, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,700 | | | | 45,590 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,753 | | | | 1,636,271 | |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 18,436 | | | | 4,290,979 | |
Integer Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 9,154 | | | | 1,190,020 | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 19,422 | | | | 352,898 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 95,269 | | | | 46,802,802 | |
iRadimed Corp. | | | 2,772 | | | | 139,404 | |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,017 | | | | 595,182 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,950 | | | | 2,079,762 | |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | | | 4,795 | | | | 445,408 | |
LivaNova PLC(a) | | | 13,880 | | | | 729,255 | |
Masimo Corp.(a) | | | 11,577 | | | | 1,543,561 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 344,917 | | | | 31,052,878 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 15,629 | | | | 1,544,614 | |
Neogen Corp.(a)(b) | | | 57,475 | | | | 966,155 | |
Nevro Corp.(a)(b) | | | 9,146 | | | | 51,126 | |
Novocure Ltd.(a) | | | 27,066 | | | | 423,042 | |
Omnicell, Inc.(a) | | | 11,653 | | | | 508,071 | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 20,796 | | | | 88,799 | |
Orthofix Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 9,142 | | | | 142,798 | |
OrthoPediatrics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 2,878 | | | | 78,023 | |
Paragon 28, Inc.(a) | | | 14,838 | | | | 99,118 | |
Penumbra, Inc.(a) | | | 9,711 | | | | 1,886,944 | |
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 11,124 | | | | 891,255 | |
Pulmonx Corp.(a) | | | 8,078 | | | | 66,967 | |
Pulse Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,373 | | | | 164,402 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp.(a) | | | 14,555 | | | | 663,708 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 38,862 | | | | 9,486,991 | |
RxSight, Inc.(a) | | | 8,210 | | | | 405,820 | |
SI-BONE, Inc.(a) | | | 13,894 | | | | 194,238 | |
Solventum Corp.(a)(b) | | | 36,999 | | | | 2,579,570 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.(a) | | | 12,722 | | | | 472,622 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 27,055 | | | | 6,561,920 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 97,292 | | | | 35,147,708 | |
Surmodics, Inc.(a) | | | 3,867 | | | | 149,962 | |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 7,280 | | | | 106,361 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,481 | | | | 698,959 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 12,889 | | | | 3,187,707 | |
TransMedics Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,813 | | | | 1,383,641 | |
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.(a) | | | 10,798 | | | | 62,628 | |
UFP Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,991 | | | | 630,550 | |
Utah Medical Products, Inc. | | | 1,152 | | | | 77,080 | |
Varex Imaging Corp.(a) | | | 9,875 | | | | 117,710 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 54,939 | | | | 5,930,665 | |
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Zimvie, Inc.(a) | | | 9,066 | | | $ | 143,877 | |
Zynex, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,402 | | | | 60,400 | |
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Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a) | | | 24,736 | | | | 1,568,510 | |
Accolade, Inc.(a) | | | 15,020 | | | | 57,827 | |
AdaptHealth Corp.(a) | | | 20,267 | | | | 227,598 | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.(a) | | | 4,457 | | | | 592,915 | |
agilon health, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 76,237 | | | | 299,611 | |
Alignment Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,867 | | | | 246,648 | |
Amedisys, Inc.(a) | | | 8,829 | | | | 852,087 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a) | | | 9,655 | | | | 409,275 | |
Astrana Health, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,472 | | | | 722,628 | |
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.(a) | | | 15,411 | | | | 226,233 | |
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.(a) | | | 49,771 | | | | 337,945 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 65,186 | | | | 7,204,357 | |
Castle Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,406 | | | | 154,179 | |
Cencora, Inc. | | | 44,679 | | | | 10,056,349 | |
Centene Corp.(a) | | | 141,456 | | | | 10,648,808 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 3,956 | | | | 2,377,437 | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 74,920 | | | | 25,955,285 | |
Community Health Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 41,277 | | | | 250,551 | |
Concentra Group Holdings Parent, Inc.(a) | | | 6,262 | | | | 140,018 | |
CorVel Corp.(a) | | | 2,099 | | | | 686,142 | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 12,076 | | | | 162,301 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 339,076 | | | | 21,321,099 | |
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,545 | | | | 2,220,432 | |
DocGo, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 24,746 | | | | 82,157 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 62,510 | | | | 32,505,200 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | | 27,379 | | | | 2,645,907 | |
Enhabit, Inc.(a) | | | 14,477 | | | | 114,368 | |
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | | | 15,031 | | | | 2,161,758 | |
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.(a) | | | 5,285 | | | | 114,843 | |
GeneDx Holdings Corp., Class A(a) | | | 4,387 | | | | 186,184 | |
Guardant Health, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 29,324 | | | | 672,693 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 50,913 | | | | 20,692,571 | |
HealthEquity, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 23,142 | | | | 1,894,173 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.(a) | | | 35,748 | | | | 2,606,029 | |
Hims & Hers Health, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 50,605 | | | | 932,144 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 32,401 | | | | 10,262,693 | |
Labcorp Holdings, Inc. | | | 22,858 | | | | 5,108,306 | |
LifeStance Health Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 45,247 | | | | 316,729 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 35,017 | | | | 17,313,105 | |
ModivCare, Inc.(a) | | | 3,110 | | | | 44,411 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 15,653 | | | | 5,393,398 | |
Nano-X Imaging Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 14,634 | | | | 88,975 | |
National HealthCare Corp. | | | 3,527 | | | | 443,591 | |
National Research Corp., Class A | | | 3,787 | | | | 86,571 | |
NeoGenomics, Inc.(a) | | | 34,596 | | | | 510,291 | |
OPKO Health, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 101,341 | | | | 150,998 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(a) | | | 44,430 | | | | 1,390,659 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.(a) | | | 19,617 | | | | 307,791 | |
PACS Group, Inc.(a) | | | 10,552 | | | | 421,763 | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 21,703 | | | | 473,994 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a) | | | 20,821 | | | | 241,315 | |
Pennant Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 8,646 | | | | 308,662 | |
Performant Financial Corp.(a) | | | 40,375 | | | | 151,003 | |
PetIQ, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,420 | | | | 289,853 | |
Premier, Inc., Class A | | | 32,970 | | | | 659,400 | |
Privia Health Group, Inc.(a) | | | 29,354 | | | | 534,536 | |
Progyny, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,167 | | | | 354,759 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 29,590 | | | | 4,593,847 | |
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R1 RCM, Inc.(a) | | | 38,791 | | | $ | 549,668 | |
RadNet, Inc.(a) | | | 17,521 | | | | 1,215,782 | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | | 26,742 | | | | 932,494 | |
Surgery Partners, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,019 | | | | 645,413 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a) | | | 25,661 | | | | 4,264,858 | |
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. | | | 3,554 | | | | 300,775 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 247,501 | | | | 144,708,885 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 15,365 | | | | 3,518,739 | |
Viemed Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 11,732 | | | | 85,996 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 47,177 | | | | 5,602,269 | |
American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | | | 22,047 | | | | 575,427 | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 36,860 | | | | 1,137,500 | |
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | | | 5,810 | | | | 105,451 | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust | | | 82,972 | | | | 347,653 | |
Global Medical REIT, Inc. | | | 11,716 | | | | 116,105 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 99,987 | | | | 1,814,764 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | | 189,380 | | | | 4,331,120 | |
LTC Properties, Inc. | | | 9,930 | | | | 364,332 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 158,580 | | | | 927,693 | |
National Health Investors, Inc. | | | 11,450 | | | | 962,487 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 65,954 | | | | 2,684,328 | |
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | 63,526 | | | | 1,182,219 | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust | | | 3,265 | | | | 149,374 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 108,909 | | | | 6,984,334 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 162,746 | | | | 20,836,370 | |
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Certara, Inc.(a) | | | 28,728 | | | | 336,405 | |
Definitive Healthcare Corp., Class A(a) | | | 10,489 | | | | 46,886 | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 33,319 | | | | 1,451,709 | |
Evolent Health, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 29,131 | | | | 823,825 | |
Health Catalyst, Inc.(a) | | | 12,157 | | | | 98,958 | |
HealthStream, Inc. | | | 6,939 | | | | 200,121 | |
OptimizeRx Corp.(a)(b) | | | 5,256 | | | | 40,576 | |
Phreesia, Inc.(a) | | | 12,862 | | | | 293,125 | |
Schrodinger, Inc.(a) | | | 15,758 | | | | 292,311 | |
Simulations Plus, Inc. | | | 4,191 | | | | 134,196 | |
Teladoc Health, Inc.(a) | | | 44,781 | | | | 411,089 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 39,946 | | | | 8,383,467 | |
Waystar Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 11,559 | | | | 322,380 | |
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Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 64,145 | | | | 952,553 | |
Braemar Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 22,862 | | | | 70,644 | |
Chatham Lodging Trust | | | 12,962 | | | | 110,436 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | | | 57,124 | | | | 498,693 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 188,290 | | | | 3,313,904 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 59,755 | | | | 842,545 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 34,710 | | | | 459,213 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust | | | 47,088 | | | | 432,268 | |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | | | 15,574 | | | | 1,670,156 | |
Service Properties Trust | | | 43,556 | | | | 198,615 | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | | | 29,130 | | | | 199,832 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | | 55,305 | | | | 570,748 | |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 31,114 | | | | 459,554 | |
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Accel Entertainment, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 13,083 | | | | 152,024 | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 117,485 | | | | 14,898,273 | |
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Aramark | | | 70,238 | | | $ | 2,720,318 | |
Bally’s Corp.(a)(b) | | | 8,238 | | | | 142,106 | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(a) | | | 6,056 | | | | 197,183 | |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | | | 23,277 | | | | 384,769 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 9,163 | | | | 38,595,656 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 19,591 | | | | 1,266,558 | |
Brinker International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,117 | | | | 927,314 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 57,787 | | | | 2,412,029 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 264,735 | | | | 4,892,303 | |
Cava Group, Inc.(a) | | | 20,272 | | | | 2,510,687 | |
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) | | | 11,698 | | | | 474,354 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 367,181 | | | | 21,156,969 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(b) | | | 7,581 | | | | 987,804 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 19,402 | | | | 2,623,344 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,764 | | | | 215,574 | |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | 5,828 | | | | 264,300 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 32,208 | | | | 5,286,299 | |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,570 | | | | 325,858 | |
Denny’s Corp.(a) | | | 17,633 | | | | 113,733 | |
Despegar.com Corp.(a) | | | 16,395 | | | | 203,298 | |
Dine Brands Global, Inc. | | | 4,579 | | | | 143,002 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 9,470 | | | | 4,073,426 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 93,211 | | | | 13,304,006 | |
DraftKings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 119,503 | | | | 4,684,518 | |
Dutch Bros, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 29,482 | | | | 944,308 | |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 11,448 | | | | 156,838 | |
Empire Resorts, Inc. Escrow(a)(d) | | | 881 | | | | — | |
Everi Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 24,261 | | | | 318,790 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a) | | | 33,978 | | | | 5,029,424 | |
First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,418 | | | | 100,121 | |
Global Business Travel Group I, Class A(a)(b) | | | 33,460 | | | | 257,307 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc. | | | 5,261 | | | | 167,247 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.(a) | | | 20,476 | | | | 743,688 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 66,026 | | | | 15,218,993 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A | | | 11,758 | | | | 1,789,568 | |
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 6,657 | | | | 61,710 | |
International Game Technology PLC | | | 28,979 | | | | 617,253 | |
Jack in the Box, Inc. | | | 5,471 | | | | 254,620 | |
Krispy Kreme, Inc. | | | 22,437 | | | | 240,973 | |
Kura Sushi U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,526 | | | | 122,935 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 95,186 | | | | 4,791,663 | |
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 16,664 | | | | 406,935 | |
Light & Wonder, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 23,776 | | | | 2,157,196 | |
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 12,564 | | | | 116,217 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 61,918 | | | | 15,392,815 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 9,823 | | | | 721,794 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 193,695 | | | | 58,982,064 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 61,493 | | | | 2,403,761 | |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | | | 3,661 | | | | 290,207 | |
Mondee Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 12,520 | | | | 17,403 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 116,060 | | | | 2,380,391 | |
Papa John’s International, Inc. | | | 8,789 | | | | 473,463 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 43,520 | | | | 820,787 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 22,707 | | | | 1,844,263 | |
PlayAGS, Inc.(a) | | | 16,065 | | | | 182,980 | |
Portillo’s, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 10,556 | | | | 142,189 | |
Potbelly Corp.(a) | | | 10,223 | | | | 85,260 | |
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,958 | | | | 131,779 | |
Red Rock Resorts, Inc., Class A | | | 12,942 | | | | 704,562 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 63,560 | | | | 11,273,002 | |
Rush Street Interactive, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 23,180 | | | | 251,503 | |
Sabre Corp.(a) | | | 86,120 | | | | 316,060 | |
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,523 | | | | 982,869 | |
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | | 24,851 | | | $ | 1,001,744 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 304,560 | | | | 29,691,554 | |
Super Group SGHC Ltd. | | | 36,074 | | | | 130,949 | |
Sweetgreen, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 25,235 | | | | 894,581 | |
Target Hospitality Corp.(a) | | | 9,664 | | | | 75,186 | |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 18,338 | | | | 3,238,491 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | | 19,046 | | | | 877,640 | |
United Parks & Resorts, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,146 | | | | 513,388 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 10,212 | | | | 1,779,849 | |
Wendy’s Co. (The) | | | 48,256 | | | | 845,445 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | 7,844 | | | | 3,263,732 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 21,605 | | | | 1,688,215 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 28,188 | | | | 2,702,665 | |
Xponential Fitness, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 4,879 | | | | 60,500 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 75,798 | | | | 10,589,739 | |
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Beazer Homes U.S.A., Inc.(a) | | | 9,897 | | | | 338,181 | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 2,397 | | | | 1,026,491 | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 7,209 | | | | 742,383 | |
Champion Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 15,183 | | | | 1,440,108 | |
Cricut, Inc., Class A | | | 12,650 | | | | 87,665 | |
DR Horton, Inc. | | | 79,691 | | | | 15,202,652 | |
Dream Finders Homes, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 7,888 | | | | 285,624 | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 6,067 | | | | 193,477 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 41,664 | | | | 7,334,114 | |
GoPro, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 31,893 | | | | 43,374 | |
Green Brick Partners, Inc.(a) | | | 8,322 | | | | 695,053 | |
Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 6,436 | | | | 398,067 | |
Hooker Furnishings Corp. | | | 5,282 | | | | 95,499 | |
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,542 | | | | 315,139 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc. | | | 6,058 | | | | 1,491,904 | |
iRobot Corp.(a)(b) | | | 7,312 | | | | 63,541 | |
KB Home | | | 18,254 | | | | 1,564,185 | |
Landsea Homes Corp.(a)(b) | | | 9,804 | | | | 121,079 | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 12,852 | | | | 551,736 | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | | 36,518 | | | | 497,375 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 64,243 | | | | 12,044,278 | |
Lennar Corp., Class B(b) | | | 3,028 | | | | 523,662 | |
LGI Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 5,993 | | | | 710,290 | |
Lovesac Co. (The)(a)(b) | | | 3,858 | | | | 110,532 | |
M/I Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 7,335 | | | | 1,256,926 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 9,857 | | | | 2,021,375 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 13,950 | | | | 2,241,486 | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 115,975 | | | | 890,688 | |
NVR, Inc.(a) | | | 775 | | | | 7,604,145 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 55,689 | | | | 7,993,042 | |
SharkNinja, Inc. | | | 17,785 | | | | 1,933,407 | |
Sonos, Inc.(a) | | | 32,469 | | | | 399,044 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A(a) | | | 27,026 | | | | 1,898,847 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | | 44,272 | | | | 2,417,251 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 27,478 | | | | 4,245,076 | |
TopBuild Corp.(a) | | | 8,682 | | | | 3,531,924 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 25,933 | | | | 1,175,024 | |
Vizio Holding Corp., Class A(a) | | | 19,483 | | | | 217,625 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 14,362 | | | | 1,536,734 | |
Worthington Enterprises, Inc. | | | 7,848 | | | | 325,300 | |
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Central Garden & Pet Co.(a)(b) | | | 2,604 | | | | 94,968 | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A, NVS(a) | | | 15,231 | | | | 478,254 | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 66,131 | | | | 6,925,238 | |
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Clorox Co. (The) | | | 33,221 | | | $ | 5,412,033 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 218,441 | | | | 22,676,360 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc. | | | 19,424 | | | | 616,906 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 90,337 | | | | 12,853,148 | |
Oil-Dri Corp. of America | | | 1,958 | | | | 135,083 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 635,026 | | | | 109,986,503 | |
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. | | | 14,405 | | | | 447,996 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,152 | | | | 775,581 | |
WD-40 Co. | | | 3,607 | | | | 930,173 | |
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AES Corp. (The) | | | 190,534 | | | | 3,822,112 | |
Altus Power, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 14,104 | | | | 44,851 | |
Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A | | | 34,734 | | | | 1,134,412 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 8,360 | | | | 238,009 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | | | 23,066 | | | | 707,665 | |
Montauk Renewables, Inc.(a) | | | 19,025 | | | | 99,120 | |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | | | 13,944 | | | | 1,072,851 | |
Sunnova Energy International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 27,629 | | | | 269,107 | |
Vistra Corp. | | | 92,575 | | | | 10,973,841 | |
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3M Co. | | | 149,099 | | | | 20,381,833 | |
Brookfield Business Corp., Class A | | | 5,477 | | | | 138,733 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 175,206 | | | | 36,216,832 | |
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Americold Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 76,536 | | | | 2,163,673 | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 13,140 | | | | 2,454,815 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 34,640 | | | | 1,939,147 | |
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust | | | 28,883 | | | | 137,483 | |
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | | | 7,833 | | | | 1,054,322 | |
Lineage, Inc. | | | 16,625 | | | | 1,303,067 | |
LXP Industrial Trust | | | 74,931 | | | | 753,056 | |
Plymouth Industrial REIT, Inc. | | | 11,861 | | | | 268,059 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 248,440 | | | | 31,373,003 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 57,413 | | | | 2,888,448 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 50,262 | | | | 1,964,742 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | | | 25,471 | | | | 1,702,227 | |
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Aflac, Inc. | | | 150,596 | | | | 16,836,633 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | 71,125 | | | | 13,488,856 | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(a) | | | 13,096 | | | | 146,806 | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 19,579 | | | | 2,635,333 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 175,336 | | | | 12,839,855 | |
AMERISAFE, Inc. | | | 4,931 | | | | 238,315 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 52,765 | | | | 18,256,162 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 97,139 | | | | 10,867,911 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 58,377 | | | | 16,425,537 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 13,864 | | | | 2,756,995 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 14,751 | | | | 1,173,000 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 21,304 | | | | 1,696,011 | |
Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (The), Class A(a) | | | 16,387 | | | | 816,073 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 17,519 | | | | 788,881 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 64,208 | | | | 6,651,949 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 108,759 | | | | 31,365,008 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 41,111 | | | | 5,596,029 | |
CNA Financial Corp. | | | 8,100 | | | | 396,414 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 27,966 | | | | 981,607 | |
Donegal Group, Inc., Class A | | | 7,018 | | | | 103,445 | |
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Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,711 | | | $ | 321,927 | |
Enstar Group Ltd.(a) | | | 3,163 | | | | 1,017,189 | |
Everest Group Ltd. | | | 11,686 | | | | 4,578,925 | |
F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. | | | 4,728 | | | | 211,436 | |
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Ltd. | | | 16,216 | | | | 292,861 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 69,686 | | | | 4,324,713 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 27,709 | | | | 1,829,071 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 118,020 | | | | 808,437 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 23,867 | | | | 2,527,754 | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 6,375 | | | | 569,288 | |
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 11,021 | | | | 150,437 | |
Hamilton Insurance Group Ltd., Class B(a) | | | 10,601 | | | | 205,023 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The) | | | 9,478 | | | | 1,403,787 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 78,338 | | | | 9,213,332 | |
HCI Group, Inc. | | | 2,423 | | | | 259,406 | |
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 9,002 | | | | 110,185 | |
Hippo Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,444 | | | | 108,775 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 10,907 | | | | 381,200 | |
Investors Title Co. | | | 641 | | | | 147,302 | |
James River Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 8,229 | | | | 51,596 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 16,471 | | | | 1,008,849 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | | | 5,819 | | | | 2,709,152 | |
Lemonade, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,592 | | | | 174,662 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 45,044 | | | | 1,419,336 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 47,700 | | | | 3,770,685 | |
Markel Group, Inc.(a) | | | 3,424 | | | | 5,370,818 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 132,523 | | | | 29,564,556 | |
MBIA, Inc. | | | 15,111 | | | | 53,946 | |
Mercury General Corp. | | | 7,077 | | | | 445,710 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 158,292 | | | | 13,055,924 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 67,065 | | | | 2,375,442 | |
Oscar Health, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 53,004 | | | | 1,124,215 | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,848 | | | | 553,630 | |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 9,448 | | | | 2,505,137 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 61,646 | | | | 5,295,391 | |
ProAssurance Corp.(a) | | | 12,959 | | | | 194,903 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 157,223 | | | | 39,896,909 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 96,589 | | | | 11,696,928 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 17,690 | | | | 3,854,120 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | 13,752 | | | | 3,746,045 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 10,660 | | | | 1,652,087 | |
Root, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,015 | | | | 113,907 | |
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 26,955 | | | | 1,789,542 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 3,793 | | | | 310,192 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 16,808 | | | | 1,568,186 | |
Selectquote, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 44,957 | | | | 97,557 | |
SiriusPoint Ltd.(a) | | | 24,283 | | | | 348,218 | |
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.(a) | | | 8,572 | | | | 349,138 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 6,984 | | | | 521,984 | |
Tiptree, Inc. | | | 6,852 | | | | 134,094 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 61,478 | | | | 14,393,229 | |
Trupanion, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,687 | | | | 406,660 | |
United Fire Group, Inc. | | | 6,023 | | | | 126,061 | |
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | | 9,269 | | | | 205,401 | |
Unum Group | | | 44,094 | | | | 2,620,947 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 78,856 | | | | 4,473,501 | |
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.(b) | | | 655 | | | | 1,111,011 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 27,665 | | | | 8,148,173 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 5.6% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 1,581,917 | | | | 262,360,934 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 1,325,573 | | | | 221,622,550 | |
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Bumble, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 23,370 | | | $ | 149,101 | |
Cargurus, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 25,914 | | | | 778,197 | |
Cars.com, Inc.(a) | | | 18,883 | | | | 316,479 | |
EverQuote, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 7,814 | | | | 164,797 | |
fuboTV, Inc.(a) | | | 89,065 | | | | 126,472 | |
Getty Images Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 38,878 | | | | 148,125 | |
Grindr, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,548 | | | | 78,118 | |
IAC, Inc.(a) | | | 20,522 | | | | 1,104,494 | |
Match Group, Inc.(a) | | | 69,357 | | | | 2,624,469 | |
MediaAlpha, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 7,598 | | | | 137,600 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 589,686 | | | | 337,559,854 | |
Nextdoor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 39,406 | | | | 97,727 | |
Outbrain, Inc.(a) | | | 3,875 | | | | 18,833 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 162,277 | | | | 5,252,906 | |
QuinStreet, Inc.(a) | | | 12,468 | | | | 238,513 | |
Shutterstock, Inc. | | | 6,071 | | | | 214,731 | |
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a) | | | 27,816 | | | | 403,054 | |
TrueCar, Inc.(a) | | | 36,426 | | | | 125,670 | |
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 15,486 | | | | 248,860 | |
Vimeo, Inc.(a) | | | 39,207 | | | | 197,995 | |
Yelp, Inc.(a) | | | 18,883 | | | | 662,416 | |
Ziff Davis, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,141 | | | | 639,441 | |
ZipRecruiter, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 21,599 | | | | 205,190 | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 83,215 | | | | 858,779 | |
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IT Services — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 168,864 | | | | 59,690,047 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 39,920 | | | | 4,029,924 | |
Amdocs Ltd. | | | 30,881 | | | | 2,701,470 | |
Applied Digital Corp.(a)(b) | | | 42,047 | | | | 346,888 | |
ASGN, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,076 | | | | 1,125,845 | |
BigCommerce Holdings, Inc., Series 1(a) | | | 20,023 | | | | 117,135 | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 81,295 | | | | 6,575,953 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 133,435 | | | | 10,298,513 | |
Core Scientific, Inc.(a) | | | 47,556 | | | | 564,014 | |
Couchbase, Inc.(a) | | | 9,475 | | | | 152,737 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 17,765 | | | | 717,528 | |
DXC Technology Co.(a) | | | 48,255 | | | | 1,001,291 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 15,045 | | | | 2,994,406 | |
Fastly, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 33,165 | | | | 251,059 | |
Gartner, Inc.(a) | | | 20,412 | | | | 10,343,985 | |
Globant SA(a)(b) | | | 10,955 | | | | 2,170,624 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 38,030 | | | | 5,962,343 | |
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 11,414 | | | | 159,796 | |
Hackett Group, Inc. (The) | | | 7,942 | | | | 208,636 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 247,320 | | | | 54,677,506 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 59,385 | | | | 1,364,667 | |
MongoDB, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 19,048 | | | | 5,149,627 | |
Okta, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 41,841 | | | | 3,110,460 | |
Perficient, Inc.(a) | | | 8,539 | | | | 644,524 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 84,797 | | | | 9,739,783 | |
Squarespace, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 16,992 | | | | 788,939 | |
Thoughtworks Holding, Inc.(a) | | | 29,053 | | | | 128,414 | |
Tucows, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 2,748 | | | | 57,406 | |
Twilio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 47,426 | | | | 3,093,124 | |
Unisys Corp.(a) | | | 18,180 | | | | 103,262 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 22,499 | | | | 4,273,910 | |
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Acushnet Holdings Corp. | | | 7,168 | | | | 456,960 | |
AMMO, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 36,932 | | | | 52,813 | |
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Brunswick Corp. | | | 19,005 | | | $ | 1,592,999 | |
Funko, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 7,152 | | | | 87,397 | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 37,362 | | | | 2,702,020 | |
JAKKS Pacific, Inc.(a) | | | 3,485 | | | | 88,937 | |
Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A | | | 1,500 | | | | 54,300 | |
Malibu Boats, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 5,132 | | | | 199,173 | |
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,268 | | | | 95,930 | |
Mattel, Inc.(a) | | | 89,120 | | | | 1,697,736 | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 99,982 | | | | 467,916 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | | 14,672 | | | | 1,221,297 | |
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. | | | 15,113 | | | | 196,167 | |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | | | 4,164 | | | | 173,555 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(a)(b) | | | 38,335 | | | | 420,918 | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc.(a) | | | 15,932 | | | | 624,216 | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 22,786 | | | | 934,910 | |
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10X Genomics, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 30,371 | | | | 685,777 | |
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.(a) | | | 29,616 | | | | 151,634 | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 79,233 | | | | 11,764,516 | |
Avantor, Inc.(a) | | | 180,028 | | | | 4,657,324 | |
Azenta, Inc.(a) | | | 14,518 | | | | 703,252 | |
BioLife Solutions, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,591 | | | | 240,159 | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 5,184 | | | | 1,734,463 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 42,166 | | | | 3,370,328 | |
Bruker Corp. | | | 29,458 | | | | 2,034,369 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,865 | | | | 2,730,989 | |
Codexis, Inc.(a) | | | 16,746 | | | | 51,578 | |
CryoPort, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,161 | | | | 82,406 | |
Cytek Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 28,046 | | | | 155,375 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 173,710 | | | | 48,294,854 | |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 23,422 | | | | 468,440 | |
Illumina, Inc.(a) | | | 42,590 | | | | 5,554,162 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 48,455 | | | | 11,482,381 | |
Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 30,029 | | | | 249,541 | |
MaxCyte, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 25,240 | | | | 98,183 | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 6,831 | | | | 2,280,188 | |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | | | 1,393 | | | | 180,895 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 5,672 | | | | 8,506,298 | |
OmniAb, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 19,229 | | | | 81,339 | |
OmniAb, Inc., 12.50 Earnout Shares(a)(d) | | | 1,502 | | | | — | |
OmniAb, Inc., 15.00 Earnout Shares(a)(d) | | | 1,502 | | | | — | |
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 68,157 | | | | 115,867 | |
QIAGEN NV | | | 59,517 | | | | 2,712,190 | |
Quanterix Corp.(a) | | | 12,340 | | | | 159,926 | |
Quantum-Si, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 35,198 | | | | 31,052 | |
Repligen Corp.(a)(b) | | | 14,729 | | | | 2,191,970 | |
Revvity, Inc. | | | 33,411 | | | | 4,268,255 | |
Sotera Health Co.(a) | | | 40,554 | | | | 677,252 | |
Standard BioTools, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 82,117 | | | | 158,486 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 102,772 | | | | 63,571,676 | |
Waters Corp.(a) | | | 15,982 | | | | 5,751,762 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 19,509 | | | | 5,855,821 | |
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3D Systems Corp.(a)(b) | | | 31,239 | | | | 88,719 | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 16,450 | | | | 1,609,797 | |
Alamo Group, Inc. | | | 2,409 | | | | 433,933 | |
Albany International Corp., Class A | | | 8,026 | | | | 713,110 | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 24,675 | | | | 2,370,527 | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 6,015 | | | | 192,119 | |
Atmus Filtration Technologies, Inc. | | | 22,532 | | | | 845,626 | |
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Barnes Group, Inc. | | | 12,468 | | | $ | 503,832 | |
Blue Bird Corp.(a) | | | 9,930 | | | | 476,243 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 131,472 | | | | 51,421,329 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,321 | | | | 1,405,389 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | | 234,548 | | | | 2,603,483 | |
Columbus McKinnon Corp. | | | 6,651 | | | | 239,436 | |
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.(a) | | | 11,184 | | | | 36,348 | |
Crane Co. | | | 13,653 | | | | 2,160,997 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 36,736 | | | | 11,894,749 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 67,720 | | | | 28,261,588 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 32,844 | | | | 2,420,603 | |
Douglas Dynamics, Inc. | | | 5,502 | | | | 151,745 | |
Dover Corp. | | | 36,699 | | | | 7,036,666 | |
Energy Recovery, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,959 | | | | 260,137 | |
Enerpac Tool Group Corp., Class A | | | 15,945 | | | | 667,936 | |
Enpro, Inc. | | | 6,074 | | | | 985,081 | |
Esab Corp. | | | 15,205 | | | | 1,616,444 | |
ESCO Technologies, Inc. | | | 6,659 | | | | 858,878 | |
Federal Signal Corp. | | | 15,365 | | | | 1,436,013 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 35,748 | | | | 1,847,814 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 94,242 | | | | 7,438,521 | |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | | 11,849 | | | | 1,242,012 | |
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(a) | | | 55,059 | | | | 966,285 | |
Gorman-Rupp Co. (The) | | | 4,773 | | | | 185,908 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 44,532 | | | | 3,896,995 | |
Graham Corp.(a) | | | 4,517 | | | | 133,658 | |
Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 8,419 | | | | 428,443 | |
Helios Technologies, Inc. | | | 8,191 | | | | 390,711 | |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | | | 19,070 | | | | 530,146 | |
Hillman Solutions Corp.(a) | | | 46,685 | | | | 492,994 | |
Hyliion Holdings Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 54,989 | | | | 136,373 | |
Hyster-Yale, Inc., Class A | | | 2,702 | | | | 172,307 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 20,233 | | | | 4,339,978 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 79,593 | | | | 20,858,938 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 107,926 | | | | 10,594,016 | |
ITT, Inc. | | | 22,151 | | | | 3,311,796 | |
John Bean Technologies Corp.(b) | | | 8,673 | | | | 854,377 | |
Kadant, Inc.(b) | | | 3,343 | | | | 1,129,934 | |
Kennametal, Inc. | | | 22,276 | | | | 577,617 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 15,008 | | | | 2,881,836 | |
Lindsay Corp. | | | 3,120 | | | | 388,877 | |
Luxfer Holdings PLC | | | 7,312 | | | | 94,690 | |
Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 9,254 | | | | 89,023 | |
Middleby Corp. (The)(a) | | | 14,483 | | | | 2,015,020 | |
Miller Industries, Inc. | | | 3,063 | | | | 186,843 | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | | | 31,098 | | | | 2,304,362 | |
Mueller Water Products, Inc., Class A | | | 45,789 | | | | 993,621 | |
Nordson Corp.(b) | | | 15,543 | | | | 4,082,058 | |
Omega Flex, Inc. | | | 1,093 | | | | 54,563 | |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | 17,992 | | | | 1,802,978 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 108,561 | | | | 11,283,830 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 138,572 | | | | 13,674,285 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 34,498 | | | | 21,796,526 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 44,416 | | | | 4,343,441 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.(a) | | | 7,174 | | | | 210,700 | |
RBC Bearings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,812 | | | | 2,338,757 | |
REV Group, Inc. | | | 15,098 | | | | 423,650 | |
Shyft Group, Inc. (The) | | | 8,957 | | | | 112,410 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 13,931 | | | | 4,035,950 | |
SPX Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 12,366 | | | | 1,971,882 | |
Standex International Corp. | | | 3,115 | | | | 569,360 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 40,999 | | | | 4,515,220 | |
Tennant Co. | | | 4,651 | | | | 446,682 | |
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Terex Corp. | | | 18,067 | | | $ | 955,925 | |
Timken Co. (The) | | | 16,773 | | | | 1,413,796 | |
Titan International, Inc.(a) | | | 11,235 | | | | 91,341 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 28,111 | | | | 2,438,067 | |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | | | 20,270 | | | | 706,207 | |
Wabash National Corp. | | | 12,630 | | | | 242,370 | |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | | | 7,058 | | | | 1,462,347 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 47,009 | | | | 8,544,826 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 64,570 | | | | 8,718,887 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Costamare, Inc. | | | 18,113 | | | | 284,736 | |
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd. | | | 9,102 | | | | 177,489 | |
Golden Ocean Group Ltd. | | | 30,337 | | | | 405,909 | |
Kirby Corp.(a) | | | 15,748 | | | | 1,928,028 | |
Matson, Inc. | | | 9,423 | | | | 1,343,908 | |
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd. | | | 17,021 | | | | 123,062 | |
Safe Bulkers, Inc. | | | 13,807 | | | | 71,520 | |
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Media — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Advantage Solutions, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 38,657 | | | | 132,594 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 7,729 | | | | 67,165 | |
Boston Omaha Corp., Class A(a) | | | 4,971 | | | | 73,919 | |
Cable One, Inc. | | | 1,459 | | | | 510,344 | |
Cardlytics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,330 | | | | 39,456 | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 25,211 | | | | 8,170,381 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 99,222 | | | | 158,755 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 1,033,340 | | | | 43,162,612 | |
EchoStar Corp., Class A(a) | | | 31,688 | | | | 786,496 | |
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A | | | 23,566 | | | | 48,782 | |
EW Scripps Co. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 13,770 | | | | 30,914 | |
Fox Corp., Class A, NVS(b) | | | 61,970 | | | | 2,623,190 | |
Fox Corp., Class B | | | 37,243 | | | | 1,445,028 | |
Gannett Co., Inc.(a)(b) | | | 26,344 | | | | 148,053 | |
Gray Television, Inc. | | | 21,629 | | | | 115,931 | |
Ibotta, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 2,033 | | | | 125,253 | |
iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 28,487 | | | | 52,701 | |
Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.(a) | | | 23,663 | | | | 255,797 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 100,218 | | | | 3,169,895 | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A | | | 8,552 | | | | 412,634 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class A(a) | | | 4,142 | | | | 318,189 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C, NVS(a) | | | 29,072 | | | | 2,246,975 | |
Magnite, Inc.(a) | | | 34,172 | | | | 473,282 | |
National CineMedia, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 24,523 | | | | 172,887 | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 43,900 | | | | 2,443,913 | |
News Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 104,308 | | | | 2,777,722 | |
News Corp., Class B | | | 31,676 | | | | 885,344 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A | | | 8,232 | | | | 1,361,161 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 51,825 | | | | 5,358,187 | |
Paramount Global, Class A(b) | | | 4,209 | | | | 92,009 | |
Paramount Global, Class B, NVS | | | 153,644 | | | | 1,631,699 | |
PubMatic, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 11,420 | | | | 169,815 | |
Scholastic Corp., NVS | | | 6,981 | | | | 223,462 | |
Sinclair, Inc., Class A | | | 11,969 | | | | 183,126 | |
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. | | | 66,718 | | | | 1,577,881 | |
Stagwell, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 34,115 | | | | 239,487 | |
TechTarget, Inc.(a) | | | 7,417 | | | | 181,346 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | | 45,453 | | | | 717,248 | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 6,691 | | | | 115,286 | |
Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A(a) | | | 118,341 | | | | 12,976,091 | |
WideOpenWest, Inc.(a) | | | 14,921 | | | | 78,335 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Alcoa Corp. | | | 67,243 | | | $ | 2,594,235 | |
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. | | | 3,041 | | | | 718,223 | |
Arch Resources, Inc., Class A | | | 5,013 | | | | 692,596 | |
ATI, Inc.(a) | | | 33,185 | | | | 2,220,408 | |
Caledonia Mining Corp. PLC | | | 10,102 | | | | 151,126 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 12,516 | | | | 1,997,303 | |
Century Aluminum Co.(a) | | | 15,379 | | | | 249,601 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 131,345 | | | | 1,677,276 | |
Coeur Mining, Inc.(a) | | | 105,230 | | | | 723,982 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | | 31,893 | | | | 1,752,839 | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc. | | | 9,058 | | | | 108,877 | |
Constellium SE, Class A(a) | | | 30,666 | | | | 498,629 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 386,375 | | | | 19,287,840 | |
Haynes International, Inc. | | | 3,771 | | | | 224,525 | |
Hecla Mining Co. | | | 168,350 | | | | 1,122,895 | |
i-80 Gold Corp.(a) | | | 51,527 | | | | 59,771 | |
Ivanhoe Electric, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,342 | | | | 104,413 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. | | | 4,375 | | | | 317,275 | |
Materion Corp. | | | 5,046 | | | | 564,446 | |
Metallus, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,107 | | | | 149,887 | |
Metals Acquisition Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 14,361 | | | | 198,900 | |
MP Materials Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 29,137 | | | | 514,268 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 310,099 | | | | 16,574,792 | |
Novagold Resources, Inc.(a) | | | 65,882 | | | | 270,116 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 64,417 | | | | 9,684,452 | |
Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 2,567 | | | | 100,113 | |
Perpetua Resources Corp.(a) | | | 17,054 | | | | 159,455 | |
Piedmont Lithium, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,903 | | | | 43,784 | |
Radius Recycling, Inc., Class A | | | 6,280 | | | | 116,431 | |
Ramaco Resources, Inc., Class A | | | 11,397 | | | | 133,345 | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 15,511 | | | | 4,485,936 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 18,018 | | | | 2,527,926 | |
Ryerson Holding Corp. | | | 9,069 | | | | 180,564 | |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | 22,633 | | | | 2,617,959 | |
SSR Mining, Inc. | | | 53,430 | | | | 303,482 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 39,670 | | | | 5,001,594 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 26,472 | | | | 229,777 | |
Tredegar Corp.(a) | | | 11,482 | | | | 83,704 | |
United States Steel Corp. | | | 59,619 | | | | 2,106,339 | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 14,644 | | | | 935,752 | |
Worthington Steel, Inc. | | | 7,848 | | | | 266,911 | |
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AFC Gamma, Inc. | | | 6,510 | | | | 66,467 | |
AGNC Investment Corp. | | | 204,370 | | | | 2,137,710 | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 131,705 | | | | 2,643,319 | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 41,389 | | | | 380,365 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 41,214 | | | | 641,290 | |
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. | | | 11,167 | | | | 78,169 | |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | | | 16,126 | | | | 328,971 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 47,912 | | | | 910,807 | |
BrightSpire Capital, Inc., Class A | | | 40,910 | | | | 229,096 | |
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 7,511 | | | | 116,496 | |
Chimera Investment Corp. | | | 20,165 | | | | 319,212 | |
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 23,633 | | | | 177,011 | |
Dynex Capital, Inc. | | | 17,663 | | | | 225,380 | |
Ellington Financial, Inc. | | | 19,210 | | | | 247,617 | |
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 22,117 | | | | 288,848 | |
Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 16,114 | | | | 51,081 | |
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | | | 8,754 | | | | 82,200 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 16,064 | | | | 198,390 | |
Ladder Capital Corp., Class A | | | 28,193 | | | | 327,039 | |
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MFA Financial, Inc. | | | 30,014 | | | $ | 381,778 | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 24,588 | | | | 155,642 | |
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | | | 11,990 | | | | 98,558 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | 23,905 | | | | 340,885 | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | 38,912 | | | | 296,899 | |
Redwood Trust, Inc. | | | 31,849 | | | | 246,193 | |
Rithm Capital Corp. | | | 136,546 | | | | 1,549,797 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 84,149 | | | | 1,714,957 | |
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 2,172 | | | | 31,255 | |
TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 14,995 | | | | 127,907 | |
Two Harbors Investment Corp. | | | 24,192 | | | | 335,785 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | | 72,118 | | | | 6,307,440 | |
Avista Corp. | | | 18,156 | | | | 703,545 | |
Black Hills Corp. | | | 17,685 | | | | 1,080,907 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 172,028 | | | | 5,061,064 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 80,209 | | | | 5,665,162 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 92,499 | | | | 9,631,921 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 225,988 | | | | 13,059,847 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 56,176 | | | | 7,213,560 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 120,499 | | | | 4,175,290 | |
Northwestern Energy Group, Inc. | | | 15,623 | | | | 893,948 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 133,973 | | | | 11,951,731 | |
Sempra | | | 171,035 | | | | 14,303,657 | |
Unitil Corp. | | | 3,445 | | | | 208,698 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 84,345 | | | | 8,112,302 | |
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Office REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 50,094 | | | | 272,511 | |
BXP, Inc. | | | 41,947 | | | | 3,375,056 | |
City Office REIT, Inc. | | | 13,001 | | | | 75,926 | |
COPT Defense Properties | | | 29,962 | | | | 908,747 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 40,066 | | | | 1,181,146 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 44,532 | | | | 782,427 | |
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | | | 26,229 | | | | 356,190 | |
Equity Commonwealth(a) | | | 28,114 | | | | 559,468 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 27,268 | | | | 913,751 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 40,406 | | | | 193,141 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 23,521 | | | | 411,147 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 31,246 | | | | 1,209,220 | |
NET Lease Office Properties(b) | | | 3,766 | | | | 115,315 | |
Orion Office REIT, Inc. | | | 14,508 | | | | 58,032 | |
Paramount Group, Inc. | | | 47,277 | | | | 232,603 | |
Peakstone Realty Trust, Class E | | | 7,356 | | | | 100,262 | |
Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 34,146 | | | | 344,875 | |
Postal Realty Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 3,886 | | | | 56,891 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | | 16,806 | | | | 1,169,866 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 47,646 | | | | 1,877,252 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Amplify Energy Corp.(a) | | | 12,589 | | | | 82,206 | |
Antero Midstream Corp. | | | 89,585 | | | | 1,348,254 | |
Antero Resources Corp.(a) | | | 77,570 | | | | 2,222,380 | |
APA Corp. | | | 99,800 | | | | 2,441,108 | |
Ardmore Shipping Corp. | | | 13,398 | | | | 242,504 | |
Berry Corp. | | | 23,141 | | | | 118,945 | |
California Resources Corp. | | | 19,556 | | | | 1,026,103 | |
Centrus Energy Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,264 | | | | 179,030 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 61,718 | | | | 11,099,365 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 35,551 | | | | 2,924,070 | |
Chevron Corp. | | | 463,678 | | | | 68,285,859 | |
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Chord Energy Corp. | | | 17,035 | | | $ | 2,218,468 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc. | | | 26,851 | | | | 1,360,540 | |
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.(a)(b) | | | 42,101 | | | | 130,934 | |
CNX Resources Corp.(a) | | | 39,591 | | | | 1,289,479 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | | 22,564 | | | | 251,137 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 315,003 | | | | 33,163,516 | |
CONSOL Energy, Inc. | | | 8,169 | | | | 854,886 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 202,026 | | | | 4,838,523 | |
Crescent Energy Co., Class A | | | 44,501 | | | | 487,286 | |
CVR Energy, Inc. | | | 7,587 | | | | 174,729 | |
Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc. | | | 19,299 | | | | 361,856 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 169,097 | | | | 6,615,075 | |
DHT Holdings, Inc. | | | 31,505 | | | | 347,500 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 50,899 | | | | 8,774,988 | |
Diversified Energy Co. PLC(b) | | | 12,529 | | | | 142,580 | |
Dorian LPG Ltd. | | | 9,511 | | | | 327,369 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 25,264 | | | | 1,987,266 | |
Encore Energy Corp.(a)(b) | | | 43,804 | | | | 176,968 | |
Energy Fuels, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 39,920 | | | | 219,161 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 154,672 | | | | 19,013,829 | |
EQT Corp. | | | 157,208 | | | | 5,760,101 | |
Evolution Petroleum Corp. | | | 14,148 | | | | 75,126 | |
Excelerate Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 4,899 | | | | 107,827 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 1,207,810 | | | | 141,579,488 | |
FLEX LNG Ltd. | | | 7,293 | | | | 185,534 | |
Golar LNG Ltd. | | | 25,416 | | | | 934,292 | |
Granite Ridge Resources, Inc. | | | 21,769 | | | | 129,308 | |
Green Plains, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,663 | | | | 130,837 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp.(a) | | | 2,965 | | | | 448,753 | |
Hallador Energy Co.(a)(b) | | | 10,178 | | | | 95,979 | |
Hess Corp. | | | 74,874 | | | | 10,167,889 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 43,167 | | | | 1,923,953 | |
International Seaways, Inc. | | | 10,766 | | | | 555,095 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 520,968 | | | | 11,508,183 | |
Kinetik Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 9,746 | | | | 441,104 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd.(a) | | | 125,020 | | | | 503,831 | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | | | 48,640 | | | | 1,187,789 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 150,876 | | | | 4,017,828 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 94,669 | | | | 15,422,527 | |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 33,042 | | | | 1,632,936 | |
Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 38,253 | | | | 1,290,656 | |
New Fortress Energy, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 18,670 | | | | 169,710 | |
NextDecade Corp.(a)(b) | | | 31,732 | | | | 149,458 | |
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. | | | 51,862 | | | | 190,333 | |
Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. | | | 24,561 | | | | 869,705 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 179,377 | | | | 9,245,091 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 156,878 | | | | 14,296,292 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 72,059 | | | | 2,760,580 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 16,260 | | | | 286,176 | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 29,165 | | | | 902,657 | |
Peabody Energy Corp. | | | 30,733 | | | | 815,654 | |
Permian Resources Corp., Class A | | | 179,262 | | | | 2,439,756 | |
PetroCorp Escrow(a)(d) | | | 1,248 | | | | — | |
Phillips 66 | | | 112,554 | | | | 14,795,223 | |
Range Resources Corp.(b) | | | 62,750 | | | | 1,930,190 | |
REX American Resources Corp.(a) | | | 4,624 | | | | 214,045 | |
Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. | | | 3,330 | | | | 88,212 | |
Ring Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 50,338 | | | | 80,541 | |
Sable Offshore Corp., Class A(a) | | | 13,453 | | | | 317,894 | |
SandRidge Energy, Inc. | | | 10,057 | | | | 122,997 | |
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | | | 12,876 | | | | 918,059 | |
SFL Corp. Ltd. | | | 35,371 | | | | 409,242 | |
Sitio Royalties Corp., Class A | | | 19,265 | | | | 401,483 | |
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SM Energy Co. | | | 32,088 | | | $ | 1,282,557 | |
Southwestern Energy Co.(a) | | | 297,575 | | | | 2,115,758 | |
Talos Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 36,101 | | | | 373,645 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 59,520 | | | | 8,809,555 | |
Teekay Corp.(a) | | | 22,118 | | | | 203,486 | |
Teekay Tankers Ltd., Class A | | | 6,448 | | | | 375,596 | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 4,990 | | | | 4,414,853 | |
Uranium Energy Corp.(a) | | | 105,749 | | | | 656,701 | |
Ur-Energy, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 123,853 | | | | 147,385 | |
VAALCO Energy, Inc. | | | 28,085 | | | | 161,208 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 86,215 | | | | 11,641,611 | |
Viper Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 27,778 | | | | 1,253,066 | |
Vital Energy, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,335 | | | | 197,311 | |
Vitesse Energy, Inc. | | | 6,407 | | | | 153,896 | |
W&T Offshore, Inc. | | | 33,365 | | | | 71,735 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 327,626 | | | | 14,956,127 | |
World Kinect Corp. | | | 17,909 | | | | 553,567 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.(a) | | | 4,548 | | | | 129,800 | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 16,926 | | | | 1,818,868 | |
Sylvamo Corp. | | | 9,439 | | | | 810,338 | |
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Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a) | | | 32,818 | | | | 1,483,702 | |
Allegiant Travel Co. | | | 3,691 | | | | 203,227 | |
American Airlines Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 175,551 | | | | 1,973,193 | |
Blade Air Mobility, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 23,571 | | | | 69,299 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 171,888 | | | | 8,730,192 | |
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,877 | | | | 52,842 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp.(a) | | | 80,959 | | | | 531,091 | |
Joby Aviation, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 107,165 | | | | 539,040 | |
SkyWest, Inc.(a) | | | 11,417 | | | | 970,673 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 162,049 | | | | 4,801,512 | |
Spirit Airlines, Inc.(b) | | | 26,768 | | | | 64,243 | |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 12,173 | | | | 136,459 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 89,402 | | | | 5,101,278 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Beauty Health Co. (The), Class A(a) | | | 24,295 | | | | 34,985 | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 35,729 | | | | 2,169,465 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 99,440 | | | | 933,741 | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 15,227 | | | | 553,349 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 14,410 | | | | 1,571,122 | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 61,652 | | | | 6,146,088 | |
Herbalife Ltd.(a) | | | 28,522 | | | | 205,073 | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 5,068 | | | | 656,205 | |
Kenvue, Inc. | | | 514,615 | | | | 11,903,045 | |
Medifast, Inc. | | | 3,216 | | | | 61,554 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 11,941 | | | | 88,005 | |
Olaplex Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 34,775 | | | | 81,721 | |
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.(a) | | | 3,640 | | | | 138,029 | |
Waldencast PLC, Class A(a)(b) | | | 11,615 | | | | 42,279 | |
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Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 48,081 | | | | 400,034 | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 10,536 | | | | 511,312 | |
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 5,376 | | | | 320,732 | |
Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 33,574 | | | | 167,199 | |
Arvinas, Inc.(a) | | | 14,613 | | | | 359,918 | |
Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 18,337 | | | | 61,429 | |
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Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)(b) | | | 24,643 | | | $ | 323,193 | |
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 10,030 | | | | 901,396 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 545,246 | | | | 28,211,028 | |
Cassava Sciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,034 | | | | 295,301 | |
Catalent, Inc.(a) | | | 47,703 | | | | 2,889,371 | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,126 | | | | 352,629 | |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 23,151 | | | | 1,071,428 | |
CorMedix, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,556 | | | | 182,252 | |
Edgewise Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,668 | | | | 551,629 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc.(a) | | | 130,716 | | | | 1,920,218 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 215,454 | | | | 190,879,317 | |
Enliven Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,906 | | | | 304,079 | |
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 64,790 | | | | 106,904 | |
Evolus, Inc.(a) | | | 11,634 | | | | 188,471 | |
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 11,310 | | | | 90,367 | |
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 22,893 | | | | 81,728 | |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 7,433 | | | | 297,320 | |
Harrow, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,882 | | | | 309,415 | |
Innoviva, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,640 | | | | 359,938 | |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.(a) | | | 28,135 | | | | 2,058,638 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a) | | | 16,554 | | | | 1,844,281 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 649,208 | | | | 105,210,648 | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,927 | | | | 393,053 | |
Liquidia Corp.(a)(b) | | | 21,056 | | | | 210,560 | |
Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,516 | | | | 183,848 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 682,417 | | | | 77,495,275 | |
Mind Medicine MindMed, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 19,431 | | | | 110,562 | |
Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 24,430 | | | | 322,720 | |
Nuvation Bio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 46,775 | | | | 107,115 | |
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 44,915 | | | | 390,761 | |
Omeros Corp.(a)(b) | | | 19,529 | | | | 77,530 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 68,692 | | | | 1,314,078 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(a) | | | 11,890 | | | | 178,945 | |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | | 37,187 | | | | 975,415 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 1,524,652 | | | | 44,123,429 | |
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,188 | | | | 166,119 | |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | | | 3,839 | | | | 86,454 | |
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,934 | | | | 167,410 | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 13,719 | | | | 989,140 | |
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,407 | | | | 116,292 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 105,147 | | | | 2,974,609 | |
Scilex Holding Co. (Acquired 01/13/23, Cost $96,475)(a)(e) | | | 19,104 | | | | 17,060 | |
scPharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 10,962 | | | | 49,987 | |
SIGA Technologies, Inc. | | | 12,196 | | | | 82,323 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 13,186 | | | | 411,139 | |
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,771 | | | | 321,368 | |
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 11,324 | | | | 94,442 | |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.(a) | | | 15,492 | | | | 124,866 | |
Third Harmonic Bio, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 10,703 | | | | 145,026 | |
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,380 | | | | 26,988 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | | 321,872 | | | | 3,736,934 | |
WaVe Life Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 31,240 | | | | 256,168 | |
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 25,208 | | | | 71,843 | |
Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 18,665 | | | | 129,535 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 122,922 | | | | 24,016,500 | |
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Alight, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 116,856 | | | | 864,734 | |
Amentum Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 33,620 | | | | 1,084,245 | |
Asure Software, Inc.(a) | | | 3,444 | | | | 31,168 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 110,498 | | | | 30,578,112 | |
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Barrett Business Services, Inc. | | | 7,012 | | | $ | 263,020 | |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp., Class A | | | 34,589 | | | | 5,629,706 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 31,607 | | | | 6,796,453 | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 6,103 | | | | 3,079,330 | |
CBIZ, Inc.(a) | | | 13,652 | | | | 918,643 | |
Clarivate PLC(a)(b) | | | 123,878 | | | | 879,534 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 13,321 | | | | 682,701 | |
Conduent, Inc.(a) | | | 41,404 | | | | 166,858 | |
CRA International, Inc. | | | 1,745 | | | | 305,933 | |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 7,910 | | | | 384,822 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 39,348 | | | | 2,410,065 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. | | | 83,599 | | | | 962,224 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 33,111 | | | | 9,729,998 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 43,889 | | | | 1,674,365 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 13,484 | | | | 1,554,436 | |
First Advantage Corp.(a) | | | 15,151 | | | | 300,747 | |
Forrester Research, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,655 | | | | 65,827 | |
Franklin Covey Co.(a) | | | 4,403 | | | | 181,095 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(a) | | | 9,451 | | | | 2,150,670 | |
Genpact Ltd. | | | 47,450 | | | | 1,860,515 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 4,485 | | | | 174,287 | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.(a) | | | 4,721 | | | | 513,173 | |
ICF International, Inc. | | | 4,885 | | | | 814,769 | |
Innodata, Inc.(a) | | | 8,577 | | | | 143,836 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 9,466 | | | | 833,008 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | | | 33,620 | | | | 4,400,858 | |
KBR, Inc. | | | 36,652 | | | | 2,387,145 | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 10,149 | | | | 217,290 | |
Kforce, Inc. | | | 5,089 | | | | 312,719 | |
Korn Ferry | | | 14,242 | | | | 1,071,568 | |
Legalzoom.com, Inc.(a) | | | 36,239 | | | | 230,118 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 36,185 | | | | 5,898,155 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 11,983 | | | | 880,990 | |
Maximus, Inc. | | | 16,532 | | | | 1,540,121 | |
NV5 Global, Inc.(a) | | | 3,706 | | | | 346,437 | |
Parsons Corp.(a)(b) | | | 12,516 | | | | 1,297,659 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 86,413 | | | | 11,595,760 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 14,022 | | | | 2,335,645 | |
Paycor HCM, Inc.(a) | | | 17,110 | | | | 242,791 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.(a) | | | 12,110 | | | | 1,997,787 | |
Planet Labs PBC, Class A(a)(b) | | | 45,100 | | | | 100,573 | |
Resources Connection, Inc. | | | 10,775 | | | | 104,518 | |
Robert Half, Inc. | | | 28,509 | | | | 1,921,792 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 13,609 | | | | 1,895,325 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | | 57,344 | | | | 4,255,498 | |
Sterling Check Corp.(a)(b) | | | 5,961 | | | | 99,668 | |
TransUnion | | | 52,252 | | | | 5,470,784 | |
TriNet Group, Inc. | | | 8,553 | | | | 829,384 | |
TrueBlue, Inc.(a) | | | 10,053 | | | | 79,318 | |
TTEC Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,691 | | | | 27,536 | |
Upwork, Inc.(a) | | | 30,614 | | | | 319,916 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 38,051 | | | | 10,196,146 | |
Verra Mobility Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 44,395 | | | | 1,234,625 | |
Willdan Group, Inc.(a) | | | 2,050 | | | | 83,948 | |
WNS Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 12,356 | | | | 651,285 | |
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Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.(a) | | | 31,717 | | | | 161,122 | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 82,551 | | | | 10,275,948 | |
Compass, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 108,551 | | | | 663,247 | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a) | | | 108,955 | | | | 8,219,565 | |
Cushman & Wakefield PLC(a)(b) | | | 40,265 | | | | 548,812 | |
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DigitalBridge Group, Inc., Class A | | | 42,172 | | | $ | 595,890 | |
eXp World Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 16,327 | | | | 230,047 | |
Forestar Group, Inc.(a) | | | 6,636 | | | | 214,807 | |
FRP Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,072 | | | | 151,450 | |
Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 9,738 | | | | 754,013 | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(a) | | | 12,797 | | | | 3,452,759 | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | | | 31,893 | | | | 352,418 | |
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. | | | 5,923 | | | | 234,729 | |
Newmark Group, Inc., Class A | | | 41,911 | | | | 650,878 | |
Opendoor Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 147,811 | | | | 295,622 | |
Real Brokerage, Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 25,394 | | | | 140,937 | |
Redfin Corp.(a) | | | 27,211 | | | | 340,954 | |
REX Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 5,474 | | | | 68,151 | |
RMR Group, Inc. (The), Class A | | | 4,164 | | | | 105,682 | |
Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,083 | | | | 29,696 | |
St. Joe Co. (The) | | | 8,467 | | | | 493,711 | |
Star Holdings(a) | | | 2,429 | | | | 33,617 | |
Tejon Ranch Co.(a) | | | 8,492 | | | | 149,035 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 12,633 | | | | 782,362 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 42,468 | | | | 2,711,582 | |
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American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 88,835 | | | | 3,410,376 | |
Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A(a) | | | 40,546 | | | | 366,536 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 38,283 | | | | 8,623,246 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 27,841 | | | | 3,439,199 | |
Centerspace | | | 4,692 | | | | 330,645 | |
Elme Communities | | | 23,914 | | | | 420,647 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 49,509 | | | | 3,531,972 | |
Equity Residential | | | 102,334 | | | | 7,619,790 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 17,326 | | | | 5,118,447 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 58,272 | | | | 1,194,576 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 164,351 | | | | 5,795,016 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 31,255 | | | | 4,966,420 | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 6,243 | | | | 274,754 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 33,341 | | | | 4,506,036 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 88,771 | | | | 4,024,877 | |
UMH Properties, Inc. | | | 15,648 | | | | 307,796 | |
Veris Residential, Inc. | | | 24,315 | | | | 434,266 | |
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Acadia Realty Trust | | | 25,241 | | | | 592,659 | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 27,162 | | | | 2,046,113 | |
Alexander’s, Inc. | | | 561 | | | | 135,964 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 80,706 | | | | 2,248,469 | |
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. | | | 9,030 | | | | 227,556 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 22,550 | | | | 2,592,573 | |
Getty Realty Corp. | | | 11,922 | | | | 379,239 | |
InvenTrust Properties Corp. | | | 18,641 | | | | 528,845 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 174,328 | | | | 4,047,896 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | | | 55,709 | | | | 1,479,631 | |
Macerich Co. (The) | | | 58,537 | | | | 1,067,715 | |
NETSTREIT Corp. | | | 16,056 | | | | 265,406 | |
NNN REIT, Inc. | | | 49,050 | | | | 2,378,434 | |
Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. | | | 33,808 | | | | 1,274,900 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 235,227 | | | | 14,918,096 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 48,525 | | | | 3,504,961 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 29,216 | | | | 459,568 | |
Saul Centers, Inc. | | | 3,218 | | | | 135,027 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 86,699 | | | | 14,653,865 | |
SITE Centers Corp. | | | 12,115 | | | | 732,958 | |
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Tanger, Inc. | | | 29,384 | | | $ | 974,961 | |
Urban Edge Properties | | | 30,417 | | | | 650,620 | |
Whitestone REIT | | | 15,847 | | | | 214,410 | |
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ACM Research, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 16,084 | | | | 326,505 | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 433,226 | | | | 71,083,722 | |
Aehr Test Systems(a)(b) | | | 6,833 | | | | 87,804 | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(a) | | | 33,140 | | | | 772,162 | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.(a) | | | 6,417 | | | | 238,199 | |
Ambarella, Inc.(a) | | | 9,313 | | | | 525,300 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 29,188 | | | | 893,153 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 133,198 | | | | 30,658,184 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 223,705 | | | | 45,199,595 | |
Astera Labs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,923 | | | | 310,306 | |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,886 | | | | 931,697 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 1,223,757 | | | | 211,098,082 | |
CEVA, Inc.(a) | | | 5,693 | | | | 137,486 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a) | | | 14,421 | | | | 1,791,232 | |
Cohu, Inc.(a) | | | 11,162 | | | | 286,863 | |
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.(a)(b) | | | 33,941 | | | | 1,045,383 | |
Diodes, Inc.(a) | | | 12,207 | | | | 782,347 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 36,157 | | | | 4,086,464 | |
Entegris, Inc. | | | 40,112 | | | | 4,513,803 | |
First Solar, Inc.(a) | | | 28,602 | | | | 7,134,483 | |
FormFactor, Inc.(a) | | | 20,527 | | | | 944,242 | |
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 26,415 | | | | 1,063,204 | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 7,365 | | | | 234,281 | |
Impinj, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,122 | | | | 1,325,535 | |
indie Semiconductor, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 32,976 | | | | 131,574 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 1,146,059 | | | | 26,886,544 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 36,209 | | | | 28,040,612 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | | | 15,165 | | | | 684,396 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 35,119 | | | | 28,659,913 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 36,781 | | | | 1,951,968 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 14,702 | | | | 1,635,745 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | | 230,969 | | | | 16,657,484 | |
MaxLinear, Inc.(a) | | | 18,862 | | | | 273,122 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 143,511 | | | | 11,522,498 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 296,428 | | | | 30,742,548 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 17,698 | | | | 1,923,950 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 12,618 | | | | 11,665,341 | |
Navitas Semiconductor Corp.(a)(b) | | | 26,982 | | | | 66,106 | |
NVE Corp. | | | 1,256 | | | | 100,317 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 6,298,134 | | | | 764,845,393 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 115,841 | | | | 8,411,215 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(a) | | | 13,479 | | | | 2,797,701 | |
PDF Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 7,590 | | | | 240,451 | |
Photronics, Inc.(a) | | | 16,335 | | | | 404,455 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 15,725 | | | | 1,008,287 | |
Qorvo, Inc.(a) | | | 26,266 | | | | 2,713,278 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 300,209 | | | | 51,050,540 | |
Rambus, Inc.(a) | | | 29,422 | | | | 1,242,197 | |
Semtech Corp.(a)(b) | | | 17,126 | | | | 781,973 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 8,415 | | | | 972,522 | |
SiTime Corp.(a) | | | 5,259 | | | | 901,971 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 43,606 | | | | 4,306,965 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,193 | | | | 297,343 | |
Synaptics, Inc.(a) | | | 10,315 | | | | 800,238 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | | | 42,265 | | | | 5,660,551 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 244,953 | | | | 50,599,941 | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 11,567 | | | | 461,870 | |
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Universal Display Corp.(b) | | | 12,694 | | | $ | 2,664,471 | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a) | | | 15,282 | | | | 506,293 | |
Wolfspeed, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 32,816 | | | | 318,315 | |
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8x8, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 28,269 | | | | 57,669 | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | | 15,004 | | | | 216,658 | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 27,725 | | | | 1,411,202 | |
Adeia, Inc. | | | 28,191 | | | | 335,755 | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 119,320 | | | | 61,781,510 | |
Agilysys, Inc.(a) | | | 6,316 | | | | 688,255 | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 12,278 | | | | 671,238 | |
Alkami Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 12,674 | | | | 399,738 | |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 15,515 | | | | 1,481,838 | |
American Software, Inc., Class A | | | 8,863 | | | | 99,177 | |
Amplitude, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 17,314 | | | | 155,307 | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 23,352 | | | | 7,440,648 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 6,075 | | | | 1,430,055 | |
Appian Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 10,367 | | | | 353,929 | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A(a) | | | 70,477 | | | | 9,200,772 | |
Asana, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 19,806 | | | | 229,552 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 7,701 | | | | 1,839,153 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(a) | | | 41,806 | | | | 6,639,211 | |
Aurora Innovation, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 246,562 | | | | 1,459,647 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 57,899 | | | | 15,950,017 | |
AvePoint, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 39,470 | | | | 464,562 | |
Bentley Systems, Inc., Class B(b) | | | 37,650 | | | | 1,912,996 | |
BILL Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 27,101 | | | | 1,429,849 | |
Bit Digital, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 25,581 | | | | 89,789 | |
Blackbaud, Inc.(a) | | | 11,357 | | | | 961,711 | |
BlackLine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,968 | | | | 825,336 | |
Blend Labs, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 61,567 | | | | 230,876 | |
Box, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 37,648 | | | | 1,232,219 | |
Braze, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 18,108 | | | | 585,613 | |
C3.ai, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 21,751 | | | | 527,027 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 73,628 | | | | 19,955,397 | |
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 119,754 | | | | 1,323,282 | |
Cerence, Inc.(a) | | | 9,988 | | | | 31,462 | |
Cipher Mining, Inc.(a) | | | 46,038 | | | | 178,167 | |
Cleanspark, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 61,497 | | | | 574,382 | |
Clear Secure, Inc., Class A | | | 22,050 | | | | 730,737 | |
Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 43,143 | | | | 1,089,361 | |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 11,489 | | | | 1,767,583 | |
Confluent, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 64,943 | | | | 1,323,538 | |
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 5,708 | | | | 134,423 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 61,229 | | | | 17,172,898 | |
CS Disco, Inc.(a) | | | 9,767 | | | | 57,430 | |
Daily Journal Corp.(a)(b) | | | 396 | | | | 194,080 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 80,324 | | | | 9,242,079 | |
Digimarc Corp.(a)(b) | | | 5,332 | | | | 143,324 | |
Digital Turbine, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 22,749 | | | | 69,839 | |
DocuSign, Inc.(a) | | | 55,703 | | | | 3,458,599 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 15,593 | | | | 1,193,332 | |
Domo, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 6,939 | | | | 52,112 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 37,174 | | | | 626,010 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 64,492 | | | | 1,640,032 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(a) | | | 79,566 | | | | 4,254,394 | |
E2open Parent Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 54,181 | | | | 238,938 | |
Elastic NV(a) | | | 21,408 | | | | 1,643,278 | |
Enfusion, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,114 | | | | 77,002 | |
Envestnet, Inc.(a) | | | 14,382 | | | | 900,601 | |
EverCommerce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,411 | | | | 118,218 | |
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Fair Isaac Corp.(a) | | | 6,402 | | | $ | 12,442,415 | |
Five9, Inc.(a) | | | 19,508 | | | | 560,465 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 169,618 | | | | 13,153,876 | |
Freshworks, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 54,364 | | | | 624,099 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 147,251 | | | | 4,039,095 | |
Gitlab, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 31,830 | | | | 1,640,518 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,949 | | | | 4,015,350 | |
HashiCorp, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 38,061 | | | | 1,288,745 | |
HubSpot, Inc.(a) | | | 13,134 | | | | 6,982,034 | |
Hut 8 Corp.(a)(b) | | | 21,387 | | | | 262,205 | |
Informatica, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 18,169 | | | | 459,312 | |
Instructure Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,242 | | | | 123,449 | |
Intapp, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,165 | | | | 534,022 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 6,556 | | | | 928,526 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 73,484 | | | | 45,633,564 | |
Jamf Holding Corp.(a)(b) | | | 26,218 | | | | 454,882 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 16,769 | | | | 415,536 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a) | | | 16,604 | | | | 4,672,034 | |
MARA Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 72,905 | | | | 1,182,519 | |
Matterport, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 65,719 | | | | 295,735 | |
MeridianLink, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,084 | | | | 125,148 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 2,001,505 | | | | 861,247,601 | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 42,064 | | | | 7,091,990 | |
Mitek Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,023 | | | | 95,569 | |
N-able, Inc.(a) | | | 18,065 | | | | 235,929 | |
nCino, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,494 | | | | 647,405 | |
NCR Voyix Corp.(a) | | | 44,497 | | | | 603,824 | |
NextNav, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 23,047 | | | | 172,622 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 65,496 | | | | 3,880,638 | |
Olo, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 26,892 | | | | 133,384 | |
ON24, Inc.(a) | | | 15,230 | | | | 93,208 | |
OneSpan, Inc.(a) | | | 11,053 | | | | 184,253 | |
Ooma, Inc.(a) | | | 7,147 | | | | 81,404 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 422,713 | | | | 72,030,295 | |
Pagaya Technologies Ltd., Class A(a)(b) | | | 11,527 | | | | 121,840 | |
PagerDuty, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 26,835 | | | | 497,789 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 540,791 | | | | 20,117,425 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 82,953 | | | | 28,353,335 | |
Pegasystems, Inc. | | | 11,039 | | | | 806,840 | |
PowerSchool Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 16,439 | | | | 374,974 | |
Procore Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 28,285 | | | | 1,745,750 | |
Progress Software Corp. | | | 11,810 | | | | 795,640 | |
PROS Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 11,855 | | | | 219,555 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 31,807 | | | | 5,746,253 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,878 | | | | 1,186,818 | |
Qualys, Inc.(a) | | | 10,052 | | | | 1,291,280 | |
Rapid7, Inc.(a) | | | 15,267 | | | | 609,001 | |
Red Violet, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,814 | | | | 165,408 | |
Rimini Street, Inc.(a) | | | 25,388 | | | | 46,968 | |
RingCentral, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 24,559 | | | | 776,801 | |
Riot Platforms, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 72,373 | | | | 537,008 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 28,653 | | | | 15,943,675 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 252,343 | | | | 69,068,803 | |
Sapiens International Corp. NV | | | 6,918 | | | | 257,834 | |
SEMrush Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 12,266 | | | | 192,699 | |
SentinelOne, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 74,153 | | | | 1,773,740 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 55,257 | | | | 49,421,308 | |
Smartsheet, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 37,476 | | | | 2,074,671 | |
SolarWinds Corp. | | | 12,363 | | | | 161,337 | |
SoundHound AI, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 75,672 | | | | 352,632 | |
SoundThinking, Inc.(a) | | | 2,895 | | | | 33,553 | |
Sprinklr, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 30,935 | | | | 239,128 | |
Sprout Social, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 13,757 | | | | 399,916 | |
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SPS Commerce, Inc.(a) | | | 9,879 | | | $ | 1,918,205 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 40,946 | | | | 20,734,645 | |
Tenable Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 31,526 | | | | 1,277,434 | |
Teradata Corp.(a) | | | 26,451 | | | | 802,523 | |
Terawulf, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 67,540 | | | | 316,087 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 11,405 | | | | 6,657,327 | |
UiPath, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 119,800 | | | | 1,533,440 | |
Unity Software, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 77,009 | | | | 1,741,944 | |
Varonis Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 30,392 | | | | 1,717,148 | |
Verint Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,874 | | | | 452,748 | |
Vertex, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 14,469 | | | | 557,201 | |
Weave Communications, Inc.(a) | | | 13,488 | | | | 172,646 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 56,882 | | | | 13,902,530 | |
Workiva, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 13,140 | | | | 1,039,637 | |
Xperi, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,473 | | | | 115,251 | |
Yext, Inc.(a) | | | 25,674 | | | | 177,664 | |
Zeta Global Holdings Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 47,639 | | | | 1,421,071 | |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 71,241 | | | | 4,968,347 | |
Zscaler, Inc.(a) | | | 24,670 | | | | 4,217,090 | |
Zuora, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 42,930 | | | | 370,057 | |
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American Tower Corp. | | | 125,825 | | | | 29,261,862 | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | 116,594 | | | | 13,831,546 | |
CubeSmart | | | 59,064 | | | | 3,179,415 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 86,784 | | | | 14,044,255 | |
EPR Properties | | | 20,793 | | | | 1,019,689 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 25,483 | | | | 22,619,475 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 56,612 | | | | 10,200,916 | |
Farmland Partners, Inc. | | | 10,308 | | | | 107,719 | |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 22,349 | | | | 655,049 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 68,585 | | | | 3,528,698 | |
Gladstone Land Corp. | | | 9,314 | | | | 129,465 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc.(b) | | | 77,819 | | | | 9,247,232 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | | | 23,442 | | | | 3,131,851 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 18,543 | | | | 893,773 | |
Outfront Media, Inc. | | | 39,217 | | | | 720,809 | |
PotlatchDeltic Corp. | | | 21,783 | | | | 981,324 | |
Public Storage | | | 42,735 | | | | 15,549,984 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | | 37,985 | | | | 1,222,357 | |
Safehold, Inc. | | | 14,574 | | | | 382,276 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 28,635 | | | | 6,892,445 | |
Uniti Group, Inc. | | | 61,999 | | | | 349,674 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 278,871 | | | | 9,289,193 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 197,206 | | | | 6,677,395 | |
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1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 10,788 | | | | 85,549 | |
Aaron’s Co., Inc. (The) | | | 9,903 | | | | 98,535 | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a) | | | 12,863 | | | | 1,799,534 | |
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 20,262 | | | | 1,182,490 | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 15,677 | | | | 611,246 | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 48,853 | | | | 1,093,819 | |
America’s Car-Mart, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,966 | | | | 82,415 | |
Arhaus, Inc., Class A | | | 13,661 | | | | 168,167 | |
Arko Corp., Class A | | | 20,963 | | | | 147,160 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,450 | | | | 1,300,315 | |
AutoNation, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,921 | | | | 1,238,305 | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 4,603 | | | | 14,499,634 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | | 61,607 | | | | 1,966,495 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 57,920 | | | | 5,983,136 | |
Beyond, Inc.(a) | | | 11,623 | | | | 117,160 | |
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Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,227 | | | $ | 1,376,213 | |
Buckle, Inc. (The) | | | 6,836 | | | | 300,579 | |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. | | | 4,292 | | | | 147,516 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a) | | | 17,135 | | | | 4,514,730 | |
Caleres, Inc. | | | 10,750 | | | | 355,287 | |
Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 10,975 | | | | 265,815 | |
CarMax, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 43,096 | | | | 3,334,768 | |
Carvana Co., Class A(a)(b) | | | 29,197 | | | | 5,083,490 | |
Designer Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 17,831 | | | | 131,593 | |
Destination XL Group, Inc.(a) | | | 15,400 | | | | 45,276 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 15,217 | | | | 3,175,788 | |
EVgo, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 20,833 | | | | 86,249 | |
Five Below, Inc.(a) | | | 14,713 | | | | 1,299,894 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 28,014 | | | | 3,478,498 | |
Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 20,938 | | | | 541,038 | |
GameStop Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 101,082 | | | | 2,317,810 | |
Gap, Inc. (The) | | | 53,565 | | | | 1,181,108 | |
Genesco, Inc.(a) | | | 3,216 | | | | 87,379 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 3,766 | | | | 1,442,529 | |
GrowGeneration Corp.(a) | | | 28,239 | | | | 60,149 | |
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. | | | 4,617 | | | | 126,829 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 266,945 | | | | 108,166,114 | |
Leslie’s, Inc.(a) | | | 42,082 | | | | 132,979 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 7,097 | | | | 2,254,291 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 154,020 | | | | 41,716,317 | |
MarineMax, Inc.(a) | | | 5,454 | | | | 192,363 | |
Monro, Inc. | | | 8,467 | | | | 244,358 | |
Murphy U.S.A., Inc. | | | 4,950 | | | | 2,439,706 | |
National Vision Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 20,793 | | | | 226,852 | |
ODP Corp. (The)(a)(b) | | | 9,067 | | | | 269,743 | |
OneWater Marine, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 3,398 | | | | 81,246 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 15,476 | | | | 17,822,162 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 5,358 | | | | 870,246 | |
Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc.(a) | | | 23,560 | | | | 107,198 | |
Revolve Group, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 9,790 | | | | 242,596 | |
RH(a) | | | 4,196 | | | | 1,403,268 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 88,309 | | | | 13,291,388 | |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 27,921 | | | | 378,888 | |
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 5,567 | | | | 244,113 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 11,818 | | | | 1,218,909 | |
Sleep Number Corp.(a) | | | 5,818 | | | | 106,586 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A | | | 3,359 | | | | 196,434 | |
Stitch Fix, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 26,447 | | | | 74,581 | |
ThredUp, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 29,670 | | | | 24,982 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 304,661 | | | | 35,809,854 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 29,117 | | | | 8,471,009 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 12,768 | | | | 4,968,284 | |
Upbound Group, Inc. | | | 16,472 | | | | 526,939 | |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a) | | | 18,943 | | | | 725,706 | |
Valvoline, Inc.(a) | | | 34,298 | | | | 1,435,371 | |
Victoria’s Secret & Co.(a) | | | 21,339 | | | | 548,412 | |
Warby Parker, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 26,027 | | | | 425,021 | |
Wayfair, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 24,802 | | | | 1,393,376 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 33,891 | | | | 5,250,394 | |
Winmark Corp. | | | 780 | | | | 298,685 | |
Zumiez, Inc.(a) | | | 5,438 | | | | 115,829 | |
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Apple Inc. | | | 3,912,329 | | | | 911,572,657 | |
CompoSecure, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 10,834 | | | | 151,893 | |
Corsair Gaming, Inc.(a) | | | 10,280 | | | | 71,549 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 73,363 | | | | 8,696,450 | |
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Diebold Nixdorf, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,743 | | | $ | 301,142 | |
Eastman Kodak Co.(a) | | | 20,163 | | | | 95,169 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 347,137 | | | | 7,102,423 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 262,822 | | | | 9,427,425 | |
Immersion Corp. | | | 5,051 | | | | 45,055 | |
IonQ, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 45,805 | | | | 400,336 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 55,633 | | | | 6,871,232 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 82,828 | | | | 4,161,279 | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 13,309 | | | | 5,541,867 | |
Turtle Beach Corp.(a) | | | 8,511 | | | | 130,559 | |
Western Digital Corp.(a) | | | 88,177 | | | | 6,021,607 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp. | | | 33,787 | | | | 350,709 | |
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| | | | 960,941,352 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | | | | |
Amer Sports, Inc.(a) | | | 15,701 | | | | 250,431 | |
Birkenstock Holding PLC(a) | | | 11,799 | | | | 581,573 | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 30,624 | | | | 1,299,683 | |
Carter’s, Inc. | | | 9,888 | | | | 642,522 | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 10,074 | | | | 838,056 | |
Crocs, Inc.(a) | | | 16,426 | | | | 2,378,649 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a) | | | 41,130 | | | | 6,558,179 | |
Figs, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 38,181 | | | | 261,158 | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a) | | | 11,312 | | | | 345,242 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc.(a) | | | 95,738 | | | | 703,674 | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 14,233 | | | | 1,163,975 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 32,438 | | | | 8,802,051 | |
Movado Group, Inc. | | | 4,380 | | | | 81,468 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 323,441 | | | | 28,592,184 | |
Oxford Industries, Inc. | | | 4,626 | | | | 401,352 | |
PVH Corp. | | | 14,720 | | | | 1,484,218 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 11,021 | | | | 2,136,641 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a) | | | 35,109 | | | | 2,349,494 | |
Steven Madden Ltd. | | | 19,404 | | | | 950,602 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 63,354 | | | | 2,976,371 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 50,563 | | | | 450,516 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 51,457 | | | | 430,181 | |
VF Corp. | | | 93,045 | | | | 1,856,248 | |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | | 22,727 | | | | 395,904 | |
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| | | | 65,930,372 | |
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Tobacco — 0.5% | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 462,001 | | | | 23,580,531 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 418,897 | | | | 50,854,096 | |
Turning Point Brands, Inc. | | | 6,139 | | | | 264,898 | |
Universal Corp. | | | 6,692 | | | | 355,412 | |
Vector Group Ltd. | | | 41,437 | | | | 618,240 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.5% | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., Class A | | | 28,543 | | | | 1,292,712 | |
Alta Equipment Group, Inc., Class A | | | 9,002 | | | | 60,673 | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 10,642 | | | | 2,374,549 | |
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(a) | | | 17,330 | | | | 1,497,832 | |
BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,301 | | | | 242,571 | |
Boise Cascade Co. | | | 11,020 | | | | 1,553,600 | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 51,767 | | | | 2,298,455 | |
Custom Truck One Source, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 17,323 | | | | 59,764 | |
Distribution Solutions Group, Inc.(a) | | | 4,011 | | | | 154,464 | |
DNOW, Inc.(a) | | | 27,837 | | | | 359,932 | |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a) | | | 2,853 | | | | 152,236 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 153,178 | | | | 10,939,973 | |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | | | 54,367 | | | | 10,795,655 | |
FTAI Aviation Ltd. | | | 27,497 | | | | 3,654,351 | |
GATX Corp. | | | 9,083 | | | | 1,203,043 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors (continued) | | | | |
Global Industrial Co. | | | 3,983 | | | $ | 135,303 | |
GMS, Inc.(a) | | | 11,231 | | | | 1,017,192 | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | | | 8,192 | | | | 398,787 | |
Herc Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,477 | | | | 1,192,058 | |
Hudson Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 11,405 | | | | 95,118 | |
McGrath RentCorp. | | | 6,189 | | | | 651,578 | |
MRC Global, Inc.(a) | | | 23,482 | | | | 299,161 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | | | 12,424 | | | | 1,069,209 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 15,575 | | | | 822,827 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class B | | | 3,380 | | | | 162,071 | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,310 | | | | 1,857,702 | |
Titan Machinery, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,753 | | | | 80,139 | |
Transcat, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,630 | | | | 317,625 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 17,850 | | | | 14,453,681 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 9,292 | | | | 4,570,549 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | | | 11,717 | | | | 1,968,222 | |
Willis Lease Finance Corp. | | | 1,186 | | | | 176,489 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 11,692 | | | | 12,145,767 | |
Xometry, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,530 | | | | 175,066 | |
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| | | | | | | 78,228,354 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
American States Water Co. | | | 10,263 | | | | 854,805 | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 52,462 | | | | 7,672,043 | |
California Water Service Group | | | 15,597 | | | | 845,670 | |
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | | | 4,743 | | | | 119,571 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 68,467 | | | | 2,640,772 | |
Middlesex Water Co. | | | 5,205 | | | | 339,574 | |
SJW Group | | | 7,718 | | | | 448,493 | |
York Water Co. (The) | | | 3,319 | | | | 124,330 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,045,258 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | | |
Gogo, Inc.(a) | | | 17,535 | | | | 125,901 | |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | | 13,393 | | | | 188,975 | |
Spok Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,707 | | | | 116,068 | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | | | 27,753 | | | | 645,257 | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 130,084 | | | | 26,844,134 | |
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| | | | | | | 27,920,335 | |
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Total Common Stocks — 99.8% (Cost: $9,309,205,986) | | | | 14,923,816,425 | |
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Rights | | | | | | | | |
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Biotechnology — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Aduro Biotech CVR(a)(d) | | | 4,039 | | | | 1,938 | |
Chinook Therapeutics, Inc., CVR(a)(d) | | | 16,679 | | | | 10,508 | |
GTX, Inc., Contingent Rights(a)(b)(d) | | | 684 | | | | 701 | |
Inhibrx, Inc., CVR(a)(d) | | | 7,685 | | | | 8,300 | |
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| | | | | | | 21,447 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.0% | | | | |
Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,083 | | | | 3,195 | |
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Total Rights — 0.0% (Cost: $1,402) | | | | 24,642 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell 3000 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Warrants(a) | | | | | | | | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Chord Energy Corp. (Issued/Exercisable, 0.58 Share for 1 Warrant, Expires 09/01/25, Strike Price USD 0.00) | | | 204 | | | $ | 2,630 | |
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Total Warrants — 0.0% (Cost: $22,807) | | | | | | | 2,630 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $9,309,230,195) | | | | | | | 14,923,843,697 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 1.7% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(f)(g) | | | 232,302,002 | | | | 232,487,843 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(f) | | | 21,607,598 | | | | 21,607,598 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 1.7% (Cost: $253,886,256) | | | | 254,095,441 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Investments — 101.5% (Cost: $9,563,116,451) | | | | 15,177,939,138 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.5)% | | | | (225,066,303 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 14,952,872,835 | |
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(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of this security is on loan. |
(c) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(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 $17,060, representing 0.0% of its net assets as of period end, and an original cost of $96,475. |
(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | |
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| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 223,915,337 | | | $ | 8,500,446 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,973 | | | $ | 23,087 | | | $ | 232,487,843 | | | | 232,302,002 | | | $ | 708,823 | (b) | | $ | — | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 18,894,297 | | | | 2,713,301 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21,607,598 | | | | 21,607,598 | | | | 631,097 | | | | — | | | |
| | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 33,310,484 | | | | 1,050,045 | | | | (1,295,100 | ) | | | 354,888 | | | | 4,273,331 | | | | 37,693,648 | | | | 39,698 | | | | 407,092 | | | | — | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 403,861 | | | $ | 4,296,418 | | | $ | 291,789,089 | | | | | | | $ | 1,747,012 | | | $ | — | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell 3000 ETF |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Russell 2000 E-Mini Index | | | 27 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 3,036 | | | $ | 109,542 | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | | 85 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 24,711 | | | | 565,622 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 675,164 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 675,164 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 675,164 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 950,130 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 950,130 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 82,012 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 82,012 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 26,396,779 | |
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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell 3000 ETF |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
| | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 14,923,799,365 | | | $ | 17,060 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,923,816,425 | |
Rights | | | 3,195 | | | | — | | | | 21,447 | | | | 24,642 | |
Warrants | | | 2,630 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,630 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 254,095,441 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 254,095,441 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 15,177,900,631 | | | $ | 17,060 | | | $ | 21,447 | | | $ | 15,177,939,138 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 675,164 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 675,164 | |
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(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 (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Aerospace & Defense — 1.7% | | | | | | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 110,085 | | | $ | 11,966,240 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 58,128 | | | | 19,106,092 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 123,163 | | | | 7,615,168 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 577,273 | | | | 57,871,618 | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | | 60,066 | | | | 15,880,249 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 287,320 | | | | 68,344,808 | |
Loar Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,155 | | | | 160,741 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 154,577 | | | | 5,025,298 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 283,237 | | | | 25,089,134 | |
Woodward, Inc.(b) | | | 91,595 | | | | 15,709,459 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 226,768,807 | |
| | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.4% | | | | | | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 176,954 | | | | 19,530,413 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 179,245 | | | | 23,552,793 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(a) | | | 178,638 | | | | 9,301,681 | |
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| | | | | | | 52,384,887 | |
| | |
Automobile Components — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC(a)(b) | | | 413,093 | | | | 29,746,827 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 345,608 | | | | 12,542,114 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 353,452 | | | | 10,493,990 | |
Lear Corp. | | | 85,520 | | | | 9,334,508 | |
QuantumScape Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 532,674 | | | | 3,062,876 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 65,180,315 | |
| | |
Automobiles — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 185,554 | | | | 7,149,396 | |
Lucid Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,345,994 | | | | 4,751,359 | |
Rivian Automotive, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 1,247,248 | | | | 13,994,122 | |
Thor Industries, Inc. | | | 77,524 | | | | 8,519,112 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 34,413,989 | |
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Banks — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Bank OZK | | | 163,214 | | | | 7,016,570 | |
BOK Financial Corp. | | | 35,177 | | | | 3,680,218 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 684,878 | | | | 28,127,939 | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 316,260 | | | | 8,257,549 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 204,312 | | | | 12,240,332 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 180,704 | | | | 10,733,818 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | 89,589 | | | | 10,021,425 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 208,588 | | | | 17,258,571 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 1,035,993 | | | | 44,381,940 | |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc., Class A | | | 18,174 | | | | 33,457,425 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | | 193,846 | | | | 4,487,535 | |
First Horizon Corp. | | | 827,979 | | | | 12,858,514 | |
FNB Corp. | | | 541,971 | | | | 7,647,211 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,190,296 | | | | 32,197,351 | |
KeyCorp. | | | 1,403,940 | | | | 23,515,995 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 252,109 | | | | 44,905,655 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 114,960 | | | | 11,262,631 | |
Popular, Inc. | | | 97,489 | | | | 9,775,222 | |
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 136,074 | | | | 9,806,853 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 1,393,770 | | | | 32,516,654 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 218,931 | | | | 9,735,862 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | | 258,883 | | | | 12,066,537 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp | | | 162,354 | | | | 14,041,997 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 98,417 | | | | 10,681,197 | |
Zions Bancorp N.A. | | | 220,808 | | | | 10,426,554 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 421,101,555 | |
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Beverages — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 10,707 | | | | 3,095,822 | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class A | | | 73,898 | | | | 3,553,016 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Beverages (continued) | | | | | | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B, NVS | | | 260,860 | | | $ | 12,834,312 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | | | 9,201 | | | | 12,112,196 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B | | | 265,535 | | | | 15,273,573 | |
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Biotechnology — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 21,487 | | | | 5,909,570 | |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | | | 221,015 | | | | 42,841,548 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 287,458 | | | | 20,205,423 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.(a) | | | 167,421 | | | | 11,404,719 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(a) | | | 74,507 | | | | 1,933,457 | |
GRAIL, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 38,782 | | | | 533,640 | |
Incyte Corp.(a) | | | 228,031 | | | | 15,072,849 | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 18,523 | | | | 742,031 | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 648,206 | | | | 7,480,297 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(a) | | | 66,247 | | | | 23,739,612 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Dillard’s, Inc., Class A | | | 4,748 | | | | 1,821,760 | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 767,861 | | | | 49,995,430 | |
Etsy, Inc.(a) | | | 61,199 | | | | 3,398,380 | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | 169,191 | | | | 3,569,930 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 417,805 | | | | 6,555,360 | |
Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 153,652 | | | | 3,455,634 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 93,319 | | | | 9,070,607 | |
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Building Products — 1.4% | | | | | | |
A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 182,673 | | | | 16,409,516 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 66,341 | | | | 10,426,152 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 132,357 | | | | 19,289,709 | |
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | | | 44,072 | | | | 5,792,383 | |
AZEK Co., Inc. (The), Class A(a) | | | 64,584 | | | | 3,022,531 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a) | | | 165,488 | | | | 32,081,504 | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 60,376 | | | | 27,154,106 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 187,630 | | | | 16,798,514 | |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 216,531 | | | | 3,321,585 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 333,833 | | | | 28,021,942 | |
Owens Corning | | | 130,862 | | | | 23,099,760 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 58,522 | | | | 11,193,503 | |
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Capital Markets — 4.1% | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 47,795 | | | | 8,497,951 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 13,282 | | | | 6,240,016 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 1,121,276 | | | | 80,574,893 | |
Carlyle Group, Inc. (The) | | | 332,108 | | | | 14,300,570 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 160,027 | | | | 32,784,732 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 48,146 | | | | 8,578,173 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 54,651 | | | | 13,845,284 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 37,349 | | | | 17,174,938 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 435,131 | | | | 8,767,890 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., Class A | | | 72,528 | | | | 11,460,875 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 159,842 | | | | 22,275,581 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | 555,371 | | | | 9,752,315 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 195,324 | | | | 7,435,985 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 190,966 | | | | 11,753,957 | |
Lazard, Inc. | | | 10,675 | | | | 537,807 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 56,033 | | | | 14,355,655 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 49,074 | | | | 28,606,707 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 624,912 | | | | 45,624,825 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 302,301 | | | | 27,216,159 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 286,853 | | | | 35,128,018 | |
Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,010,044 | | | | 23,655,230 | |
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SEI Investments Co. | | | 151,562 | | | $ | 10,486,575 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 458,180 | | | | 40,535,185 | |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | | 150,577 | | | | 14,139,180 | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 332,715 | | | | 36,242,645 | |
TPG, Inc., Class A | | | 95,814 | | | | 5,515,054 | |
Tradeweb Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 107,130 | | | | 13,248,767 | |
Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 123,714 | | | | 3,768,328 | |
XP, Inc., Class A | | | 556,376 | | | | 9,981,385 | |
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Chemicals — 3.6% | | | | | | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 178,184 | | | | 16,875,807 | |
Ashland, Inc. | | | 75,337 | | | | 6,552,059 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a) | | | 334,083 | | | | 12,090,464 | |
Celanese Corp., Class A | | | 123,848 | | | | 16,838,374 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 276,150 | | | | 23,693,670 | |
Chemours Co. (The) | | | 211,469 | | | | 4,297,050 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 1,061,289 | | | | 62,393,180 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 1,067,812 | | | | 58,334,570 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 634,490 | | | | 56,539,404 | |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 177,396 | | | | 19,859,482 | |
Element Solutions, Inc. | | | 339,440 | | | | 9,219,190 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 190,419 | | | | 12,556,229 | |
Huntsman Corp. | | | 245,920 | | | | 5,951,264 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 387,931 | | | | 40,705,600 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 394,926 | | | | 37,873,403 | |
Mosaic Co. (The) | | | 485,283 | | | | 12,995,879 | |
NewMarket Corp. | | | 10,334 | | | | 5,703,231 | |
Olin Corp. | | | 178,701 | | | | 8,574,074 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 354,559 | | | | 46,964,885 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 149,722 | | | | 18,116,362 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 63,924 | | | | 5,542,211 | |
Westlake Corp. | | | 51,088 | | | | 7,678,015 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(a) | | | 77,588 | | | | 18,753,795 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 56,102 | | | | 9,949,129 | |
RB Global, Inc.(b) | | | 277,518 | | | | 22,337,424 | |
Stericycle, Inc.(a) | | | 139,285 | | | | 8,496,385 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | 318,385 | | | | 15,015,037 | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 205,923 | | | | 23,034,547 | |
Vestis Corp. | | | 198,648 | | | | 2,959,855 | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Ciena Corp.(a) | | | 217,888 | | | | 13,419,722 | |
F5, Inc.(a) | | | 88,789 | | | | 19,551,338 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 496,294 | | | | 19,345,540 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 102,198 | | | | 6,477,309 | |
Ubiquiti, Inc. | | | 3,723 | | | | 825,464 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 1.0% | | | | | | |
AECOM | | | 206,314 | | | | 21,306,047 | |
API Group Corp.(a) | | | 348,043 | | | | 11,492,380 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 42,663 | | | | 18,367,701 | |
MasTec, Inc.(a) | | | 95,038 | | | | 11,699,178 | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | | 308,724 | | | | 8,462,125 | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 152,941 | | | | 45,599,359 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 30,074 | | | | 8,719,956 | |
WillScot Holdings Corp.(a)(b) | | | 197,756 | | | | 7,435,626 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 12,318 | | | $ | 3,543,273 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.(b) | | | 87,792 | | | | 47,254,044 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 148,969 | | | | 37,306,306 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 363,109 | | | | 12,923,049 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp.(a) | | | 2,121 | | | | 940,494 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 379,379 | | | | 53,223,080 | |
OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | | 171,972 | | | | 8,094,722 | |
SLM Corp. | | | 331,766 | | | | 7,587,489 | |
SoFi Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,315,985 | | | | 10,343,642 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 598,747 | | | | 29,865,500 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.7% | | | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc., Class A | | | 636,567 | | | | 11,763,758 | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 200,659 | | | | 16,550,354 | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 46,462 | | | | 17,456,238 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 333,299 | | | | 28,187,096 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) | | | 306,295 | | | | 21,538,664 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(a) | | | 149,953 | | | | 2,631,675 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 1,006,600 | | | | 57,678,180 | |
Maplebear, Inc.(a) | | | 261,013 | | | | 10,633,670 | |
Performance Food Group Co.(a) | | | 199,358 | | | | 15,623,687 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 287,099 | | | | 22,410,948 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a) | | | 347,326 | | | | 21,360,549 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 1,090,852 | | | | 9,774,034 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Amcor PLC | | | 2,203,359 | | | | 24,964,057 | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 100,122 | | | | 16,038,543 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 76,062 | | | | 16,791,447 | |
Ball Corp. | | | 465,691 | | | | 31,625,076 | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | | | 174,506 | | | | 11,862,918 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | | 178,267 | | | | 17,092,240 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. | | | 452,534 | | | | 13,390,481 | |
International Paper Co. | | | 525,522 | | | | 25,671,750 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | | 134,486 | | | | 28,968,284 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 119,462 | | | | 4,336,471 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 125,709 | | | | 6,599,722 | |
Smurfit WestRock PLC | | | 787,783 | | | | 38,932,236 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | | 149,214 | | | | 8,151,561 | |
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Distributors — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 211,736 | | | | 29,575,285 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 398,323 | | | | 15,901,054 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 0.3% | | | | | | |
ADT, Inc. | | | 446,034 | | | | 3,224,826 | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 75,126 | | | | 10,527,406 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a) | | | 30,097 | | | | 4,269,260 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 170,492 | | | | 10,834,767 | |
Service Corp. International | | | 215,894 | | | | 17,040,513 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.2% | | | | | | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 329,578 | | | | 20,532,709 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.(a) | | | 375,063 | | | | 13,325,988 | |
GCI Liberty, Inc. Escrow, Class A(a)(c) | | | 193,912 | | | | 2 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 161,797 | | | | 4,926,719 | |
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Liberty Global Ltd., Class A(a) | | | 256,227 | | | $ | 5,408,952 | |
Liberty Global Ltd., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 244,094 | | | | 5,274,871 | |
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Electric Utilities — 3.6% | | | | | | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 389,498 | | | | 23,638,634 | |
Avangrid, Inc. | | | 110,064 | | | | 3,939,190 | |
Edison International | | | 577,153 | | | | 50,264,255 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 323,418 | | | | 42,565,043 | |
Evergy, Inc. | | | 338,517 | | | | 20,991,439 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 532,709 | | | | 36,250,847 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 1,518,075 | | | | 61,557,941 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 875,996 | | | | 38,850,423 | |
IDACORP, Inc. | | | 76,888 | | | | 7,926,384 | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | | 185,449 | | | | 16,894,404 | |
OGE Energy Corp. | | | 303,211 | | | | 12,437,715 | |
PG&E Corp. | | | 3,243,349 | | | | 64,121,010 | |
Pinnacle West Capital Corp. | | | 172,832 | | | | 15,311,187 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 1,120,353 | | | | 37,061,277 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 843,843 | | | | 55,102,948 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 46,701 | | | | 12,860,988 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 350,264 | | | | 60,143,832 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 45,739 | | | | 7,267,012 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 81,233 | | | | 34,796,156 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 249,797 | | | | 17,550,737 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | | 100,810 | | | | 16,722,363 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 157,880 | | | | 42,384,465 | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 227,169 | | | | 8,146,280 | |
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Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a) | | | 80,904 | | | | 10,746,478 | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 136,804 | | | | 7,429,825 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 101,643 | | | | 23,001,811 | |
Cognex Corp. | | | 248,241 | | | | 10,053,760 | |
Coherent Corp.(a) | | | 201,001 | | | | 17,870,999 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 1,162,858 | | | | 52,503,039 | |
Crane NXT Co. | | | 75,800 | | | | 4,252,380 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.(a) | | | 41,529 | | | | 3,086,435 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 153,368 | | | | 18,378,087 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 264,364 | | | | 42,015,371 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 37,008 | | | | 9,816,372 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | | 114,271 | | | | 13,721,662 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 70,230 | | | | 30,736,862 | |
Trimble, Inc.(a) | | | 370,243 | | | | 22,988,388 | |
Vontier Corp.(b) | | | 236,431 | | | | 7,977,182 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) | | | 60,852 | | | | 22,534,713 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Baker Hughes Co., Class A | | | 1,514,351 | | | | 54,743,789 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 1,337,487 | | | | 38,853,997 | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 600,870 | | | | 9,595,894 | |
TechnipFMC PLC | | | 650,566 | | | | 17,064,346 | |
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Entertainment — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 405,729 | | | | 58,197,768 | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Formula One, Class A(a) | | | 22,764 | | | | 1,628,309 | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Formula One, Class C, NVS(a) | | | 201,995 | | | | 15,640,473 | |
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Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Live, Class A(a) | | | 30,064 | | | $ | 1,488,468 | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Live, Class C, NVS(a) | | | 72,010 | | | | 3,696,273 | |
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Class A(a) | | | 26,023 | | | | 5,419,550 | |
Playtika Holding Corp. | | | 106,152 | | | | 840,724 | |
Roku, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 162,936 | | | | 12,164,802 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 261,575 | | | | 40,206,693 | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 104,255 | | | | 12,897,386 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,682,483 | | | | 30,380,485 | |
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Financial Services — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 352,788 | | | | 14,400,806 | |
Block, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 487,130 | | | | 32,701,037 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 65,823 | | | | 6,531,616 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 852,832 | | | | 71,424,680 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 386,161 | | | | 39,550,610 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 110,021 | | | | 19,423,107 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 391,973 | | | | 10,034,509 | |
Rocket Cos., Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 213,292 | | | | 4,093,074 | |
TFS Financial Corp. | | | 76,050 | | | | 978,003 | |
UWM Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 56,637 | | | | 482,547 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 154,841 | | | | 12,266,504 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 377,551 | | | | 4,504,183 | |
WEX, Inc.(a) | | | 56,567 | | | | 11,863,797 | |
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Food Products — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 723,435 | | | | 43,218,007 | |
Bunge Global SA | | | 214,090 | | | | 20,689,658 | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 291,945 | | | | 14,281,949 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 722,376 | | | | 23,491,668 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a) | | | 240,895 | | | | 8,951,658 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 285,100 | | | | 6,577,257 | |
Freshpet, Inc.(a) | | | 48,633 | | | | 6,651,535 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 847,169 | | | | 62,563,431 | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 190,249 | | | | 36,485,953 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 439,660 | | | | 13,937,222 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 99,388 | | | | 13,658,893 | |
J M Smucker Co. (The) | | | 156,868 | | | | 18,996,715 | |
Kellanova | | | 397,582 | | | | 32,088,843 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 147,509 | | | | 9,549,733 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., NVS | | | 381,897 | | | | 31,430,123 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a) | | | 58,628 | | | | 2,699,819 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 75,343 | | | | 8,720,952 | |
Seaboard Corp. | | | 419 | | | | 1,314,403 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 426,707 | | | | 25,414,669 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 228,198 | | | | 31,653,345 | |
National Fuel Gas Co. | | | 137,656 | | | | 8,343,330 | |
UGI Corp. | | | 321,099 | | | | 8,033,897 | |
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Ground Transportation — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc. | | | 16,004 | | | | 1,401,790 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 124,144 | | | | 21,393,736 | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 237,352 | | | | 12,805,140 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 53,953 | | | | 10,190,103 | |
Lyft, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 171,933 | | | | 2,192,146 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | | | 64,822 | | | | 9,451,048 | |
Saia, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 16,727 | | | | 7,314,048 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B(b) | | | 72,029 | | | | 2,055,708 | |
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U-Haul Holding Co.(a)(b) | | | 6,863 | | | $ | 531,745 | |
U-Haul Holding Co., NVS(b) | | | 86,643 | | | | 6,238,296 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.5% | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 47,346 | | | | 12,041,035 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 772,526 | | | | 29,332,812 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 296,083 | | | | 32,669,798 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 307,910 | | | | 8,332,045 | |
Enovis Corp.(a)(b) | | | 82,504 | | | | 3,551,797 | |
Envista Holdings Corp.(a)(b) | | | 261,577 | | | | 5,168,761 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 606,711 | | | | 56,939,827 | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 171,081 | | | | 12,239,135 | |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | | | 346,824 | | | | 28,252,283 | |
Masimo Corp.(a) | | | 30,900 | | | | 4,119,897 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp.(a) | | | 81,033 | | | | 3,695,105 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 160,369 | | | | 39,149,280 | |
Solventum Corp.(a)(b) | | | 211,230 | | | | 14,726,956 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 149,516 | | | | 36,263,611 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 71,579 | | | | 17,702,918 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 310,176 | | | | 33,483,499 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.2% | | | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a) | | | 138,021 | | | | 8,751,912 | |
Amedisys, Inc.(a) | | | 48,781 | | | | 4,707,854 | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 149,940 | | | | 16,571,369 | |
Centene Corp.(a) | | | 797,796 | | | | 60,058,083 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 20,218 | | | | 12,150,411 | |
Encompass Health Corp. | | | 150,422 | | | | 14,536,782 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 193,775 | | | | 14,126,198 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 182,910 | | | | 57,934,913 | |
Labcorp Holdings, Inc. | | | 127,512 | | | | 28,496,382 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 32,733 | | | | 11,278,483 | |
Premier, Inc., Class A | | | 158,693 | | | | 3,173,860 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 168,733 | | | | 26,195,798 | |
R1 RCM, Inc.(a) | | | 237,985 | | | | 3,372,247 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a) | | | 144,116 | | | | 23,952,079 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 87,967 | | | | 20,145,323 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 263,612 | | | | 31,303,925 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 576,676 | | | | 10,466,670 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | | 1,064,613 | | | | 24,347,699 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 901,690 | | | | 5,274,887 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 376,049 | | | | 15,305,194 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 611,801 | | | | 39,234,798 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Certara, Inc.(a) | | | 180,540 | | | | 2,114,123 | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 171,121 | | | | 7,455,742 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 1,057,242 | | | | 18,607,459 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 314,989 | | | | 4,441,345 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Aramark | | | 399,267 | | | | 15,463,611 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 103,591 | | | | 6,697,158 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 325,752 | | | | 13,596,888 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 1,513,904 | | | | 27,976,946 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(b) | | | 6,182 | | | | 805,515 | |
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Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 85,239 | | | $ | 13,990,277 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 34,447 | | | | 14,817,033 | |
Dutch Bros, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 100,731 | | | | 3,226,414 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 181,540 | | | | 41,844,970 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A | | | 56,935 | | | | 8,665,507 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 52,711 | | | | 3,873,204 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 356,076 | | | | 13,919,011 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 232,050 | | | | 4,376,463 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 60,444 | | | | 4,909,262 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 234,874 | | | | 41,657,253 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | | 101,663 | | | | 4,684,631 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 9,084 | | | | 1,583,250 | |
Wendy’s Co. (The) | | | 132,972 | | | | 2,329,669 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 106,966 | | | | 8,358,323 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 144,048 | | | | 13,811,322 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 263,331 | | | | 36,789,974 | |
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Household Durables — 2.7% | | | | | | |
DR Horton, Inc. | | | 449,918 | | | | 85,830,857 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 234,929 | | | | 41,354,552 | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | | 200,007 | | | | 2,724,095 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 361,162 | | | | 67,710,652 | |
Lennar Corp., Class B | | | 17,102 | | | | 2,957,620 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 79,913 | | | | 12,840,421 | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 629,036 | | | | 4,830,996 | |
NVR, Inc.(a) | | | 4,361 | | | | 42,789,260 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 313,068 | | | | 44,934,650 | |
SharkNinja, Inc. | | | 80,961 | | | | 8,801,270 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 154,875 | | | | 23,926,639 | |
TopBuild Corp.(a) | | | 44,290 | | | | 18,017,615 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 80,108 | | | | 8,571,556 | |
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Household Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 370,129 | | | | 38,759,909 | |
Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc. | | | 85,017 | | | | 2,644,029 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | | 41,345 | | | | 3,933,563 | |
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AES Corp. (The) | | | 1,077,694 | | | | 21,618,542 | |
Brookfield Renewable Corp., Class A | | | 206,322 | | | | 6,738,476 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 51,878 | | | | 1,476,967 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | | | 127,571 | | | | 3,913,878 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Americold Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 435,113 | | | | 12,300,645 | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 73,672 | | | | 13,763,403 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 202,330 | | | | 11,326,433 | |
Lineage, Inc. | | | 93,885 | | | | 7,358,706 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 325,915 | | | | 16,396,784 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 276,090 | | | | 10,792,358 | |
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Insurance — 6.4% | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 846,620 | | | | 94,652,116 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | 336,380 | | | | 63,794,467 | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 109,365 | | | | 14,720,529 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a) | | | 547,297 | | | | 61,231,588 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 304,879 | | | | 85,783,804 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 79,251 | | | | 15,759,854 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 79,203 | | | | 6,298,223 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 118,306 | | | | 9,418,341 | |
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Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 93,854 | | | $ | 4,226,246 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 202,508 | | | | 20,979,829 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 232,250 | | | | 31,613,870 | |
CNA Financial Corp. | | | 33,442 | | | | 1,636,652 | |
Everest Group Ltd. | | | 54,529 | | | | 21,366,098 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 397,360 | | | | 24,660,162 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 153,076 | | | | 10,104,547 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 135,306 | | | | 14,330,258 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The) | | | 54,381 | | | | 8,054,370 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 443,894 | | | | 52,206,373 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 92,570 | | | | 5,669,913 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 253,726 | | | | 7,994,906 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 271,176 | | | | 21,436,463 | |
Markel Group, Inc.(a) | | | 14,864 | | | | 23,315,373 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 378,741 | | | | 13,415,006 | |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 52,649 | | | | 13,959,882 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 348,554 | | | | 29,940,789 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 545,354 | | | | 66,042,369 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 99,482 | | | | 21,674,143 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | 77,661 | | | | 21,154,856 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 59,275 | | | | 9,186,440 | |
Unum Group | | | 282,844 | | | | 16,812,247 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 445,462 | | | | 25,271,059 | |
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd.(b) | | | 3,781 | | | | 6,413,332 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 155,071 | | | | 45,673,062 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 0.2% | | | | | | |
IAC, Inc.(a) | | | 113,159 | | | | 6,090,217 | |
Match Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 391,690 | | | | 14,821,550 | |
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a) | | | 154,536 | | | | 2,239,227 | |
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 33,042 | | | | 530,985 | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 472,428 | | | | 4,875,457 | |
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IT Services — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 228,379 | | | | 23,054,860 | |
Amdocs Ltd. | | | 174,081 | | | | 15,228,606 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 755,153 | | | | 58,282,708 | |
DXC Technology Co.(a)(b) | | | 274,324 | | | | 5,692,223 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 78,810 | | | | 15,685,554 | |
Globant SA(a)(b) | | | 15,862 | | | | 3,142,897 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 347,128 | | | | 7,977,001 | |
Okta, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 134,484 | | | | 9,997,541 | |
Twilio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 208,645 | | | | 13,607,827 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 119,727 | | | | 22,743,341 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | 103,569 | | | | 8,681,154 | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 26,949 | | | | 1,948,952 | |
Mattel, Inc.(a) | | | 513,316 | | | | 9,778,670 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | | 77,721 | | | | 6,469,496 | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 93,017 | | | | 3,816,487 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.7% | | | | | | |
10X Genomics, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 56,005 | | | | 1,264,593 | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 444,389 | | | | 65,982,879 | |
Avantor, Inc.(a) | | | 1,028,880 | | | | 26,617,126 | |
Azenta, Inc.(a) | | | 80,292 | | | | 3,889,345 | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 29,287 | | | | 9,798,844 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 235,069 | | | | 18,789,065 | |
Bruker Corp. | | | 59,638 | | | | 4,118,600 | |
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Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a) | | | 77,661 | | | $ | 15,296,887 | |
Fortrea Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 123,919 | | | | 2,478,380 | |
Illumina, Inc.(a) | | | 242,530 | | | | 31,628,337 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 242,554 | | | | 57,478,021 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 32,009 | | | | 48,003,897 | |
QIAGEN NV | | | 337,449 | | | | 15,377,551 | |
Repligen Corp.(a) | | | 73,172 | | | | 10,889,457 | |
Revvity, Inc. | | | 186,629 | | | | 23,841,855 | |
Sotera Health Co.(a) | | | 229,333 | | | | 3,829,861 | |
Waters Corp.(a) | | | 35,210 | | | | 12,671,727 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 43,281 | | | | 12,991,225 | |
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Machinery — 5.0% | | | | | | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 94,005 | | | | 9,199,329 | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 133,664 | | | | 12,841,100 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | | 1,321,857 | | | | 14,672,613 | |
Crane Co. | | | 74,817 | | | | 11,842,035 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 207,284 | | | | 67,116,486 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 182,138 | | | | 13,423,571 | |
Dover Corp. | | | 208,033 | | | | 39,888,247 | |
Esab Corp. | | | 85,765 | | | | 9,117,677 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 200,003 | | | | 10,338,155 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 533,843 | | | | 42,136,228 | |
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(a) | | | 313,622 | | | | 5,504,066 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 254,227 | | | | 22,247,405 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 115,146 | | | | 24,698,817 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc.(b) | | | 612,290 | | | | 60,102,386 | |
ITT, Inc. | | | 124,790 | | | | 18,657,353 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 60,363 | | | | 11,590,903 | |
Middleby Corp. (The)(a) | | | 80,769 | | | | 11,237,391 | |
Nordson Corp. | | | 86,265 | | | | 22,655,777 | |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | 99,421 | | | | 9,962,978 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 612,937 | | | | 63,708,672 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 250,172 | | | | 24,464,320 | |
RBC Bearings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 43,305 | | | | 12,964,651 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 78,649 | | | | 22,785,402 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 233,827 | | | | 25,751,368 | |
Timken Co. (The) | | | 98,265 | | | | 8,282,757 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 158,983 | | | | 13,788,596 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 265,386 | | | | 48,239,213 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 366,610 | | | | 49,503,348 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Kirby Corp.(a) | | | 88,343 | | | | 10,815,833 | |
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Media — 1.4% | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 142,360 | | | | 46,136,029 | |
Fox Corp., Class A, NVS(b) | | | 349,970 | | | | 14,814,230 | |
Fox Corp., Class B | | | 201,116 | | | | 7,803,301 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 571,145 | | | | 18,065,316 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class A(a) | | | 18,940 | | | | 1,454,971 | |
Liberty Broadband Corp., Class C, NVS(a) | | | 127,634 | | | | 9,864,832 | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 245,089 | | | | 13,644,105 | |
News Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 578,435 | | | | 15,403,724 | |
News Corp., Class B | | | 172,401 | | | | 4,818,608 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A | | | 29,286 | | | | 4,842,440 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 293,664 | | | | 30,361,921 | |
Paramount Global, Class A(b) | | | 13,861 | | | | 303,001 | |
Paramount Global, Class B, NVS | | | 900,254 | | | | 9,560,697 | |
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc.(b) | | | 373,317 | | | | 8,828,947 | |
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Metals & Mining — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Alcoa Corp. | | | 380,061 | | | $ | 14,662,753 | |
ATI, Inc.(a) | | | 187,002 | | | | 12,512,304 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 477,369 | | | | 6,096,002 | |
MP Materials Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 197,637 | | | | 3,488,293 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 363,669 | | | | 54,673,998 | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 86,804 | | | | 25,104,585 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 99,836 | | | | 14,006,991 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 225,455 | | | | 28,425,366 | |
United States Steel Corp. | | | 337,967 | | | | 11,940,374 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.3% | |
AGNC Investment Corp. | | | 1,124,924 | | | | 11,766,705 | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 758,753 | | | | 15,228,173 | |
Rithm Capital Corp. | | | 777,635 | | | | 8,826,157 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 476,380 | | | | 9,708,624 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Ameren Corp. | | | 403,651 | | | | 35,303,317 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 961,008 | | | | 28,272,855 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 451,242 | | | | 31,871,222 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 525,447 | | | | 54,714,796 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 313,640 | | | | 40,274,512 | |
NiSource, Inc. | | | 680,335 | | | | 23,573,608 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 756,574 | | | | 67,493,967 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 479,844 | | | | 46,151,396 | |
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Office REITs — 0.4% | | | | | | |
BXP, Inc. | | | 238,212 | | | | 19,166,538 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 229,621 | | | | 6,769,227 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 157,294 | | | | 5,270,922 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 178,949 | | | | 6,925,326 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 268,163 | | | | 10,565,622 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.4% | | | | | | |
Antero Midstream Corp. | | | 314,823 | | | | 4,738,086 | |
Antero Resources Corp.(a) | | | 440,004 | | | | 12,606,115 | |
APA Corp. | | | 550,025 | | | | 13,453,611 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 170,995 | | | | 30,751,741 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 199,095 | | | | 16,375,564 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 93,720 | | | | 12,205,156 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc. | | | 109,858 | | | | 5,566,505 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 1,123,887 | | | | 26,917,094 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 954,711 | | | | 37,348,294 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 286,150 | | | | 49,332,260 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 147,291 | | | | 11,585,910 | |
EQT Corp. | | | 838,629 | | | | 30,727,367 | |
Hess Corp. | | | 149,923 | | | | 20,359,543 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 240,603 | | | | 10,723,676 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 2,941,308 | | | | 64,973,494 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 847,197 | | | | 22,560,856 | |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 166,203 | | | | 8,213,752 | |
New Fortress Energy, Inc., Class A(b) | | | 48,561 | | | | 441,419 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 885,333 | | | | 80,680,396 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 397,992 | | | | 15,247,074 | |
Permian Resources Corp., Class A | | | 784,776 | | | | 10,680,801 | |
Range Resources Corp. | | | 361,098 | | | | 11,107,374 | |
Southwestern Energy Co.(a) | | | 1,677,052 | | | | 11,923,840 | |
Viper Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 109,297 | | | | 4,930,388 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 1,846,520 | | | | 84,293,638 | |
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| | | | | | | 597,743,954 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 29,784 | | | $ | 3,200,589 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a) | | | 191,560 | | | | 8,660,428 | |
American Airlines Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 930,680 | | | | 10,460,843 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 977,289 | | | | 49,636,508 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 909,596 | | | | 26,951,329 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 498,428 | | | | 28,440,302 | |
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| | | | | | | 124,149,410 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.6% | | | | | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 197,662 | | | | 12,002,037 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 581,167 | | | | 5,457,158 | |
Kenvue, Inc. | | | 2,905,431 | | | | 67,20.2,619 | |
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| | | | | | | 84,661,814 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Catalent, Inc.(a) | | | 274,702 | | | | 16,638,700 | |
Elanco Animal Health, Inc.(a) | | | 746,730 | | | | 10,969,464 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)(b) | | | 94,910 | | | | 10,573,923 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 392,361 | | | | 7,505,866 | |
Perrigo Co. PLC | | | 203,264 | | | | 5,331,615 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A | | | 595,186 | | | | 16,837,812 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | | 1,805,107 | | | | 20,957,292 | |
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| | | | | | | 88,814,672 | |
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Professional Services — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Amentum Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 189,014 | | | | 6,095,701 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 15,685 | | | | 3,372,746 | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 33,391 | | | | 16,847,763 | |
Clarivate PLC(a)(b) | | | 615,217 | | | | 4,368,041 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 72,162 | | | | 3,698,303 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 206,141 | | | | 12,626,136 | |
Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. | | | 466,761 | | | | 5,372,419 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 148,913 | | | | 43,759,574 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(a) | | | 53,629 | | | | 12,203,815 | |
Genpact Ltd. | | | 267,710 | | | | 10,496,909 | |
Jacobs Solutions, Inc. | | | 189,014 | | | | 24,741,933 | |
KBR, Inc. | | | 184,509 | | | | 12,017,071 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 204,520 | | | | 33,336,760 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 70,919 | | | | 5,213,965 | |
Parsons Corp.(a)(b) | | | 69,534 | | | | 7,209,285 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 312,767 | | | | 41,970,204 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 28,392 | | | | 4,729,255 | |
Paycor HCM, Inc.(a) | | | 95,849 | | | | 1,360,097 | |
Robert Half, Inc. | | | 154,148 | | | | 10,391,117 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 78,173 | | | | 10,887,154 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | | 325,701 | | | | 24,170,271 | |
TransUnion | | | 277,587 | | | | 29,063,359 | |
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| | | | | | | 323,931,878 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 1.0% | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 464,073 | | | | 57,767,807 | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a) | | | 615,776 | | | | 46,454,141 | |
Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 48,114 | | | | 3,725,467 | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(a) | | | 49,859 | | | | 13,452,457 | |
Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,344 | | | | 146,533 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 71,328 | | | | 4,417,343 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Class C, NVS(a) | | | 241,068 | | | | 15,392,192 | |
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| | | | | | | 141,355,940 | |
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Residential REITs — 2.1% | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 512,136 | | | | 19,660,901 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 215,200 | | | | 48,473,800 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 156,958 | | | | 19,389,022 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 280,522 | | | | 20,012,440 | |
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Residential REITs (continued) | | | | | | |
Equity Residential | | | 573,037 | | | $ | 42,668,335 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 96,842 | | | | 28,609,064 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 927,993 | | | | 32,721,033 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 176,817 | | | | 28,096,221 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 187,775 | | | | 25,377,791 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 497,333 | | | | 22,549,078 | |
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| | | | | | | 287,557,685 | |
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Retail REITs — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 150,967 | | | | 11,372,344 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 456,575 | | | | 12,720,180 | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 124,814 | | | | 14,349,866 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 999,261 | | | | 23,202,840 | |
NNN REIT, Inc. | | | 274,913 | | | | 13,330,531 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 1,322,383 | | | | 83,865,530 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 278,833 | | | | 20,140,108 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 365,205 | | | | 61,726,949 | |
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| | | | | | | 240,708,348 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 1.9% | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 187,156 | | | | 4,360,735 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 169,888 | | | | 5,198,573 | |
Astera Labs, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 31,762 | | | | 1,664,011 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a) | | | 82,276 | | | | 10,219,502 | |
First Solar, Inc.(a) | | | 161,742 | | | | 40,344,924 | |
GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 150,271 | | | | 6,048,408 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 26,743 | | | | 1,419,251 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 85,137 | | | | 9,472,343 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 804,510 | | | | 64,594,108 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 95,428 | | | | 10,373,978 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 651,324 | | | | 47,292,636 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(a) | | | 55,680 | | | | 11,556,941 | |
Qorvo, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 144,222 | | | | 14,898,132 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 243,658 | | | | 24,066,101 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | | | 20,796 | | | | 2,785,208 | |
Universal Display Corp. | | | 35,284 | | | | 7,406,111 | |
Wolfspeed, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 188,536 | | | | 1,828,799 | |
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| | | | | | | 263,529,761 | |
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Software — 1.8% | | | | | | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 132,360 | | | | 42,173,867 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 41,062 | | | | 9,806,427 | |
BILL Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 116,883 | | | | 6,166,747 | |
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 690,038 | | | | 7,624,920 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 88,876 | | | | 6,801,680 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 94,800 | | | | 1,596,432 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 255,140 | | | | 6,488,210 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(a) | | | 5,564 | | | | 10,813,745 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 823,392 | | | | 22,585,642 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 68,378 | | | | 12,509,071 | |
HashiCorp, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 46,856 | | | | 1,586,544 | |
Informatica, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 98,528 | | | | 2,490,788 | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 222,856 | | | | 37,573,522 | |
nCino, Inc.(a) | | | 48,002 | | | | 1,516,383 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 263,760 | | | | 15,627,780 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 70,904 | | | | 12,809,517 | |
SentinelOne, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 351,344 | | | | 8,404,148 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 9,723 | | | | 5,675,510 | |
UiPath, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 95,450 | | | | 1,221,760 | |
Unity Software, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 252,422 | | | | 5,709,786 | |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 399,888 | | | | 27,888,189 | |
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| | | | | | | 247,070,668 | |
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Specialized REITs — 3.2% | | | | | | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | 659,586 | | | | 78,246,687 | |
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Specialized REITs (continued) | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 338,737 | | | $ | 18,234,213 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 489,980 | | | | 79,293,464 | |
EPR Properties | | | 114,916 | | | | 5,635,481 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 317,299 | | | | 57,174,107 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 396,896 | | | | 20,420,299 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 189,489 | | | | 22,516,978 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | | | 98,798 | | | | 13,199,413 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 104,717 | | | | 5,047,359 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | | 225,099 | | | | 7,243,686 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 162,796 | | | | 39,184,997 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 1,581,623 | | | | 52,683,862 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 1,105,883 | | | | 37,445,198 | |
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| | | | | | | 436,325,744 | |
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Specialty Retail — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 90,179 | | | | 3,516,079 | |
AutoNation, Inc.(a) | | | 38,721 | | | | 6,927,961 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | | 343,470 | | | | 10,963,562 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 326,798 | | | | 33,758,234 | |
CarMax, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 222,304 | | | | 17,201,884 | |
Carvana Co., Class A(a) | | | 106,403 | | | | 18,525,826 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 76,925 | | | | 16,054,248 | |
Five Below, Inc.(a) | | | 17,338 | | | | 1,531,812 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 101,867 | | | | 12,648,825 | |
GameStop Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 570,857 | | | | 13,089,751 | |
Gap, Inc. (The) | | | 305,404 | | | | 6,734,158 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A | | | 41,479 | | | | 13,175,390 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 28,367 | | | | 4,607,368 | |
RH(a) | | | 18,262 | | | | 6,107,361 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 383,852 | | | | 57,773,565 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 9,766 | | | | 3,800,146 | |
Wayfair, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 142,907 | | | | 8,028,515 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 79,237 | | | | 12,275,396 | |
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| | | | | | | 246,720,081 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 1.0% | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 1,968,506 | | | | 40,275,633 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 1,124,756 | | | | 40,344,998 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 173,192 | | | | 21,390,944 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 59,875 | | | | 3,008,120 | |
Western Digital Corp.(a) | | | 496,595 | | | | 33,912,472 | |
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| | | | | | | 138,932,167 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Amer Sports, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 88,668 | | | | 1,414,255 | |
Birkenstock Holding PLC(a) | | | 59,694 | | | | 2,942,317 | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 172,370 | | | | 7,315,383 | |
Carter’s, Inc. | | | 53,390 | | | | 3,469,282 | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 50,655 | | | | 4,213,989 | |
Crocs, Inc.(a) | | | 74,281 | | | | 10,756,632 | |
PVH Corp.(b) | | | 84,514 | | | | 8,521,547 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 61,273 | | | | 11,878,997 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 183,319 | | | | 12,267,707 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 346,378 | | | | 16,272,838 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 286,245 | | | | 2,550,443 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class C, NVS(a)(b) | | | 291,170 | | | | 2,434,181 | |
VF Corp. | | | 529,800 | | | | 10,569,510 | |
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| | | | | | | 94,607,081 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.5% | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., Class A | | | 160,047 | | | | 7,248,529 | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 100,272 | | | | 4,452,077 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 136,679 | | | | 9,761,614 | |
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. | | | 286,367 | | | | 56,863,895 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | | | 69,805 | | | | 6,007,418 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors (continued) | | | | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 42,742 | | | $ | 6,450,195 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 76,413 | | | | 61,873,898 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 52,462 | | | | 25,805,009 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | | | 66,533 | | | | 11,176,213 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 8,676 | | | | 9,012,716 | |
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| | | | | | | 198,651,564 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 295,899 | | | | 43,272,270 | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 382,730 | | | | 14,761,896 | |
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| | | | | | | 58,034,166 | |
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Total Common Stocks — 99.7% (Cost: $11,321,549,132) | | | | | | | 13,567,403,034 | |
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Rights | | | | | | | | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.0% | | | | |
Seaport Entertainment Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,371 | | | | 15,844 | |
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Total Rights — 0.0% (Cost: $ —) | | | | | | | 15,844 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.7% (Cost: $11,321,549,132) | | | | | | | 13,567,418,878 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 2.6% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(d)(e)(f) | | | 326,127,264 | | | $ | 326,388,166 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(d)(e) | | | 22,797,579 | | | | 22,797,579 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 2.6% (Cost: $348,841,262) | | | | | | | 349,185,745 | |
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Total Investments — 102.3% (Cost: $11,670,390,394) | | | | | | | 13,916,604,623 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.3)% | | | | (311,904,029 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 13,604,700,594 | |
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(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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| | Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | | | |
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| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 324,395,686 | | | $ | 1,877,863 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,579 | | | $ | 92,038 | | | $ | 326,388,166 | | | | 326,127,264 | | | $ | 1,547,177 | (b) | | $ | — | | | |
| | BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 20,880,703 | | | | 1,916,876 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,797,579 | | | | 22,797,579 | | | | 500,998 | | | | — | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 22,579 | | | $ | 92,038 | | | $ | 349,185,745 | | | | | | | $ | 2,048,175 | | | $ | — | | | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Index | | | 18 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 5,233 | | | $ | 112,997 | |
S&P Mid 400 E-Mini Index | | | 96 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | | 30,227 | | | | 1,065,462 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,178,459 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,178,459 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,178,459 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,176 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,176 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,675 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 88,675 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 43,248,078 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 13,567,403,032 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 13,567,403,034 | |
Rights | | | 15,844 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,844 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 349,185,745 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 349,185,745 | |
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| | $ | 13,916,604,621 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 13,916,604,623 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 1,178,459 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,178,459 | |
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| (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 (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | | | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 14,886,150,049 | | | $ | 13,567,418,878 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 291,789,089 | | | | 349,185,745 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 295 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 1,411,459 | | | | 1,899,590 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 4,950 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 108,574 | | | | 193,846 | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 7,883,913 | | | | 14,139,328 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 116,462 | | | | 109,625 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 90,269 | | | | 36,690 | |
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Total assets | | | 15,187,549,815 | | | | 13,932,988,947 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Bank overdraft | | | 24,414 | | | | — | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 232,247,453 | | | | 325,763,752 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 1,125 | | | | — | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 2,403,988 | | | | 2,522,622 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | — | | | | 1,979 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 234,676,980 | | | | 328,288,353 | |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 14,952,872,835 | | | $ | 13,604,700,594 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 9,518,420,000 | | | $ | 11,458,518,713 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 5,434,452,835 | | | | 2,146,181,881 | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 14,952,872,835 | | | $ | 13,604,700,594 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | |
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Shares outstanding | | $ | 45,750,000 | | | $ | 102,900,000 | |
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Net asset value | | $ | 326.84 | | | $ | 132.21 | |
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Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
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Par value | | | None | | | | None | |
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(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 9,285,971,985 | | | $ | 11,321,549,132 | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 226,567,508 | | | $ | 314,989,099 | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 277,144,466 | | | $ | 348,841,262 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | | | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 94,704,727 | | | $ | 123,796,458 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 1,038,189 | | | | 500,998 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 15,333 | | | | 13,825 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 708,823 | | | | 1,547,177 | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (21,284 | ) | | | (57,996 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 96,445,788 | | | | 125,800,462 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 14,105,290 | | | | 15,043,805 | |
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Total expenses | | | 14,105,290 | | | | 15,043,805 | |
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Net investment income | | | 82,340,498 | | | | 110,756,657 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (22,563,612 | ) | | | (372,158,601 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 5,497 | | | | 22,579 | |
Futures contracts | | | 950,130 | | | | 293,176 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 1,866 | | | | 11,348 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 188,944,557 | | | | 1,261,438,281 | |
In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a) | | | 398,364 | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 167,736,802 | | | $ | 889,606,783 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 1,062,169,078 | | | | (237,970,580 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 4,296,418 | | | | 92,038 | |
Futures contracts | | | 82,012 | | | | 88,675 | |
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| | | 1,066,547,508 | | | | (237,789,867 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 1,234,284,310 | | | | 651,816,916 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 1,316,624,808 | | | $ | 762,573,573 | |
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(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
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| | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | | | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 82,340,498 | | | $ | 157,100,133 | | | $ | 110,756,657 | | | $ | 233,069,958 | |
Net realized gain | | | 167,736,802 | | | | 654,202,645 | | | | 889,606,783 | | | | 481,689,892 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,066,547,508 | | | | 2,281,956,309 | | | | (237,789,867 | ) | | | 1,640,792,069 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,316,624,808 | | | | 3,093,259,087 | | | | 762,573,573 | | | | 2,355,551,919 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (84,597,451 | )(b) | | | (156,637,292 | ) | | | (100,840,683 | )(b) | | | (221,935,419 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 65,622,188 | | | | (9,302,037 | ) | | | (1,186,035,161 | ) | | | (680,739,278 | ) |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 1,297,649,545 | | | | 2,927,319,758 | | | | (524,302,271 | ) | | | 1,452,877,222 | |
Beginning of period | | | 13,655,223,290 | | | | 10,727,903,532 | | | | 14,129,002,865 | | | | 12,676,125,643 | |
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End of period | | $ | 14,952,872,835 | | | $ | 13,655,223,290 | | | $ | 13,604,700,594 | | | $ | 14,129,002,865 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 09/30/24 | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | 03/31/24 | | | 03/31/23 | | | 03/31/22 | | | 03/31/21 | | | 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 300.11 | | | $ | 235.52 | | | $ | 262.10 | | | $ | 237.19 | | | $ | 148.31 | | | $ | 166.74 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 1.80 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 3.37 | | | | 2.87 | | | | 2.73 | | | | 2.91 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 26.78 | | | | 64.59 | | | | (26.44 | ) | | | 25.00 | | | | 89.03 | | | | (18.04 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 28.58 | | | | 68.06 | | | | (23.07 | ) | | | 27.87 | | | | 91.76 | | | | (15.13 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (1.85 | )(d) | | | (3.47 | ) | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (2.96 | ) | | | (2.88 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 326.84 | | | $ | 300.11 | | | $ | 235.52 | | | $ | 262.10 | | | $ | 237.19 | | | $ | 148.31 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 9.54 | %(f) | | | 29.12 | % | | | (8.72 | )% | | | 11.75 | % | | | 62.21 | % | | | (9.29 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.20 | %(h) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.20 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 1.17 | %(h) | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.69 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 14,952,873 | | | $ | 13,655,223 | | | $ | 10,727,904 | | | $ | 12,017,483 | | | $ | 10,958,347 | | | $ | 8,230,988 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 2 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 5 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 09/30/24 | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | (unaudited) | | | 03/31/24 | | | 03/31/23 | | | 03/31/22 | | | 03/31/21 | | | 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 125.42 | | | $ | 106.21 | | | $ | 119.55 | | | $ | 109.15 | | | $ | 64.10 | | | $ | 86.86 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 1.05 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.04 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.93 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 6.71 | | | | 19.12 | | | | (13.31 | ) | | | 10.55 | | | | 45.22 | | | | (22.63 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 7.76 | | | | 21.15 | | | | (11.27 | ) | | | 12.17 | | | | 46.65 | | | | (20.70 | ) |
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Distributions from net investment income(c) | | | (0.97 | )(d) | | | (1.94 | ) | | | (2.07 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (2.06 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 132.21 | | | $ | 125.42 | | | $ | 106.21 | | | $ | 119.55 | | | $ | 109.15 | | | $ | 64.10 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 6.23 | %(f) | | | 20.17 | % | | | (9.37 | )% | | | 11.19 | % | | | 73.40 | % | | | (24.28 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.23 | %(h) | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.23 | % | | | 0.24 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 1.70 | %(h) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 2.18 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 13,604,701 | | | $ | 14,129,003 | | | $ | 12,676,126 | | | $ | 14,907,745 | | | $ | 13,120,026 | | | $ | 8,201,945 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 17 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 20 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification | |
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Russell 3000 | | | Diversified | |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | Diversified | |
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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. 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 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 September 30, 2024, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Consistent with U.S. GAAP accrual requirements, for uncertain tax positions, each Fund recognizes tax reclaims when the Fund determines that it is more likely than not that the Fund will sustain its position that it is due the reclaim.
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 include tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.
Bank Overdraft: The Funds had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Funds are obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statements of Operations.
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.
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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of each Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, as the valuation designee for each Fund. Each Fund determines the fair values of its
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financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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 NAV. |
| • | | Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded. |
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 Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that each Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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 BFA, 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.
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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:
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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 | |
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Russell 3000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 17,034,754 | | | $ | (17,034,754) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 2,924,440 | | | | (2,924,440) | | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 23,537,299 | | | | (23,537,299) | | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 9,961,414 | | | | (9,961,414) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 514,150 | | | | (514,150) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 25,638,221 | | | | (25,638,221) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 26,432,031 | | | | (26,432,031) | | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 1,018,450 | | | | (1,018,450) | | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 29,007,537 | | | | (29,007,537) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 2,304,745 | | | | (2,304,745) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 30,283,270 | | | | (30,283,270) | | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 6,497,703 | | | | (6,497,703) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 10,183,583 | | | | (10,183,583) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 1,115 | | | | (1,115) | | | | — | | | | — | |
RBC Capital Market LLC | | | 836,958 | | | | (836,958) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 3,440 | | | | (3,440) | | | | — | | | | — | |
SG Americas Securities LLC | | | 1,394,902 | | | | (1,394,902) | | | | — | | | | — | |
State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | 4,773,985 | | | | (4,773,985) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 3,618,103 | | | | (3,618,103) | | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 12,506,280 | | | | (12,506,280) | | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS Securities LLC | | | 140,210 | | | | (140,210) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Virtu Americas LLC | | | 4,398,891 | | | | (4,398,891) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 13,076,551 | | | | (13,076,551) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 479,476 | | | | (479,476) | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 226,567,508 | | | $ | (226,567,508) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 13,311,263 | | | $ | (13,311,263) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Capital, Inc. | | | 16,033,388 | | | | (16,033,388) | | | | — | | | | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 13,646,415 | | | | (13,646,415) | | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 12,531,519 | | | | (12,531,519) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 3,930 | | | | (3,930) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 4,771,808 | | | | (4,771,808) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 77,941,816 | | | | (77,941,816) | | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 25,857 | | | | (25,857) | | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 53,966,217 | | | | (53,966,217) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 567,283 | | | | (567,283) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 46,448,249 | | | | (46,448,249) | | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 12,432,043 | | | | (12,432,043) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Natixis SA | | | 7,015,931 | | | | (7,015,931) | | | | — | | | | — | |
RBC Capital Market LLC | | | 436,543 | | | | (436,543) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 5,023 | | | | (5,023) | | | | — | | | | — | |
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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 | |
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SG Americas Securities LLC | | $ | 8,492,295 | | | $ | (8,492,295) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
State Street Bank & Trust Co. | | | 73,765 | | | | (73,765) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 1,002,690 | | | | (1,002,690) | | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 37,040,026 | | | | (37,040,026) | | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 9,243,038 | | | | (9,243,038) | | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 314,989,099 | | | $ | (314,989,099) | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, 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 Funds’ 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. | 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 following fund, 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:
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Russell 3000 | | | 0.20% | |
For its investment advisory services to the iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value 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 the average daily net assets of the Fund and certain other iShares funds, as follows:
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Aggregate Average Daily Net Assets | | Investment Advisory Fees | |
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First $121 billion | | | 0.2500 | % |
Over $121 billion, up to and including $181 billion | | | 0.2375 | |
Over $181 billion, up to and including $231 billion | | | 0.2257 | |
Over $231 billion, up to and including $281 billion | | | 0.2144 | |
Over $281 billion | | | 0.2037 | |
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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.
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, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. Each Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 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.
The share of securities lending income earned by the Fund is shown as securities lending income - affiliated - net in its Statements of Operations. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:
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iShares ETF | | Amounts | |
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Russell 3000 | | $ | 206,421 | |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | 429,823 | |
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
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Russell 3000 | | $ | 51,280,637 | | | $ | 49,826,099 | | | $ | (2,756,880 | ) |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | 1,453,752,502 | | | | 731,498,851 | | | | (163,469,825 | ) |
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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
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Russell 3000 | | $ | 228,528,890 | | | $ | 226,495,801 | |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | 2,266,721,709 | | | | 2,272,127,785 | |
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For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | In-kind Sales | |
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Russell 3000 | | $ | 391,235,655 | | | $ | 326,403,236 | |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | 2,224,357,420 | | | | 3,390,903,312 | |
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 September 30, 2024, 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. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Funds’ NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Funds had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Non-Expiring Capital Loss Carryforwards | |
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Russell 3000 | | $ | (284,419,802 | ) |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | (947,924,169 | ) |
As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Russell 3000 | | $ | 9,629,950,877 | | | $ | 6,227,067,263 | | | $ | (678,403,838 | ) | | $ | 5,548,663,425 | |
Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | 11,733,030,543 | | | | 2,879,189,507 | | | | (694,436,968 | ) | | | 2,184,752,539 | |
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 an indexing approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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. Each Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
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 may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore each Fund’s results of operations. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by each Fund, and each Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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 BFA 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 Fund’s 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.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Funds invest.
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.
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:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | | | Shares | | Amount | |
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Russell 3000 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,300,000 | | | $ | 393,653,953 | | | | | | 4,750,000 | | | $ | 1,270,572,088 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,050,000 | ) | | | (328,031,765 | ) | | | | | (4,800,000 | ) | | | (1,279,874,125 | ) |
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| | | 250,000 | | | $ | 65,622,188 | | | | | | (50,000 | ) | | $ | (9,302,037 | ) |
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Russell Mid-Cap Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 18,500,000 | | | $ | 2,246,152,977 | | | | | | 17,150,000 | | | $ | 1,915,705,208 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (28,250,000 | ) | | | (3,432,188,138 | ) | | | | | (23,850,000 | ) | | | (2,596,444,486 | ) |
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| | | (9,750,000 | ) | | $ | (1,186,035,161 | ) | | | | | (6,700,000 | ) | | $ | (680,739,278 | ) |
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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. Authorized Participants 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
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redemption of Creation Units, including Creation Units for cash. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Funds using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Funds, at their sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, each Fund’s custodian, and the Funds. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Funds may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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.
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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Additional 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:
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares Russell 3000 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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
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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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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 or have a similar investment strategy or mandate, and have investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any waivers and reimbursements) that are lower than the investment advisory fee rate and overall expenses (net of any waivers and reimbursements) of the Fund, the Board considered 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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.
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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 Russell Mid-Cap 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
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, 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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
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Portfolio Abbreviation |
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CVR | | Contingent Value Rights |
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NVS | | Non-Voting Shares |
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REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
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| | SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 |
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| | 2024 Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information (Unaudited) |
iShares Trust
· | | iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | REM | Cboe BZX |
· | | iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | REZ | NYSE Arca |
Table of Contents
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Mortgage Real Estate ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Mortgage REITs — 98.1% | | | | | | |
AFC Gamma, Inc. | | | 266,820 | | | $ | 2,724,232 | |
AGNC Investment Corp. | | | 7,337,175 | | | | 76,746,851 | |
Angel Oak Mortgage REIT, Inc. | | | 191,361 | | | | 1,995,895 | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 4,982,600 | | | | 100,000,782 | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 2,130,673 | | | | 19,580,885 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 1,921,207 | | | | 29,893,981 | |
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. | | | 821,142 | | | | 5,747,994 | |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | | | 732,993 | | | | 14,953,057 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 1,606,545 | | | | 30,540,421 | |
BrightSpire Capital, Inc., Class A | | | 1,963,774 | | | | 10,997,134 | |
Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 262,555 | | | | 4,072,228 | |
Chimera Investment Corp. | | | 1,211,046 | | | | 19,170,858 | |
Claros Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 1,314,016 | | | | 9,841,980 | |
Dynex Capital, Inc. | | | 1,126,096 | | | | 14,368,985 | |
Ellington Financial, Inc. | | | 1,234,241 | | | | 15,909,367 | |
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 1,237,971 | | | | 16,167,901 | |
Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 799,185 | | | | 2,533,416 | |
Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc. | | | 751,859 | | | | 7,059,956 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 893,933 | | | | 11,040,073 | |
Ladder Capital Corp., Class A | | | 1,698,897 | | | | 19,707,205 | |
MFA Financial, Inc. | | | 1,539,669 | | | | 19,584,590 | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 1,383,966 | | | | 8,760,505 | |
Nexpoint Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 131,702 | | | | 2,058,502 | |
Orchid Island Capital, Inc. | | | 1,092,787 | | | | 8,982,709 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | 1,306,038 | | | | 18,624,102 | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | 2,415,330 | | | | 18,428,968 | |
Redwood Trust, Inc. | | | 1,991,222 | | | | 15,392,146 | |
Rithm Capital Corp. | | | 5,111,557 | | | | 58,016,172 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Mortgage REITs (continued) | | | | | | |
Seven Hills Realty Trust | | | 201,691 | | | $ | 2,777,285 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 3,118,609 | | | | 63,557,251 | |
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 93,692 | | | | 1,348,228 | |
TPG RE Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 911,755 | | | | 7,777,270 | |
Two Harbors Investment Corp. | | | 1,551,986 | | | | 21,541,566 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 98.1% (Cost: $856,661,984) | | | | | | | 659,902,495 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 3.1% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(b)(c)(d) | | | 19,691,296 | | | | 19,707,049 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(b)(c) | | | 1,185,880 | | | | 1,185,880 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 3.1% (Cost: $20,884,407) | | | | 20,892,929 | |
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Total Investments — 101.2% (Cost: $877,546,391) | | | | 680,795,424 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.2)% | | | | (8,314,119 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 672,481,305 | |
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(a) | All or a portion of this security is on loan. |
(b) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(c) | Annualized 7-day yield as of period end. |
(d) | 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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 23,622,779 | | | $ | — | | | | $ (3,924,572 | )(a) | | $ | 2,512 | | | $ | 6,330 | | | $ | 19,707,049 | | | | 19,691,296 | | | $ | 598,806 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 28,433 | | | | 1,157,447 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,185,880 | | | | 1,185,880 | | | | 39,142 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,512 | | | $ | 6,330 | | | $ | 20,892,929 | | | | | | | $ | 637,948 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Mortgage Real Estate ETF |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index | | | 320 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 12,595 | | | $ | 8,200 | |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,200 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,200 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,772 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,772 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (72,639 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (72,639 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 12,561,375 | |
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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Mortgage Real Estate ETF |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 659,902,495 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 659,902,495 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 20,892,929 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,892,929 | |
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| | $ | 680,795,424 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 680,795,424 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 8,200 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,200 | |
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(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 (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Health Care REITs — 36.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 404,325 | | | $ | 48,013,594 | |
American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | | | 190,707 | | | | 4,977,453 | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 330,451 | | | | 10,197,718 | |
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | | | 63,273 | | | | 1,148,405 | |
Diversified Healthcare Trust | | | 508,441 | | | | 2,130,368 | |
Global Medical REIT, Inc. | | | 141,431 | | | | 1,401,581 | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 887,315 | | | | 16,104,767 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | | 1,630,653 | | | | 37,293,034 | |
LTC Properties, Inc. | | | 99,352 | | | | 3,645,225 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.(a) | | | 1,385,333 | | | | 8,104,198 | |
National Health Investors, Inc. | | | 96,957 | | | | 8,150,205 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 575,840 | | | | 23,436,688 | |
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | 536,081 | | | | 9,976,467 | |
Sila Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 132,788 | | | | 3,358,209 | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust | | | 29,927 | | | | 1,369,160 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 760,053 | | | | 48,742,199 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 1,275,416 | | | | 163,291,510 | |
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| | | | | | | 391,340,781 | |
Residential REITs — 41.8% | | | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 788,014 | | | | 30,251,857 | |
Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A(b) | | | 329,039 | | | | 2,974,513 | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 300,003 | | | | 67,575,676 | |
BRT Apartments Corp. | | | 26,237 | | | | 461,246 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 241,504 | | | | 29,832,989 | |
Centerspace | | | 35,348 | | | | 2,490,974 | |
Elme Communities | | | 203,576 | | | | 3,580,902 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 430,088 | | | | 30,682,478 | |
Equity Residential | | | 798,820 | | | | 59,480,137 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 149,009 | | | | 44,020,239 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 523,517 | | | | 10,732,099 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 1,328,983 | | | | 46,859,941 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 271,046 | | | | 43,069,209 | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 52,506 | | | | 2,310,789 | |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Residential REITs (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 287,882 | | | $ | 38,907,252 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 766,216 | | | | 34,740,233 | |
UMH Properties, Inc. | | | 149,937 | | | | 2,949,261 | |
Veris Residential, Inc. | | | 181,599 | | | | 3,243,358 | |
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| | | | | | | 454,163,153 | |
Specialized REITs — 21.8% | | | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 522,200 | | | | 28,110,026 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 442,321 | | | | 79,701,821 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 160,397 | | | | 7,731,135 | |
Public Storage | | | 334,489 | | | | 121,710,513 | |
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| | | | | | | 237,253,495 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.6% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,077,993,634) | | | | | | | 1,082,757,429 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 7,522,025 | | | | 7,528,043 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 1,498,324 | | | | 1,498,324 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $9,025,941) | | | | | | | 9,026,367 | |
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Total Investments — 100.4% (Cost: $1,087,019,575) | | | | | | | 1,091,783,796 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | (4,178,536 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 1,087,605,260 | |
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(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,526,414 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,203 | | | $ | 426 | | | $ | 7,528,043 | | | | 7,522,025 | | | $ | 26,296 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 594,732 | | | | 903,592 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,498,324 | | | | 1,498,324 | | | | 31,953 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,203 | | | $ | 426 | | | $ | 9,026,367 | | | | | | | $ | 58,249 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF |
Derivative Financial Instruments Outstanding as of Period End
Futures Contracts
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index | | | 121 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 4,763 | | | $ | (8,644 | ) |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,644 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,644 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 135,562 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 135,562 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (40,843 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (40,843 | ) |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 8,186,730 | |
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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF |
Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,082,757,429 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,082,757,429 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 9,026,367 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,026,367 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 1,091,783,796 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,091,783,796 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | (8,644 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,644 | ) |
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(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 (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | | | iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 659,902,495 | | | $ | 1,082,757,429 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 20,892,929 | | | | 9,026,367 | |
Cash | | | 14,600 | | | | 56 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 109,000 | | | | 140,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 49,422 | | | | — | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 66,013 | | | | 8,301 | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 11,370,027 | | | | 3,571,087 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 12,085 | | | | 7,502 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 19,809 | | | | 22,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 692,436,380 | | | | 1,095,533,687 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 19,692,976 | | | | 7,526,415 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 262,099 | | | | 402,012 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 19,955,075 | | | | 7,928,427 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 672,481,305 | | | $ | 1,087,605,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,247,973,547 | | | $ | 1,142,386,609 | |
Accumulated loss | | | (575,492,242 | ) | | | (54,781,349 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 672,481,305 | | | $ | 1,087,605,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 28,350,000 | | | | 12,250,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 23.72 | | | $ | 88.78 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | | | | | |
Par value | | | None | | | | None | |
| | | | | | | | |
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(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 856,661,984 | | | $ | 1,077,993,634 | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 19,151,419 | | | $ | 7,173,855 | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 20,884,407 | | | $ | 9,025,941 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | | | iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 35,823,032 | | | $ | 14,364,057 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 39,142 | | | | 31,953 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 427 | | | | 1,552 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 598,806 | | | | 26,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 36,461,407 | | | | 14,423,858 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 1,486,909 | | | | 1,723,882 | |
Interest expense | | | 5 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,486,914 | | | | 1,723,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 34,974,493 | | | | 12,699,976 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (16,822,180 | ) | | | (15,869,260 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 2,512 | | | | 1,203 | |
Futures contracts | | | 37,772 | | | | 135,562 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 4,375,376 | | | | 7,153,787 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (12,406,520 | ) | | $ | (8,578,708 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 18,837,727 | | | | 153,522,507 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | 6,330 | | | | 426 | |
Futures contracts | | | (72,639 | ) | | | (40,843 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 18,771,418 | | | | 153,482,090 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 6,364,898 | | | | 144,903,382 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 41,339,391 | | | $ | 157,603,358 | |
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(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
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| | iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | | | | | | iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 34,974,493 | | | $ | 61,735,077 | | | | | | | $ | 12,699,976 | | | $ | 17,332,339 | |
Net realized loss | | | (12,406,520 | ) | | | (62,478,799 | ) | | | | | | | (8,578,708 | ) | | | (18,677,634 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 18,771,418 | | | | 91,577,726 | | | | | | | | 153,482,090 | | | | 32,232,152 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 41,339,391 | | | | 90,834,004 | | | | | | | | 157,603,358 | | | | 30,886,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (29,412,841 | )(b) | | | (58,520,634 | ) | | | | | | | (9,362,364 | )(b) | | | (18,530,026 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 41,524,779 | | | | (7,446,184 | ) | | | | | | | 315,887,980 | | | | (17,222,678 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 53,451,329 | | | | 24,867,186 | | | | | | | | 464,128,974 | | | | (4,865,847 | ) |
Beginning of period | | | 619,029,976 | | | | 594,162,790 | | | | | | | | 623,476,286 | | | | 628,342,133 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 672,481,305 | | | $ | 619,029,976 | | | | | | | $ | 1,087,605,260 | | | $ | 623,476,286 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.23 | | | | | | | $ | 21.84 | | | $ | 32.67 | | | $ | 35.20 | | | $ | 18.67 | | | $ | 43.32 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(a) | | | 1.30 | | | | | | | | 2.31 | | | | 2.26 | | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 2.61 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 0.25 | | | | | | | | 1.28 | | | | (10.57 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 17.37 | | | | (23.51 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 1.55 | | | | | | | | 3.59 | | | | (8.31 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 18.75 | | | | (20.90 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Distributions(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.06 | )(d) | | | | | | | (2.20 | ) | | | (2.29 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (2.60 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | | | | (2.20 | ) | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (2.22 | ) | | | (3.75 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.72 | | | | | | | $ | 23.23 | | | $ | 21.84 | | | $ | 32.67 | | | $ | 35.20 | | | $ | 18.67 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 7.02 | %(f) | | | | | | | 16.91 | % | | | (26.00 | )% | | | (1.65 | )% | | | 103.62 | % | | | (51.80 | )% |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.48 | %(h) | | | | | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 11.29 | %(h) | | | | | | | 10.23 | % | | | 8.57 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | | 4.94 | % | | | 6.16 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 672,481 | | | | | | | $ | 619,030 | | | $ | 594,163 | | | $ | 975,109 | | | $ | 1,513,587 | | | $ | 593,850 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 9 | % | | | | | | | 29 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 29 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Year Ended 03/31/23 | | | Year Ended 03/31/22 | | | Year Ended 03/31/21 | | | Year Ended 03/31/20 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 72.08 | | | | | | | $ | 70.60 | | | $ | 95.78 | | | $ | 73.95 | | | $ | 55.26 | | | $ | 70.64 | |
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Net investment income(a) | | | 1.40 | | | | | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.55 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(b) | | | 16.18 | | | | | | | | 1.62 | | | | (24.47 | ) | | | 21.98 | | | | 19.29 | | | | (14.77 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 17.58 | | | | | | | | 3.58 | | | | (22.81 | ) | | | 23.44 | | | | 20.80 | | | | (13.22 | ) |
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Distributions(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.88 | )(d) | | | | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (2.37 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (2.11 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) |
From net realized gain | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total distributions | | | (0.88 | ) | | | | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (2.37 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (2.11 | ) | | | (2.16 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 88.78 | | | | | | | $ | 72.08 | | | $ | 70.60 | | | $ | 95.78 | | | $ | 73.95 | | | $ | 55.26 | |
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Total Return(e) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 24.50 | %(f) | | | | | | | 5.21 | % | | | (23.84 | )% | | | 31.85 | % | | | 38.23 | % | | | (19.25 | )% |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.48 | %(h) | | | | | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % |
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Net investment income | | | 3.54 | %(h) | | | | | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 1,087,605 | | | | | | | $ | 623,476 | | | $ | 628,342 | | | $ | 1,288,274 | | | $ | 495,459 | | | $ | 331,559 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 11 | % | | | | | | | 14 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 12 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(e) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(g) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(i) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | Non-Diversified |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | 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. 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. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.
Bank Overdraft: Certain Funds had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Funds are obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statements of Operations.
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.
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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of each Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the valuation designee for each Fund. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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 NAV. |
| • | | Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded. |
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
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
available, the investment will be valued by the Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that each Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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 BFA, 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:
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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 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 1,276 | | | $ | (1,276 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 312,881 | | | | (312,881 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 3,589,038 | | | | (3,589,038 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 3,989,506 | | | | (3,989,506 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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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 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Morgan Stanley | | $ | 6,256,676 | | | $ | (6,256,676 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Wells Fargo Securities LLC | | | 5,002,042 | | | | (5,002,042 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 19,151,419 | | | $ | (19,151,419 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 1,784,823 | | | $ | (1,784,823 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 185,662 | | | | (185,662 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Morgan Stanley | | | 8,570 | | | | (8,570 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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UBS AG | | | 5,194,800 | | | | (5,194,800 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 7,173,855 | | | $ | (7,173,855 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, 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 Funds’ 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. | 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:
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iShares ETF | | Investment Advisory Fees | |
Mortgage Real Estate | | | 0.48 | % |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | 0.48 | |
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.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. Each Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 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.
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, the Fund paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services.
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iShares ETF | | Amounts | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | $ | 145,775 | |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | 6,722 | |
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | $ | 5,498,789 | | | $ | 4,439,997 | | | $ | (1,711,742 | ) |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | 28,983,459 | | | | 16,746,669 | | | | (2,096,690 | ) |
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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | $ | 66,415,540 | | | $ | 57,642,050 | |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | 81,113,561 | | | | 77,343,278 | |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | In-kind Sales | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | $ | 125,487,212 | | | $ | 85,966,672 | |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | 385,081,676 | | | | 70,598,594 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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 September 30, 2024, 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. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Funds’ NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Funds had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Non-Expiring Capital Loss Carryforwards | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | $ | (345,469,954 | ) |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | (49,082,383 | ) |
As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | $ | 907,114,648 | | | $ | 7,917,590 | | | $ | (234,228,614 | ) | | $ | (226,311,024 | ) |
Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | 1,092,200,823 | | | | 66,958,537 | | | | (67,384,208 | ) | | | (425,671 | ) |
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 an indexing approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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. Each Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
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 BFA 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 Fund’s 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
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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.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Funds invest.
The 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.
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:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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Mortgage Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,600,000 | | | $ | 131,976,364 | | | | 10,000,000 | | | $ | 229,325,478 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,900,000 | ) | | | (90,451,585 | ) | | | (10,550,000 | ) | | | (236,771,662 | ) |
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| | | 1,700,000 | | | $ | 41,524,779 | | | | (550,000 | ) | | $ | (7,446,184 | ) |
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Residential and Multisector Real Estate | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,500,000 | | | $ | 386,808,803 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | $ | 72,722,036 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (900,000 | ) | | | (70,920,823 | ) | | | (1,300,000 | ) | | | (89,944,714 | ) |
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| | | 3,600,000 | | | $ | 315,887,980 | | | | (250,000 | ) | | $ | (17,222,678 | ) |
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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. Authorized Participants 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. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Funds using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Funds, at their sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, each Fund’s custodian, and the Funds. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Funds may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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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Additional Information
Electronic Delivery
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF, iShares Residential and Multisector Real Estate 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were higher than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
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iShares Trust
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Table of Contents
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Security | | Shares | | | Value | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 2.4% | | | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | | | 149 | | | $ | 59,541 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 13,478 | | | | 2,541,681 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 5,573 | | | | 558,693 | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | 115 | | | | 164,120 | |
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Automobile Components — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC(a) | | | 7,822 | | | | 563,262 | |
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Automobiles — 5.4% | | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 29,422 | | | | 7,697,678 | |
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Beverages — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 315 | | | | 9,878 | |
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Biotechnology — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 260 | | | | 71,508 | |
Incyte Corp.(a) | | | 676 | | | | 44,683 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a) | | | 674 | | | | 45,043 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 418 | | | | 48,162 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 1,058 | | | | 492,055 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 701,451 | |
| | |
Broadline Retail — 1.9% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 9,596 | | | | 1,788,023 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.(a) | | | 469 | | | | 962,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 2,750,392 | |
| | |
Building Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | | 656 | | | | 396,414 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Capital Markets — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 2,032 | | | | 954,654 | |
Ares Management Corp., Class A | | | 434 | | | | 67,634 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 388 | | | | 69,130 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,359 | | | | 672,854 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 2,551 | | | | 333,110 | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 920 | | | | 214,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 2,311,402 | |
| | |
Chemicals — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Celanese Corp., Class A | | | 1,369 | | | | 186,129 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 3,021 | | | | 165,037 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 2,470 | | | | 942,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,293,891 | |
| | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 12,387 | | | | 649,079 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Communications Equipment — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 1,235 | | | | 474,018 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Consumer Finance — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 1,123 | | | | 39,968 | |
American Express Co. | | | 2,390 | | | | 648,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 688,136 | |
| | |
Electric Utilities — 0.0% | | | | | | |
NRG Energy, Inc. | | | 460 | | | | 41,906 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 1,664 | | | | 424,287 | |
Vertiv Holdings Co., Class A | | | 4,389 | | | | 436,661 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 860,948 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.1% | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 1,061 | | | | 127,140 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 18,233 | | | $ | 529,668 | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 14,664 | | | | 615,155 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,144,823 | |
| | |
Entertainment — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Liberty Media Corp. - Liberty Formula One, Class C, NVS(a) | | | 438 | | | | 33,914 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 349 | | | | 38,212 | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 910 | | | | 645,436 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,986 | | | | 82,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 799,947 | |
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Financial Services — 6.8% | | | | | | |
Apollo Global Management, Inc. | | | 4,970 | | | | 620,803 | |
Block, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,301 | | | | 154,466 | |
Corpay, Inc.(a) | | | 835 | | | | 261,155 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 11,926 | | | | 5,889,059 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 9,713 | | | | 2,670,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 9,596,072 | |
| | |
Food Products — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 889 | | | | 57,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Ground Transportation — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,339 | | | | 180,139 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(b) | | | 5,607 | | | | 1,113,774 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 3,860 | | | | 290,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,584,031 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 1,627 | | | | 109,074 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 2,368 | | | | 1,196,361 | |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 282 | | | | 65,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,371,071 | |
| | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.3% | | | | | | |
DaVita, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 222 | | | | 36,393 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 533 | | | | 263,526 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 245 | | | | 84,417 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 384,336 | |
| | |
Health Care Technology — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 625 | | | | 131,169 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 4.2% | | | | | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,053 | | | | 1,148,011 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 142 | | | | 598,121 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 19,673 | | | | 1,133,558 | |
DoorDash, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,130 | | | | 446,745 | |
DraftKings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 4,471 | | | | 175,263 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a) | | | 2,605 | | | | 385,592 | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC(a) | | | 3,641 | | | | 863,937 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 521 | | | | 120,091 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A | | | 941 | | | | 143,220 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 1,005 | | | | 39,285 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 5,026 | | | | 891,411 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 5,945,234 | |
| | |
Insurance — 1.7% | | | | | | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a) | | | 4,662 | | | | 521,585 | |
Markel Group, Inc.(a) | | | 56 | | | | 87,840 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 7,215 | | | | 1,830,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 2,440,303 | |
| | |
Interactive Media & Services — 8.4% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 25,951 | | | | 4,303,973 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 7,625 | | | | 1,274,824 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 10,913 | | | | 6,247,038 | |
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Interactive Media & Services (continued) | | | | | | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,280 | | | $ | 41,433 | |
Snap, Inc., Class A, NVS(a) | | | 2,244 | | | | 24,011 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 11,891,279 | |
| | |
IT Services — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Gartner, Inc.(a) | | | 362 | | | | 183,447 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,316 | | | | 206,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 389,770 | |
| | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 747 | | | | 177,017 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Metals & Mining — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 2,918 | | | | 145,667 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 2,954 | | | | 444,104 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 3,078 | | | | 388,074 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 977,845 | |
| | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.7% | | | | | | |
APA Corp. | | | 10,670 | | | | 260,988 | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. | | | 466 | | | | 83,805 | |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | 15,227 | | | | 364,687 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 7,734 | | | | 302,554 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 738 | | | | 127,231 | |
EQT Corp. | | | 11,592 | | | | 424,731 | |
Hess Corp. | | | 1,686 | | | | 228,959 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 6,977 | | | | 185,798 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 1,165 | | | | 44,631 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 446 | | | | 66,012 | |
Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | 277 | | | | 245,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 2,334,469 | |
| | |
Passenger Airlines — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 2,062 | | | | 104,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 5.6% | | | | | | |
Catalent, Inc.(a) | | | 747 | | | | 45,246 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 4,970 | | | | 4,403,122 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 31,158 | | | | 3,538,302 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 7,986,670 | |
| | |
Professional Services — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 1,463 | | | | 243,692 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 23.4% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 15,009 | | | | 2,462,677 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 23,068 | | | | 4,660,889 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 41,073 | | | | 7,085,092 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 1,264 | | | | 142,857 | |
Entegris, Inc. | | | 1,412 | | | | 158,892 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 8,489 | | | | 6,573,966 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 3,645 | | | | 2,974,612 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 224 | | | | 207,088 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 54,149 | | | | 6,575,855 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 2,378 | | | | 570,744 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 10,371 | | | | 1,763,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 33,176,261 | |
| | |
Software — 18.1% | | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 12,252 | | | | 6,343,841 | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A(a) | | | 1,903 | | | | 248,437 | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A(a) | | | 742 | | | | 117,837 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 999 | | | | 275,204 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 1,262 | | | | 342,040 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,071 | | | | 300,383 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,289 | | | | 148,312 | |
DocuSign, Inc.(a) | | | 1,906 | | | | 118,344 | |
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Software (continued) | | | | | | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(a) | | | 2,619 | | | $ | 140,038 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(a) | | | 114 | | | | 221,561 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 3,009 | | | | 233,348 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 2,595 | | | | 1,611,495 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 562,760 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 16,210 | | | | 6,975,163 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 15,378 | | | | 2,620,411 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,413 | | | | 350,164 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 1,499 | | | | 512,358 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 1,126 | | | | 203,423 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 9,001 | | | | 2,463,664 | |
Samsara, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 968 | | | | 46,580 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 952 | | | | 851,459 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 708 | | | | 358,524 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,966 | | | | 480,510 | |
Zscaler, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 424 | | | | 72,479 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 25,598,335 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.2% | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 958 | | | | 222,793 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 436 | | | | 104,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 327,738 | |
| | |
Specialty Retail — 1.2% | | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 67 | | | | 211,053 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a) | | | 653 | | | | 172,052 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 118 | | | | 135,889 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 1,370 | | | | 533,094 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 3,703 | | | | 573,669 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,625,757 | |
|
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 5.5% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 30,401 | | | | 7,083,433 | |
Dell Technologies, Inc., Class C | | | 2,617 | | | | 310,219 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,877 | | | | 144,541 | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a) | | | 488 | | | | 203,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 7,741,396 | |
| | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a) | | | 4,387 | | | | 699,507 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 3,269 | | | | 887,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,586,550 | |
| | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.9% | | | | | | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 1,268 | | | | 1,317,211 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.3% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 2,224 | | | | 458,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $133,772,253) | | | | | | | 141,281,834 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Money Market Funds — 1.0% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 1,171,686 | | | $ | 1,172,623 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 198,171 | | | | 198,171 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Short-Term Securities — 1.0% (Cost: $1,370,801) | | | | | | | 1,370,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments — 100.8% (Cost: $135,143,054) | | | | | | | 142,652,628 | |
| | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.8)% | | | | | | | (1,128,127 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 141,524,501 | |
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(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 93,417 | | | $ | 1,079,003 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | 1,172,623 | | | | 1,171,686 | | | | $ 414 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 106,816 | | | | 91,355 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 198,171 | | | | 198,171 | | | | 4,319 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 219 | | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | 1,370,794 | | | | | | | $ | 4,733 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NASDAQ 100 Micro E-Mini Index | | | 4 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 162 | | | $ | 2,864 | |
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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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,864 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,864 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, are reported in the Schedule of Investments. In the Statement 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statement of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,687 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,864 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,864 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
| | | | |
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 140,827 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 141,281,834 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 141,281,834 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,370,794 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,370,794 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 142,652,628 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 142,652,628 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 2,864 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,864 | |
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(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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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 141,281,834 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 1,370,794 | |
Cash | | | 8 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 10,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 79 | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 48,199 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 1,158 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 318 | |
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Total assets | | | 142,712,390 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 1,172,475 | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 15,414 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 1,187,889 | |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 141,524,501 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 129,081,188 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 12,443,313 | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 141,524,501 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,650,000 | |
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Net asset value | | $ | 53.41 | |
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Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | |
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Par value | | | None | |
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(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 133,772,253 | |
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(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 1,159,494 | |
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(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 1,370,801 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 304,216 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 4,319 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 38 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 414 | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (571 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 308,416 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 66,195 | |
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Total expenses | | | 66,195 | |
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Net investment income | | | 242,221 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (2,544,210 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 219 | |
Futures contracts | | | 4,687 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 8,382,845 | |
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| | $ | 5,843,541 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 3,109,853 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | (16 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 2,864 | |
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| | | 3,112,701 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 8,956,242 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 9,198,463 | |
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(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
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| | iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 242,221 | | | $ | 102,916 | |
Net realized gain | | | 5,843,541 | | | | 2,400,383 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 3,112,701 | | | | 4,482,733 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 9,198,463 | | | | 6,986,032 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (233,863 | )(b) | | | (96,580 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 84,991,714 | | | | 39,023,747 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 93,956,314 | | | | 45,913,199 | |
Beginning of period | | | 47,568,187 | | | | 1,654,988 | |
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End of period | | $ | 141,524,501 | | | $ | 47,568,187 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | |
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| Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited | ) | | | | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/24 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/23 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/22 | | |
| Year Ended 03/31/21 | | |
| Period From 01/14/20to 03/31/20 | (a) |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 47.57 | | | | | | | $ | 33.10 | | | $ | 36.39 | | | $ | 32.35 | | | $ | 20.27 | | | $ | 24.96 | |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 0.14 | | | | | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 5.81 | | | | | | | | 14.46 | | | | (3.08 | ) | | | 4.06 | | | | 12.08 | | | | (4.69 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 5.95 | | | | | | | | 14.76 | | | | (2.76 | ) | | | 4.30 | | | | 12.33 | | | | (4.63 | ) |
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Distributions(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.11 | )(e) | | | | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(f) |
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Total distributions | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 53.41 | | | | | | | $ | 47.57 | | | $ | 33.10 | | | $ | 36.39 | | | $ | 32.35 | | | $ | 20.27 | |
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Total Return(g) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Based on net asset value | | | 12.50 | %(h) | | | | | | | 44.83 | % | | | (7.47 | )% | | | 13.28 | % | | | 61.00 | % | | | (18.54 | )%(h) |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(i) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total expenses | | | 0.15 | %(j) | | | | | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.25 | %(j) |
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Net investment income | | | 0.55 | %(j) | | | | | | | 0.73 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 1.20 | %(j) |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 141,525 | | | | | | | $ | 47,568 | | | $ | 1,655 | | | $ | 5,459 | | | $ | 4,852 | | | $ | 4,054 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(k) | | | 57 | % | | | | | | | 53 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 111 | % | | | 103 | % | | | 13 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Rounds to less than $0.01. |
(g) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(i) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(k) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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 fund (the “Fund”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification |
MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF(a) | | Non-Diversified |
| (a) | Formerly iShares Factors US Growth Style ETF. |
On March 5, 2024, the Board approved a proposal to change the Fund’s investment objective and underlying index and change the name of the Fund to iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF. The Fund’s ticker also changed from STLG to GARP. These changes became effective on May 31, 2024.
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. The 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. 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. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.
Foreign Taxes: The Fund 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 the Fund invests. These foreign taxes, if any, are paid by the Fund and are reflected in its Statement 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 September 30, 2024, if any, are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Consistent with U.S. GAAP accrual requirements, for uncertain tax positions, each Fund recognizes tax reclaims when the Fund determines that it is more likely than not that the Fund will sustain its position that it is due the reclaim.
The Fund file withholding tax reclaims in certain jurisdictions to recover a portion of amounts previously withheld. The Fund may record a reclaim receivable based on collectability, which includes factors such as the jurisdiction’s applicable laws, payment history and market convention. The Statement of Operations include 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 Fund 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 Fund. Because such gains or losses are not taxable to the Fund 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 Fund’s tax year. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value (“NAV”) per share.
Distributions: Dividends and distributions paid by the 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 Fund.
Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnification. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown because it involves future potential claims against the Fund, which cannot be predicted with any certainty.
3. | INVESTMENT VALUATION AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS |
Investment Valuation Policies: The 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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of the Fund has approved the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Fund’s investment adviser, as the valuation designee for the Fund. The Fund determines the fair values of its financial
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
Fair Value Inputs and Methodologies: The following methods and inputs are used to establish the fair value of the 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 NAV. |
| • | | Futures contracts are valued based on that day’s last reported settlement or trade price on the exchange where the contract is traded. |
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 Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee seeks to determine the price that the 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that the Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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: The 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 the 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, the 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 BFA, 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 the 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Fund 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 Fund, 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 Fund 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
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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:
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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 | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 34,188 | | | $ | (34,188 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 1,125,306 | | | | (1,125,306 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 1,159,494 | | | $ | (1,159,494 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, in excess of the market value of securities on loan is not presented in this table. The total cash collateral received by the 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, the 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. The 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 the 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 Fund 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 Fund is 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Schedule of Investment and cash deposited, if any, are shown as cash pledged for futures contracts in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Pursuant to the contract, the Fund 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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statement 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 the 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 Fund, 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 Fund, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Investment Advisory Fees | |
MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | | | 0.15 | % |
Prior to March 31, 2024, BFA was entitled to an annual investment advisory fee of 0.25%, accrued daily and paid monthly by the iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF, based on the average daily net assets of the fund.
Distributor: BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, is the distributor for the Fund. Pursuant to the distribution agreement, BFA is responsible for any fees or expenses for distribution services provided to the Fund.
ETF Servicing Fees: The 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 Fund does not pay BRIL for ETF Services.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
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 Fund, subject to applicable conditions. As securities lending agent, BTC bears all operational costs directly related to securities lending, including any custodial costs. The 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 the Fund bears to an annual rate of 0.04%. The SLAgency Shares of such money market fund will not be subject to a sales load, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. The Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 fund (the “iShares ETF Complex”) in that calendar year exceeds a specified threshold, the 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.
The share of securities lending income earned by the Fund is shown as securities lending income - affiliated - net in its Statement of Operations. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Fund paid BTC $175 for securities lending agent services.
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 six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Fund pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | | $ | 19,153,421 | | | $ | 24,370,178 | | | $ | (1,086,892 | ) |
The 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 Statement 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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
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MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | | $ | 50,350,303 | | | $ | 50,233,151 | |
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For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | In-kind Sales | |
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MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | | $ | 134,597,309 | | | $ | 49,839,077 | |
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The Fund is treated as an entity separate from the Trust’s other funds for federal income tax purposes. It is the 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 Fund as of September 30, 2024, 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 Fund’s financial statements. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Fund’s NAV.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
As of March 31, 2024, the Fund had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards of $878,674 available to offset future realized capital gains.
As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | | $ | 135,191,887 | | | $ | 9,327,875 | | | $ | (1,864,270 | ) | | $ | 7,463,605 | |
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In the normal course of business, the 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 Fund and its investments. The Fund’s prospectus provides details of the risks to which the Fund is subject.
BFA uses an indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
The Fund 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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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 Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
Counterparty Credit Risk: The Fund 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 Fund manages counterparty credit risk by entering into transactions only with counterparties that BFA believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Fund to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks, consist principally of financial instruments and receivables due from counterparties. The extent of the Fund’s exposure to market, issuer and counterparty credit risks with respect to these financial assets is approximately their value recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, less any collateral held by the Fund.
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 Fund 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, the 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 and centrally cleared swaps 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 Fund.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 the Fund’s portfolio are disclosed in its Schedule of Investments.
The Fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Fund invest.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued)
The Fund invests a significant portion of its 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.
10. | CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Capital shares are issued and redeemed by the 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 the Fund are not redeemable.
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
MSCI USA Quality GARP ETF | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,650,000 | | | $ | 134,970,134 | | | | 1,400,000 | | | $ | 57,020,865 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,000,000 | ) | | | (49,978,420 | ) | | | (450,000 | ) | | | (17,997,118 | ) |
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| | | 1,650,000 | | | $ | 84,991,714 | | | | 950,000 | | | $ | 39,023,747 | |
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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. Authorized Participants 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. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Fund using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Fund, at its sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, the Fund’s custodian, and the Fund. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Fund may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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 Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund 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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Additional Information
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To enroll in electronic delivery:
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares MSCI USA Quality GARP 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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NVS | | Non-Voting Shares |
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REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
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| | 2024 Semi-Annual Financial Statements and Additional Information (Unaudited) |
iShares Trust
· iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | XVV | Cboe BZX
· iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | XJH | Cboe BZX
· iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF | XJR | Cboe BZX
Table of Contents
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Common Stocks | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 0.6% | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.(a) | | | 437 | | | $ | 174,625 | |
General Electric Co. | | | 6,621 | | | | 1,248,588 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 2,501 | | | | 250,726 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.4% | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 725 | | | | 80,018 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 855 | | | | 112,347 | |
FedEx Corp. | | | 1,370 | | | | 374,942 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 4,467 | | | | 609,031 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,176,338 | |
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Automobile Components — 0.1% | |
Aptiv PLC(a) | | | 1,628 | | | | 117,232 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 1,383 | | | | 50,189 | |
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| | | | | | | 167,421 | |
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Automobiles — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Co. | | | 23,925 | | | | 252,648 | |
General Motors Co. | | | 6,830 | | | | 306,257 | |
Tesla, Inc.(a) | | | 16,943 | | | | 4,432,797 | |
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Banks — 3.4% | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 41,224 | | | | 1,635,768 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 11,646 | | | | 729,040 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,747 | | | | 112,819 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 4,147 | | | | 177,657 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 8,784 | | | | 129,125 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 17,374 | | | | 3,663,482 | |
KeyCorp | | | 5,687 | | | | 95,257 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 1,013 | | | | 180,436 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 2,436 | | | | 450,295 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 5,557 | | | | 129,645 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 8,142 | | | | 348,233 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 9,562 | | | | 437,270 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 20,785 | | | | 1,174,145 | |
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Beverages — 1.5% | |
Brown-Forman Corp., Class B, NVS | | | 1,133 | | | | 55,744 | |
Coca-Cola Co. (The) | | | 23,686 | | | | 1,702,076 | |
Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A | | | 960 | | | | 247,382 | |
Keurig Dr. Pepper, Inc. | | | 6,454 | | | | 241,896 | |
Molson Coors Beverage Co., Class B | | | 1,077 | | | | 61,949 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.(a) | | | 4,321 | | | | 225,427 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 8,388 | | | | 1,426,379 | |
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Biotechnology — 2.1% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 10,786 | | | | 2,130,019 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 3,281 | | | | 1,057,171 | |
Biogen, Inc.(a) | | | 890 | | | | 172,518 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 7,596 | | | | 636,849 | |
Incyte Corp.(a) | | | 980 | | | | 64,778 | |
Moderna, Inc.(a) | | | 2,079 | | | | 138,939 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 647 | | | | 680,152 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 1,576 | | | | 732,966 | |
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Broadline Retail — 4.0% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.(a) | | | 57,041 | | | | 10,628,449 | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 2,996 | | | | 195,070 | |
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Building Products — 0.6% | |
A. O. Smith Corp. | | | 717 | | | $ | 64,408 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 533 | | | | 77,679 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.(a) | | | 714 | | | | 138,416 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 5,145 | | | | 414,121 | |
Johnson Controls International PLC | | | 4,093 | | | | 317,658 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 1,316 | | | | 110,465 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 1,376 | | | | 534,893 | |
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Capital Markets — 3.3% | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 601 | | | | 282,356 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 4,507 | | | | 323,873 | |
BlackRock, Inc.(b) | | | 851 | | | | 808,033 | |
Blackstone, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 4,394 | | | | 672,853 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 634 | | | | 129,888 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 9,112 | | | | 590,549 | |
CME Group, Inc., Class A | | | 2,194 | | | | 484,106 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 231 | | | | 106,225 | |
Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 1,858 | | | | 37,439 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,928 | | | | 954,572 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 3,502 | | | | 562,561 | |
Invesco Ltd. | | | 2,811 | | | | 49,361 | |
KKR & Co., Inc., Class A | | | 4,112 | | | | 536,945 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 227 | | | | 58,157 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 954 | | | | 452,759 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 7,606 | | | | 792,850 | |
MSCI, Inc., Class A | | | 482 | | | | 280,972 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 2,540 | | | | 185,445 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 1,236 | | | | 111,277 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 1,136 | | | | 139,115 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 1,955 | | | | 1,009,992 | |
State Street Corp. | | | 1,830 | | | | 161,900 | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 1,359 | | | | 148,036 | |
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Chemicals — 1.5% | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 1,352 | | | | 402,545 | |
Albemarle Corp. | | | 703 | | | | 66,581 | |
Celanese Corp., Class A | | | 669 | | | | 90,957 | |
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,106 | | | | 94,895 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 4,241 | | | | 249,328 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 4,295 | | | | 234,636 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 1,541 | | | | 393,464 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 773 | | | | 50,972 | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 1,567 | | | | 164,425 | |
Linde PLC | | | 2,935 | | | | 1,399,584 | |
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A | | | 1,589 | | | | 152,385 | |
Mosaic Co. (The) | | | 1,998 | | | | 53,506 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 1,430 | | | | 189,418 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 1,415 | | | | 540,063 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.6% | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 2,099 | | | | 432,142 | |
Copart, Inc.(a) | | | 5,366 | | | | 281,178 | |
Republic Services, Inc. | | | 1,243 | | | | 249,644 | |
Rollins, Inc. | | | 1,688 | | | | 85,379 | |
Veralto Corp. | | | 1,514 | | | | 169,356 | |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 2,238 | | | | 464,609 | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 1,571 | | | | 602,981 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 24,602 | | | | 1,309,319 | |
F5, Inc.(a) | | | 361 | | | | 79,492 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Communications Equipment (continued) | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 2,003 | | | $ | 78,077 | |
Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | 1,022 | | | | 459,522 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 0.1% | |
Quanta Services, Inc. | | | 901 | | | | 268,633 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 374 | | | | 201,306 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 810 | | | | 202,848 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.6% | |
American Express Co. | | | 3,430 | | | | 930,216 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 2,322 | | | | 347,673 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 1,539 | | | | 215,906 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 2,422 | | | | 120,810 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.3% | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 2,707 | | | | 2,399,810 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 1,333 | | | | 112,732 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.(a) | | | 1,238 | | | | 87,056 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 4,069 | | | | 233,154 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 3,014 | | | | 235,273 | |
Target Corp. | | | 2,835 | | | | 441,863 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 4,466 | | | | 40,015 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.3% | |
Amcor PLC | | | 8,926 | | | | 101,131 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 484 | | | | 106,848 | |
Ball Corp. | | | 1,860 | | | | 126,313 | |
International Paper Co. | | | 2,129 | | | | 104,002 | |
Packaging Corp. of America | | | 548 | | | | 118,039 | |
Smurfit WestRock PLC | | | 3,021 | | | | 149,298 | |
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Distributors — 0.1% | |
Genuine Parts Co. | | | 852 | | | | 119,007 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 1,632 | | | | 65,150 | |
Pool Corp. | | | 231 | | | | 87,041 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.8% | |
AT&T Inc. | | | 43,785 | | | | 963,270 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 25,705 | | | | 1,154,411 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,117,681 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.9% | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 1,905 | | | | 495,338 | |
Edison International | | | 2,366 | | | | 206,055 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 1,299 | | | | 170,961 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 2,203 | | | | 149,914 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 6,128 | | | | 248,491 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 12,546 | | | | 1,060,513 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.8% | | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 1,419 | | | | 243,656 | |
Eaton Corp. PLC | | | 2,431 | | | | 805,731 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 3,484 | | | | 381,045 | |
GE Vernova, Inc.(a) | | | 1,684 | | | | 429,386 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 367 | | | | 58,309 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 328 | | | | 140,499 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 695 | | | | 186,580 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.6% | |
Amphenol Corp., Class A | | | 7,337 | | | $ | 478,079 | |
CDW Corp. | | | 819 | | | | 185,340 | |
Corning, Inc. | | | 4,719 | | | | 213,063 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 695 | | | | 83,282 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 1,068 | | | | 169,737 | |
TE Connectivity PLC | | | 1,862 | | | | 281,143 | |
Trimble, Inc.(a) | | | 1,475 | | | | 91,583 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a) | | | 316 | | | | 117,021 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.3% | |
Baker Hughes Co., Class A | | | 6,087 | | | | 220,045 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 5,384 | | | | 156,405 | |
Schlumberger NV | | | 8,638 | | | | 362,364 | |
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Entertainment — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 1,466 | | | | 210,283 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 960 | | | | 105,110 | |
Netflix, Inc.(a) | | | 2,621 | | | | 1,858,997 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | | | 990 | | | | 152,173 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) | | | 11,075 | | | | 1,065,304 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 13,672 | | | | 112,794 | |
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Financial Services — 4.5% | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 11,186 | | | | 5,148,468 | |
Corpay, Inc.(a) | | | 428 | | | | 133,861 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 3,343 | | | | 279,976 | |
Fiserv, Inc.(a) | | | 3,512 | | | | 630,931 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 1,559 | | | | 159,673 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 439 | | | | 77,501 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 5,038 | | | | 2,487,765 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 6,230 | | | | 486,127 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 10,200 | | | | 2,804,490 | |
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Food Products — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 2,930 | | | | 175,038 | |
Bunge Global SA | | | 868 | | | | 83,884 | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 1,220 | | | | 59,682 | |
Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 2,959 | | | | 96,227 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 3,411 | | | | 251,902 | |
Hershey Co. (The) | | | 905 | | | | 173,561 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 1,747 | | | | 55,380 | |
J M Smucker Co. (The) | | | 653 | | | | 79,078 | |
Kellanova | | | 1,639 | | | | 132,284 | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 5,408 | | | | 189,875 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 893 | | | | 57,813 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., NVS | | | 1,528 | | | | 125,754 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 8,149 | | | | 600,337 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 1,721 | | | | 102,503 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.0% | | | | | | |
Atmos Energy Corp. | | | 940 | | | | 130,387 | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.1% | |
CSX Corp. | | | 11,880 | | | | 410,216 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 486 | | | | 83,752 | |
Norfolk Southern Corp. | | | 1,374 | | | | 341,439 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | | 1,155 | | | | 229,429 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 12,829 | | | | 964,228 | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | | 3,720 | | | | 916,906 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.6% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 10,625 | | | $ | 1,211,356 | |
Align Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 425 | | | | 108,086 | |
Baxter International, Inc. | | | 3,078 | | | | 116,872 | |
Becton Dickinson & Co. | | | 1,771 | | | | 426,988 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.(a) | | | 8,990 | | | | 753,362 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The)(a) | | | 1,203 | | | | 132,739 | |
Dexcom, Inc.(a) | | | 2,432 | | | | 163,041 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a) | | | 3,691 | | | | 243,569 | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 2,602 | | | | 244,198 | |
Hologic, Inc.(a) | | | 1,426 | | | | 116,162 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 504 | | | | 254,631 | |
Insulet Corp.(a) | | | 428 | | | | 99,617 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a) | | | 2,166 | | | | 1,064,091 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 7,829 | | | | 704,845 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 900 | | | | 219,708 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 604 | | | | 146,494 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 2,093 | | | | 756,117 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 289 | | | | 71,475 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,248 | | | | 134,722 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,968,073 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.7% | |
Cardinal Health, Inc. | | | 1,479 | | | | 163,459 | |
Cencora, Inc. | | | 1,069 | | | | 240,611 | |
Centene Corp.(a) | | | 3,223 | | | | 242,627 | |
Cigna Group (The) | | | 1,705 | | | | 590,680 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 7,662 | | | | 481,787 | |
DaVita, Inc.(a) | | | 286 | | | | 46,884 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 1,422 | | | | 739,440 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 1,138 | | | | 462,517 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.(a) | | | 776 | | | | 56,570 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 729 | | | | 230,903 | |
Labcorp Holdings, Inc. | | | 510 | | | | 113,975 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 794 | | | | 392,569 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 353 | | | | 121,630 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 679 | | | | 105,415 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 5,639 | | | | 3,297,011 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 367 | | | | 84,047 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.3% | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 954 | | | | 113,288 | |
Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | | | 4,253 | | | | 97,266 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 2,526 | | | | 161,992 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 3,546 | | | | 453,994 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.0% | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 4,337 | | | | 76,331 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.1% | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,675 | | | | 339,217 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. | | | 205 | | | | 863,485 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 1,344 | | | | 56,099 | |
Carnival Corp.(a) | | | 6,146 | | | | 113,578 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a) | | | 8,344 | | | | 480,781 | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | | 726 | | | | 119,158 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 211 | | | | 90,760 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.(a) | | | 764 | | | | 113,087 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,498 | | | | 345,289 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 2,166 | | | | 109,036 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A | | | 1,420 | | | | 353,012 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 4,380 | | | | 1,333,754 | |
MGM Resorts International(a) | | | 1,415 | | | | 55,312 | |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 2,684 | | | | 55,049 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure (continued) | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | | 1,451 | | | $ | 257,349 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 6,914 | | | | 674,046 | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | | 585 | | | | 56,090 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 1,723 | | | | 240,720 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,655,822 | |
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Household Durables — 0.4% | | | | | | |
DR Horton, Inc. | | | 1,798 | | | | 343,005 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 942 | | | | 165,820 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A | | | 1,479 | | | | 277,283 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 319 | | | | 51,257 | |
NVR, Inc.(a) | | | 18 | | | | 176,612 | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 1,264 | | | | 181,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 1,195,399 | |
| | |
Household Products — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 1,497 | | | | 156,766 | |
Clorox Co. (The) | | | 759 | | | | 123,648 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 4,980 | | | | 516,974 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 2,064 | | | | 293,666 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 14,375 | | | | 2,489,750 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,580,804 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.3% | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 5,651 | | | | 713,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Insurance — 2.3% | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 3,063 | | | | 342,443 | |
Allstate Corp. (The) | | | 1,616 | | | | 306,474 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 3,946 | | | | 288,966 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 1,331 | | | | 460,513 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd.(a) | | | 2,288 | | | | 255,981 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. | | | 1,333 | | | | 375,066 | |
Assurant, Inc. | | | 320 | | | | 63,635 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 1,445 | | | | 149,702 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 2,292 | | | | 660,990 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 947 | | | | 128,906 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 530 | | | | 56,132 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 1,788 | | | | 210,287 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 1,116 | | | | 88,220 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 3,002 | | | | 669,716 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 3,602 | | | | 297,093 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 1,306 | | | | 112,185 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 3,576 | | | | 907,446 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 2,188 | | | | 264,967 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 1,396 | | | | 326,832 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 1,849 | | | | 104,894 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 623 | | | | 183,492 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 6,253,940 | |
|
Interactive Media & Services — 6.8% | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A | | | 35,778 | | | | 5,933,781 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C, NVS | | | 29,330 | | | | 4,903,683 | |
Match Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,580 | | | | 59,787 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | | | 13,341 | | | | 7,636,922 | |
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| | | | | | | 18,534,173 | |
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IT Services — 0.8% | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 3,825 | | | | 1,352,061 | |
Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 919 | | | | 92,773 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 3,038 | | | | 234,473 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 348 | | | | 69,262 | |
Gartner, Inc.(a) | | | 470 | | | | 238,177 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 864 | | | | 135,458 | |
VeriSign, Inc.(a) | | | 514 | | | | 97,640 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,219,844 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Leisure Products — 0.0% | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 788 | | | $ | 56,988 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 1.4% | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,788 | | | | 265,482 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 972 | | | | 77,692 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a) | | | 308 | | | | 60,667 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 3,925 | | | | 1,091,228 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,050 | | | | 248,818 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a) | | | 130 | | | | 194,961 | |
Revvity, Inc. | | | 760 | | | | 97,090 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 2,333 | | | | 1,443,124 | |
Waters Corp.(a) | | | 359 | | | | 129,201 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 445 | | | | 133,571 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,741,834 | |
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Machinery — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 2,961 | | | | 1,158,106 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 835 | | | | 270,365 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 1,564 | | | | 652,704 | |
Dover Corp. | | | 839 | | | | 160,870 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 2,146 | | | | 169,384 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 468 | | | | 100,386 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 1,655 | | | | 433,726 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 2,469 | | | | 242,357 | |
Nordson Corp.(c) | | | 330 | | | | 86,668 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 2,454 | | | | 255,069 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 3,184 | | | | 314,197 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 787 | | | | 497,242 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 994 | | | | 97,203 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 323 | | | | 93,576 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 930 | | | | 102,421 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 1,064 | | | | 193,403 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 1,486 | | | | 200,655 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 5,028,332 | |
| | |
Media — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A(a)(c) | | | 595 | | | | 192,828 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 23,590 | | | | 985,354 | |
Fox Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 1,376 | | | | 58,246 | |
Fox Corp., Class B | | | 789 | | | | 30,613 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 2,284 | | | | 72,243 | |
News Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 2,325 | | | | 61,915 | |
News Corp., Class B | | | 668 | | | | 18,671 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 1,206 | | | | 124,688 | |
Paramount Global, Class B, NVS | | | 3,645 | | | | 38,710 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 1,583,268 | |
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Metals & Mining — 0.4% | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 8,745 | | | | 436,550 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 6,981 | | | | 373,135 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 1,454 | | | | 218,594 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 879 | | | | 110,824 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,139,103 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | | | 3,974 | | | | 116,915 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 2,108 | | | | 219,506 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 5,141 | | | | 297,098 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 3,038 | | | | 271,020 | |
Sempra | | | 3,847 | | | | 321,725 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,226,264 | |
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Office REITs — 0.0% | |
BXP, Inc. | | | 882 | | | | 70,966 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.8% | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 11,831 | | | $ | 261,347 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 2,034 | | | | 331,359 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 3,569 | | | | 325,243 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 2,565 | | | | 337,169 | |
Targa Resources Corp. | | | 1,333 | | | | 197,297 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 1,963 | | | | 265,064 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 7,410 | | | | 338,267 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,055,746 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 0.2% | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 3,929 | | | | 199,554 | |
Southwest Airlines Co. | | | 3,615 | | | | 107,112 | |
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,028 | | | | 115,718 | |
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| | | | | | | 422,384 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.1% | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 1,422 | | | | 141,759 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 12,369 | | | | 639,972 | |
Catalent, Inc.(a) | | | 1,105 | | | | 66,930 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 4,817 | | | | 4,267,573 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 15,479 | | | | 1,757,795 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 34,603 | | | | 1,001,411 | |
Viatris, Inc. | | | 7,298 | | | | 84,730 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Class A | | | 2,763 | | | | 539,835 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 8,358,246 | |
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Professional Services — 0.6% | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 2,488 | | | | 688,504 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 709 | | | | 152,456 | |
Dayforce, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 968 | | | | 59,290 | |
Equifax, Inc. | | | 758 | | | | 222,746 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 1,964 | | | | 263,549 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. | | | 292 | | | | 48,639 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 873 | | | | 233,929 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,669,113 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.2% | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,846 | | | | 229,790 | |
CoStar Group, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 2,502 | | | | 188,751 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | 418,541 | |
|
Residential REITs — 0.3% | |
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | | | 870 | | | | 195,968 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 660 | | | | 81,530 | |
Equity Residential | | | 2,091 | | | | 155,696 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 394 | | | | 116,395 | |
Invitation Homes, Inc. | | | 3,441 | | | | 121,330 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 709 | | | | 112,660 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 1,839 | | | | 83,380 | |
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| | | | | | | 866,959 | |
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Retail REITs — 0.3% | |
Federal Realty Investment Trust | | | 467 | | | | 53,691 | |
Kimco Realty Corp. | | | 4,123 | | | | 95,736 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 5,292 | | | | 335,619 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 985 | | | | 71,146 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 1,878 | | | | 317,420 | |
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| | | | | | | 873,612 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 12.1% | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | | | 9,883 | | | | 1,621,603 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 3,029 | | | | 697,185 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 5,056 | | | | 1,021,565 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 28,425 | | | | 4,903,312 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 830 | | | | 93,807 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF (Percentages shown are based on Net Assets) |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued) | |
First Solar, Inc.(a) | | | 649 | | | $ | 161,887 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 26,027 | | | | 610,593 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 820 | | | | 635,016 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 798 | | | | 651,232 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 3,288 | | | | 263,993 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 6,765 | | | | 701,598 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 297 | | | | 274,576 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 150,219 | | | | 18,242,595 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 1,561 | | | | 374,656 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 2,624 | | | | 190,529 | |
Qorvo, Inc.(a) | | | 577 | | | | 59,604 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 6,803 | | | | 1,156,850 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 965 | | | | 95,313 | |
Teradyne, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 133,930 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 5,575 | | | | 1,151,628 | |
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| | | | | | | 33,041,472 | |
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Software — 11.1% | |
Adobe, Inc.(a) | | | 2,708 | | | | 1,402,148 | |
ANSYS, Inc.(a) | | | 529 | | | | 168,555 | |
Autodesk, Inc.(a) | | | 1,309 | | | | 360,603 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 1,678 | | | | 454,788 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,415 | | | | 396,865 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.(a) | | | 149 | | | | 289,585 | |
Fortinet, Inc.(a) | | | 3,891 | | | | 301,747 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 3,319 | | | | 91,040 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 1,707 | | | | 1,060,047 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 45,390 | | | | 19,531,317 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 9,761 | | | | 1,663,275 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 1,976 | | | | 675,397 | |
PTC, Inc.(a) | | | 741 | | | | 133,869 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 652 | | | | 362,799 | |
Salesforce, Inc. | | | 5,917 | | | | 1,619,542 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.(a) | | | 1,258 | | | | 1,125,143 | |
Synopsys, Inc.(a) | | | 933 | | | | 472,462 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 260 | | | | 151,767 | |
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| | | | | | | 30,260,949 | |
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Specialized REITs — 1.1% | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 2,850 | | | | 662,796 | |
Crown Castle, Inc. | | | 2,663 | | | | 315,912 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 1,886 | | | | 305,211 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 578 | | | | 513,050 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 1,299 | | | | 234,067 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc. | | | 1,790 | | | | 212,706 | |
Public Storage | | | 957 | | | | 348,223 | |
SBA Communications Corp., Class A | | | 661 | | | | 159,103 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 6,362 | | | | 211,918 | |
Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 4,405 | | | | 149,153 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,112,139 | |
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Specialty Retail — 2.1% | |
AutoZone, Inc.(a) | | | 104 | | | | 327,604 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 1,197 | | | | 123,650 | |
CarMax, Inc.(a) | | | 953 | | | | 73,743 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 6,055 | | | | 2,453,486 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 3,480 | | | | 942,558 | |
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O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a) | | | 353 | | | $ | 406,515 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 2,044 | | | | 307,642 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 6,901 | | | | 811,144 | |
Tractor Supply Co. | | | 663 | | | | 192,887 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc.(a) | | | 292 | | | | 113,623 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,752,852 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 8.3% | |
Apple Inc. | | | 92,843 | | | | 21,632,419 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 7,876 | | | | 161,143 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 5,996 | | | | 215,077 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 1,249 | | | | 154,264 | |
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | 1,286 | | | | 140,856 | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a)(c) | | | 306 | | | | 127,418 | |
Western Digital Corp.(a) | | | 1,987 | | | | 135,692 | |
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| | | | | | | 22,566,869 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.4% | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a) | | | 935 | | | | 149,086 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a) | | | 703 | | | | 190,759 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 7,330 | | | | 647,972 | |
Ralph Lauren Corp., Class A | | | 239 | | | | 46,335 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 1,395 | | | | 65,537 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,099,689 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.2% | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 3,509 | | | | 250,613 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 406 | | | | 328,750 | |
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| | | | | | | 579,363 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.1% | |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 1,194 | | | | 174,611 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | |
T-Mobile U.S., Inc. | | | 2,988 | | | | 616,604 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $233,853,886) | | | | 271,593,493 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 0.4% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(b)(d)(e) | | | 648,327 | | | | 648,846 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(b)(d) | | | 391,776 | | | | 391,776 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 0.4% (Cost: $1,040,354) | | | | 1,040,622 | |
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Total Investments — 100.2% (Cost: $234,894,240) | | | | 272,634,115 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)% | | | | (476,383 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | $ | 272,157,732 | |
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(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Affiliate of the Fund. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security is on loan. |
(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 (unaudited) (continued) September 30, 2024 | | iShares® ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF |
Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
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BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 96,777 | | | $ | 551,739 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 94 | | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 648,846 | | | | 648,327 | | | $ | 655 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 306,229 | | | | 85,547 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 391,776 | | | | 391,776 | | | | 10,799 | | | | — | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 732,822 | | | | 72,998 | | | | (94,490 | ) | | | 10,649 | | | | 86,054 | | | | 808,033 | | | | 851 | | | | 8,594 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 10,743 | | | $ | 86,290 | | | $ | 1,848,655 | | | | | | | $ | 20,048 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Micro E-Mini S&P 500 Index | | | 18 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 523 | | | $ | 7,864 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,864 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,864 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 34,558 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 34,558 | |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 438 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 438 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 496,305 | |
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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 271,593,493 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 271,593,493 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,040,622 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,040,622 | |
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| | $ | 272,634,115 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 272,634,115 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 7,864 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,864 | |
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(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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Aerospace & Defense — 1.1% | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 3,513 | | | $ | 1,154,688 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 7,533 | | | | 465,765 | |
Woodward, Inc. | | | 5,493 | | | | 942,105 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.2% | |
GXO Logistics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 11,000 | | | | 572,770 | |
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Automobile Components — 1.0% | |
Autoliv, Inc. | | | 6,710 | | | | 626,513 | |
Gentex Corp. | | | 21,021 | | | | 624,113 | |
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(a)(b) | | | 26,169 | | | | 231,596 | |
Lear Corp. | | | 5,215 | | | | 569,217 | |
Visteon Corp.(a) | | | 2,541 | | | | 242,005 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,293,444 | |
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Automobiles — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 10,962 | | | | 422,366 | |
Thor Industries, Inc. | | | 4,919 | | | | 540,549 | |
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| | | | | | | 962,915 | |
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Banks — 6.1% | | | | | | |
Associated Banc-Corp. | | | 13,935 | | | | 300,160 | |
Bank OZK | | | 9,839 | | | | 422,979 | |
Cadence Bank | | | 13,578 | | | | 432,459 | |
Columbia Banking System, Inc. | | | 19,386 | | | | 506,168 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 10,759 | | | | 639,085 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | 5,930 | | | | 663,330 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 12,712 | | | | 1,051,791 | |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 11,853 | | | | 438,680 | |
First Horizon Corp. | | | 49,625 | | | | 770,676 | |
FNB Corp. | | | 33,094 | | | | 466,956 | |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,460 | | | | 478,022 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp. | | | 7,920 | | | | 405,266 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | | 17,032 | | | | 461,397 | |
International Bancshares Corp. | | | 4,949 | | | | 295,901 | |
New York Community Bancorp, Inc.(b) | | | 27,454 | | | | 308,308 | |
Old National Bancorp | | | 29,254 | | | | 545,880 | |
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 7,089 | | | | 694,509 | |
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 8,737 | | | | 629,676 | |
SouthState Corp. | | | 7,056 | | | | 685,702 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 13,204 | | | | 587,182 | |
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a) | | | 4,198 | | | | 299,989 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | | 4,121 | | | | 433,158 | |
United Bankshares, Inc. | | | 12,417 | | | | 460,671 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 39,761 | | | | 360,235 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | | 15,722 | | | | 732,802 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 6,099 | | | | 661,924 | |
Zions Bancorp N.A. | | | 13,546 | | | | 639,642 | |
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Beverages — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A, NVS(a) | | | 802 | | | | 231,890 | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 14,363 | | | | 450,424 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | | | 542 | | | | 713,489 | |
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Biotechnology — 3.2% | | | | | | |
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 11,390 | | | | 220,624 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 17,529 | | | | 1,232,113 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.(a) | | | 10,829 | | | | 571,771 | |
Exelixis, Inc.(a) | | | 26,277 | | | | 681,888 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 11,667 | | | | 667,819 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 9,295 | | | | 1,070,970 | |
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Roivant Sciences Ltd.(a) | | | 40,144 | | | $ | 463,262 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 8,778 | | | | 1,096,285 | |
United Therapeutics Corp.(a)(b) | | | 4,080 | | | | 1,462,068 | |
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Broadline Retail — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 25,602 | | | | 401,695 | |
Nordstrom, Inc. | | | 8,940 | | | | 201,061 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,636 | | | | 547,819 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,150,575 | |
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Building Products — 4.2% | | | | | | |
AAON, Inc. | | | 6,161 | | | | 664,402 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 6,493 | | | | 1,020,440 | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 4,230 | | | | 1,902,443 | |
Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. | | | 11,439 | | | | 1,024,134 | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | | 2,952 | | | | 1,783,864 | |
Owens Corning | | | 8,023 | | | | 1,416,220 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 3,867 | | | | 739,641 | |
Trex Co., Inc.(a) | | | 9,972 | | | | 663,936 | |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 5,587 | | | | 733,070 | |
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Capital Markets — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 2,734 | | | | 486,105 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 3,270 | | | | 828,422 | |
Federated Hermes, Inc., Class B | | | 7,219 | | | | 265,443 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc., Class A | | | 4,872 | | | | 769,873 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 9,982 | | | | 1,391,091 | |
Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 11,727 | | | | 446,447 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 14,941 | | | | 919,619 | |
SEI Investments Co. | | | 9,086 | | | | 628,660 | |
Stifel Financial Corp. | | | 9,402 | | | | 882,848 | |
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Chemicals — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Arcadium Lithium PLC(a) | | | 98,643 | | | | 281,133 | |
Ashland, Inc. | | | 4,488 | | | | 390,321 | |
Avient Corp. | | | 8,375 | | | | 421,430 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.(a) | | | 20,113 | | | | 727,890 | |
Cabot Corp. | | | 5,068 | | | | 566,450 | |
NewMarket Corp. | | | 707 | | | | 390,186 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 11,860 | | | | 1,435,060 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The) | | | 3,920 | | | | 339,864 | |
Westlake Corp. | | | 3,066 | | | | 460,789 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,013,123 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.2% | | | | | | |
Brink’s Co. (The) | | | 4,048 | | | | 468,111 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.(a) | | | 4,653 | | | | 1,124,677 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 3,615 | | | | 641,084 | |
RB Global, Inc. | | | 16,961 | | | | 1,365,191 | |
Stericycle, Inc.(a) | | | 8,545 | | | | 521,245 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | 24,602 | | | | 1,160,230 | |
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Communications Equipment — 0.5% | |
Ciena Corp.(a) | | | 13,251 | | | | 816,129 | |
Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 6,245 | | | | 395,808 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 2.6% | |
AECOM | | | 12,354 | | | | 1,275,798 | |
Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc. | | | 3,273 | | | | 1,277,615 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 4,292 | | | | 1,847,835 | |
MasTec, Inc.(a) | | | 5,669 | | | | 697,854 | |
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Construction & Engineering (continued) | | | | | | |
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | | | 18,827 | | | $ | 516,048 | |
Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 1,857 | | | | 538,437 | |
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Construction Materials — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 3,099 | | | | 891,427 | |
Knife River Corp.(a) | | | 5,204 | | | | 465,186 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 25,149 | | | | 895,053 | |
SLM Corp. | | | 19,945 | | | | 456,142 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 2.0% | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 12,239 | | | | 1,009,473 | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 3,419 | | | | 1,284,552 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.(a) | | | 9,231 | | | | 1,019,195 | |
U.S. Foods Holding Corp.(a) | | | 22,530 | | | | 1,385,595 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 1.9% | | | | | | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 6,110 | | | | 978,761 | |
Berry Global Group, Inc. | | | 10,510 | | | | 714,470 | |
Crown Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,932 | | | | 1,048,160 | |
Graphic Packaging Holding Co. | | | 27,525 | | | | 814,465 | |
Greif, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 2,427 | | | | 152,076 | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,515 | | | | 394,537 | |
Sonoco Products Co. | | | 9,067 | | | | 495,330 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 1.5% | |
Duolingo, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 3,450 | | | | 972,969 | |
Graham Holdings Co., Class B | | | 317 | | | | 260,485 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a) | | | 2,642 | | | | 374,768 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 12,880 | | | | 818,524 | |
Service Corp. International | | | 13,355 | | | | 1,054,110 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.5% | | | | | | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 20,176 | | | | 1,256,965 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.4% | |
Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.(a) | | | 20,380 | | | | 724,101 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc. | | | 10,839 | | | | 330,048 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 2,828 | | | | 778,803 | |
EnerSys | | | 3,695 | | | | 377,075 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 15,295 | | | | 1,074,627 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | | 6,128 | | | | 1,016,512 | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 13,845 | | | | 496,482 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 2.8% | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a) | | | 4,856 | | | | 645,023 | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 8,081 | | | | 438,879 | |
Belden, Inc. | | | 3,756 | | | | 439,940 | |
Cognex Corp. | | | 15,741 | | | | 637,511 | |
Coherent Corp.(a) | | | 14,110 | | | | 1,254,520 | |
Crane NXT Co. | | | 4,502 | | | | 252,562 | |
IPG Photonics Corp.(a) | | | 2,492 | | | | 185,205 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 2,280 | | | | 604,770 | |
Novanta, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,302 | | | | 590,794 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | | 6,976 | | | | 837,678 | |
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Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 10,608 | | | $ | 200,597 | |
Vontier Corp. | | | 14,096 | | | | 475,599 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 0.8% | | | | | | |
ChampionX Corp. | | | 17,670 | | | | 532,750 | |
NOV, Inc. | | | 36,108 | | | | 576,645 | |
Valaris Ltd.(a) | | | 6,110 | | | | 340,633 | |
Weatherford International PLC | | | 6,746 | | | | 572,870 | |
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Entertainment — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Warner Music Group Corp., Class A | | | 13,080 | | | | 409,404 | |
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Financial Services — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 21,525 | | | | 904,696 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | | 9,837 | | | | 632,421 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 3,955 | | | | 392,455 | |
MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 24,092 | | | | 616,755 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 9,018 | | | | 714,406 | |
Western Union Co. (The) | | | 22,636 | | | | 270,047 | |
WEX, Inc.(a) | | | 3,768 | | | | 790,262 | |
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Food Products — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc.(a) | | | 14,656 | | | | 544,617 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 18,042 | | | | 416,229 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 5,967 | | | | 820,045 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 1,759 | | | | 310,586 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.(a) | | | 3,797 | | | | 174,852 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 4,399 | | | | 509,184 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.9% | | | | | | |
New Jersey Resources Corp. | | | 9,185 | | | | 433,532 | |
ONE Gas, Inc. | | | 5,185 | | | | 385,868 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,557 | | | | 409,884 | |
Spire, Inc. | | | 5,284 | | | | 355,560 | |
UGI Corp. | | | 19,690 | | | | 492,644 | |
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Ground Transportation — 1.8% | | | | | | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc. | | | 1,586 | | | | 138,918 | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 14,912 | | | | 804,502 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 3,263 | | | | 616,283 | |
Ryder System, Inc. | | | 3,970 | | | | 578,826 | |
Saia, Inc.(a) | | | 2,444 | | | | 1,068,664 | |
XPO, Inc.(a) | | | 10,724 | | | | 1,152,937 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.0% | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 18,592 | | | | 503,100 | |
Enovis Corp.(a) | | | 5,127 | | | | 220,717 | |
Envista Holdings Corp.(a)(b) | | | 15,740 | | | | 311,022 | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 10,397 | | | | 743,801 | |
Haemonetics Corp.(a) | | | 4,712 | | | | 378,751 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,390 | | | | 701,303 | |
LivaNova PLC(a) | | | 4,962 | | | | 260,703 | |
Masimo Corp.(a) | | | 4,069 | | | | 542,520 | |
Neogen Corp.(a)(b) | | | 18,130 | | | | 304,765 | |
Penumbra, Inc.(a) | | | 3,564 | | | | 692,521 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.3% | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.(a) | | | 8,517 | | | | 540,063 | |
Amedisys, Inc.(a) | | | 3,003 | | | | 289,819 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 1,373 | | | | 825,132 | |
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Encompass Health Corp. | | | 9,283 | | | $ | 897,109 | |
HealthEquity, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 8,034 | | | | 657,583 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.(a) | | | 15,747 | | | | 492,881 | |
R1 RCM, Inc.(a) | | | 14,343 | | | | 203,240 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a) | | | 8,788 | | | | 1,460,566 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 33,543 | | | | 608,806 | |
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | | | 23,802 | | | | 968,741 | |
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. | | | 21,544 | | | | 400,934 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,978,481 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 11,509 | | | | 501,447 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 19,321 | | | | 272,426 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 3.8% | | | | | | |
Aramark | | | 24,372 | | | | 943,927 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 6,312 | | | | 408,071 | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(b) | | | 2,080 | | | | 271,024 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc. | | | 6,769 | | | | 915,236 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc.(a) | | | 5,877 | | | | 213,453 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A(b) | | | 4,130 | | | | 628,586 | |
Light & Wonder, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,194 | | | | 743,442 | |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. | | | 2,992 | | | | 219,852 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 7,787 | | | | 632,460 | |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 6,122 | | | | 1,081,145 | |
Travel + Leisure Co. | | | 6,398 | | | | 294,820 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | 3,451 | | | | 601,475 | |
Wendy’s Co. (The) | | | 15,865 | | | | 277,955 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | 2,695 | | | | 1,121,336 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 7,300 | | | | 570,422 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,923,204 | |
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Household Durables — 2.2% | | | | | | |
KB Home | | | 6,642 | | | | 569,153 | |
Taylor Morrison Home Corp., Class A(a) | | | 9,574 | | | | 672,669 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | | 16,038 | | | | 875,675 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 9,452 | | | | 1,460,240 | |
TopBuild Corp.(a) | | | 2,761 | | | | 1,123,202 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 5,067 | | | | 542,169 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,243,108 | |
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Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.2% | |
Ormat Technologies, Inc. | | | 4,952 | | | | 381,007 | |
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Industrial REITs — 1.3% | | | | | | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 4,450 | | | | 831,349 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 12,147 | | | | 679,989 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 20,059 | | | | 1,009,168 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. | | | 16,748 | | | | 654,680 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,175,186 | |
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Insurance — 5.1% | | | | | | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 6,642 | | | | 894,013 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 5,572 | | | | 250,907 | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 9,701 | | | | 340,505 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 23,826 | | | | 1,478,642 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 9,437 | | | | 622,936 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The) | | | 3,300 | | | | 488,763 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 5,603 | | | | 343,184 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | | | 2,036 | | | | 947,901 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 21,811 | | | | 772,546 | |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 3,102 | | | | 822,495 | |
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Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 6,040 | | | $ | 1,315,935 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,783 | | | | 1,302,889 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 3,832 | | | | 593,883 | |
Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 9,460 | | | | 628,049 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 5,637 | | | | 525,932 | |
Unum Group | | | 11,868 | | | | 705,434 | |
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| | | | | | | 12,034,014 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | |
ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 26,657 | | | | 275,100 | |
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IT Services — 0.4% | | | | | | |
ASGN, Inc.(a) | | | 4,109 | | | | 383,082 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 21,403 | | | | 491,841 | |
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| | | | | | | 874,923 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | 6,130 | | | | 513,817 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | | 4,855 | | | | 404,130 | |
YETI Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 7,717 | | | | 316,628 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,234,575 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 2.5% | |
Avantor, Inc.(a) | | | 62,351 | | | | 1,613,020 | |
Azenta, Inc.(a) | | | 4,512 | | | | 218,561 | |
Bruker Corp. | | | 10,182 | | | | 703,169 | |
Illumina, Inc.(a) | | | 14,660 | | | | 1,911,811 | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,338 | | | | 780,424 | |
Repligen Corp.(a) | | | 4,797 | | | | 713,890 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,940,875 | |
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Machinery — 4.5% | | | | | | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 5,740 | | | | 561,716 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,866 | | | | 479,925 | |
Crane Co. | | | 4,476 | | | | 708,461 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 11,085 | | | | 816,965 | |
Esab Corp. | | | 5,246 | | | | 557,702 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 12,133 | | | | 627,155 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 15,548 | | | | 1,360,605 | |
ITT, Inc. | | | 7,505 | | | | 1,122,073 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,217 | | | | 1,001,768 | |
Middleby Corp. (The)(a) | | | 4,959 | | | | 689,946 | |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | 5,969 | | | | 598,154 | |
Terex Corp. | | | 6,135 | | | | 324,603 | |
Timken Co. (The) | | | 5,853 | | | | 493,349 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 9,563 | | | | 829,399 | |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | | | 2,522 | | | | 522,533 | |
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| | | | | | | 10,694,354 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Kirby Corp.(a) | | | 5,322 | | | | 651,573 | |
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Media — 0.5% | | | | | | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 15,016 | | | | 835,941 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A | | | 2,781 | | | | 459,838 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,295,779 | |
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Metals & Mining — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Alcoa Corp. | | | 23,830 | | | | 919,361 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.(a) | | | 43,301 | | | | 552,954 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | | 10,636 | | | | 584,555 | |
Reliance, Inc. | | | 5,065 | | | | 1,464,849 | |
Royal Gold, Inc. | | | 6,055 | | | | 849,516 | |
United States Steel Corp. | | | 20,632 | | | | 728,928 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.6% | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 45,950 | | | $ | 922,216 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc. | | | 29,118 | | | | 593,425 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,515,641 | |
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Office REITs — 0.7% | | | | | | |
COPT Defense Properties | | | 10,227 | | | | 310,185 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc. | | | 14,055 | | | | 414,341 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 9,765 | | | | 377,906 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 15,256 | | | | 601,086 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,703,518 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.9% | |
Antero Midstream Corp. | | | 31,144 | | | | 468,717 | |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 8,877 | | | | 698,265 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 14,968 | | | | 667,124 | |
PBF Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 9,223 | | | | 285,452 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,119,558 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 5,756 | | | | 618,540 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.7% | | | | | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 11,859 | | | | 720,079 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 34,001 | | | | 319,269 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,204 | | | | 567,392 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,606,740 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a) | | | 5,682 | | | | 633,032 | |
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Professional Services — 1.9% | | | | | | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 4,337 | | | | 222,271 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 14,855 | | | | 566,718 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 4,669 | | | | 538,242 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.(a) | | | 3,245 | | | | 738,432 | |
Genpact Ltd. | | | 15,120 | | | | 592,855 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 3,279 | | | | 288,552 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 4,428 | | | | 325,547 | |
Maximus, Inc. | | | 5,562 | | | | 518,156 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.(a) | | | 3,988 | | | | 657,901 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,448,674 | |
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Real Estate Management & Development — 0.5% | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(a) | | | 4,373 | | | | 1,179,879 | |
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Residential REITs — 1.2% | | | | | | |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 28,964 | | | | 1,111,928 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 17,177 | | | | 1,225,407 | |
Independence Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 20,691 | | | | 424,166 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,761,501 | |
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Retail REITs — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 9,131 | | | | 687,838 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 27,637 | | | | 769,967 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | | | 20,217 | | | | 536,963 | |
NNN REIT, Inc. | | | 16,983 | | | | 823,506 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,818,274 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.7% | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.(a) | | | 14,247 | | | | 331,955 | |
Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 10,490 | | | | 320,994 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a) | | | 4,905 | | | | 609,250 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.(a) | | | 12,639 | | | | 670,752 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,324 | | | | 592,348 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 6,178 | | | | 671,611 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.(a) | | | 4,548 | | | | 943,983 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 5,230 | | | | 335,348 | |
Rambus, Inc.(a) | | | 9,878 | | | | 417,049 | |
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Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a) | | | 2,972 | | | $ | 343,474 | |
Synaptics, Inc.(a) | | | 3,635 | | | | 282,003 | |
Universal Display Corp. | | | 4,049 | | | | 849,885 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,368,652 | |
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Software — 3.1% | | | | | | |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 5,508 | | | | 526,069 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,116 | | | | 498,106 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a) | | | 2,452 | | | | 585,587 | |
Blackbaud, Inc.(a) | | | 3,710 | | | | 314,163 | |
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 4,027 | | | | 619,554 | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 5,473 | | | | 418,849 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 21,930 | | | | 557,680 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 27,431 | | | | 1,466,735 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a) | | | 5,617 | | | | 1,580,511 | |
Qualys, Inc.(a) | | | 3,378 | | | | 433,938 | |
Teradata Corp.(a) | | | 8,902 | | | | 270,087 | |
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| | | | | | | 7,271,279 | |
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Specialized REITs — 2.0% | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 20,726 | | | | 1,115,680 | |
EPR Properties | | | 6,940 | | | | 340,338 | |
Gaming & Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 25,165 | | | | 1,294,739 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | | | 8,060 | | | | 1,076,816 | |
National Storage Affiliates Trust | | | 6,434 | | | | 310,119 | |
PotlatchDeltic Corp. | | | 6,536 | | | | 294,447 | |
Rayonier, Inc. | | | 12,356 | | | | 397,616 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,829,755 | |
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Specialty Retail — 4.3% | | | | | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A(a)(b) | | | 4,704 | | | | 658,090 | |
AutoNation, Inc.(a) | | | 2,402 | | | | 429,766 | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.(a) | | | 5,807 | | | | 1,530,028 | |
Five Below, Inc.(a) | | | 5,054 | | | | 446,521 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b) | | | 9,855 | | | | 1,223,695 | |
GameStop Corp., Class A(a)(b) | | | 35,689 | | | | 818,349 | |
Gap, Inc. (The) | | | 20,414 | | | | 450,129 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A | | | 2,452 | | | | 778,853 | |
Murphy U.S.A., Inc.(b) | | | 1,717 | | | | 846,258 | |
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | | | 1,749 | | | | 284,073 | |
RH(a) | | | 1,374 | | | | 459,507 | |
Valvoline, Inc.(a) | | | 11,819 | | | | 494,625 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 11,796 | | | | 1,827,436 | |
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| | | | | | | 10,247,330 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.6% | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 28,443 | | | | 1,428,976 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.4% | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 10,827 | | | | 459,498 | |
Carter’s, Inc. | | | 3,308 | | | | 214,954 | |
Columbia Sportswear Co. | | | 2,980 | | | | 247,906 | |
Crocs, Inc.(a) | | | 5,466 | | | | 791,531 | |
PVH Corp. | | | 5,178 | | | | 522,098 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a) | | | 12,186 | | | | 815,487 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 17,379 | | | | 154,847 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class C, NVS(a) | | | 12,716 | | | | 106,306 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,312,627 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 2.0% | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 3,520 | | | | 785,418 | |
Core & Main, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 17,787 | | | | 789,743 | |
GATX Corp. | | | 3,265 | | | | 432,449 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A | | | 4,135 | | | | 355,858 | |
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Watsco, Inc. | | | 3,196 | | | $ | 1,572,049 | |
WESCO International, Inc. | | | 4,135 | | | | 694,597 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,630,114 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | 23,206 | | | | 895,055 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 99.8% (Cost: $204,769,489) | | | | | | | 236,063,656 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 4.4% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(c)(d)(e) | | | 10,096,501 | | | | 10,104,578 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(c)(d) | | | 344,643 | | | | 344,643 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 4.4% (Cost: $10,443,382) | | | | | | | 10,449,221 | |
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Total Investments — 104.2% (Cost: $215,212,871) | | | | | | | 246,512,877 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (4.2)% | | | | (9,879,019 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 236,633,858 | |
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(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 six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
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BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 8,474,748 | | | $ | 1,625,653 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 4,022 | | | $ | 10,104,578 | | | | 10,096,501 | | | $ | 12,704 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 258,761 | | | | 85,882 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 344,643 | | | | 344,643 | | | | 11,186 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 4,022 | | | $ | 10,449,221 | | | | | | | $ | 23,890 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P Mid 400 E-Mini Index | | | 1 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 315 | | | $ | 8,238 | |
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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:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Assets — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,238 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,238 | |
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| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (18,980 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (18,980 | ) |
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,090 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,090 | |
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Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | $ | 749,050 | |
For more information about the Fund’s investment risks regarding derivative financial instruments, refer to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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Fair Value Hierarchy as of Period End
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of financial instruments at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 236,063,656 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 236,063,656 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 10,449,221 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,449,221 | |
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| | $ | 246,512,877 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 246,512,877 | |
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Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 8,238 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,238 | |
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| (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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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense — 0.9% | | | | | | |
AAR Corp.(a) | | | 2,451 | | | $ | 160,197 | |
AeroVironment, Inc.(a) | | | 1,950 | | | | 390,975 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 3,532 | | | | 130,684 | |
Triumph Group, Inc.(a) | | | 5,411 | | | | 69,748 | |
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| | | | | | | 751,604 | |
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Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Forward Air Corp. | | | 1,328 | | | | 47,011 | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A | | | 4,300 | | | | 195,435 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 242,446 | |
| | |
Automobile Components — 1.4% | | | | | | |
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 8,258 | | | | 51,034 | |
Dana, Inc. | | | 8,995 | | | | 94,987 | |
Dorman Products, Inc.(a) | | | 1,899 | | | | 214,815 | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.(a) | | | 2,897 | | | | 120,226 | |
Gentherm, Inc.(a) | | | 2,178 | | | | 101,386 | |
LCI Industries | | | 1,777 | | | | 214,200 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc. | | | 1,560 | | | | 222,097 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 1,436 | | | | 47,675 | |
XPEL, Inc.(a) | | | 1,578 | | | | 68,438 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,134,858 | |
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Automobiles — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 2,027 | | | | 117,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Banks — 9.7% | | | | | | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 4,470 | | | | 278,883 | |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. | | | 6,165 | | | | 232,236 | |
Axos Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 3,713 | | | | 233,473 | |
Banc of California, Inc. | | | 9,587 | | | | 141,217 | |
BancFirst Corp. | | | 1,379 | | | | 145,140 | |
Bancorp, Inc. (The)(a)(b) | | | 3,399 | | | | 181,846 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | 2,717 | | | | 170,546 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 5,149 | | | | 187,630 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 2,357 | | | | 140,383 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,807 | | | | 75,593 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 6,183 | | | | 62,386 | |
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. | | | 8,487 | | | | 49,564 | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 4,848 | | | | 208,222 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 1,558 | | | | 45,977 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 981 | | | | 115,160 | |
Community Financial System, Inc. | | | 3,562 | | | | 206,845 | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 2,053 | | | | 95,362 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 9,075 | | | | 161,716 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,459 | | | | 70,819 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,066 | | | | 46,650 | |
FB Financial Corp. | | | 2,435 | | | | 114,275 | |
First BanCorp/Puerto Rico | | | 10,781 | | | | 228,234 | |
First Bancorp/Southern Pines NC | | | 2,863 | | | | 119,072 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 7,053 | | | | 120,959 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 6,599 | | | | 166,493 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | | 8,925 | | | | 206,614 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 12,309 | | | | 223,162 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 1,808 | | | | 33,629 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 2,413 | | | | 52,531 | |
Hilltop Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,205 | | | | 103,073 | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,391 | | | | 105,391 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 2,948 | | | | 174,315 | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 2,509 | | | | 144,669 | |
Lakeland Financial Corp. | | | 1,763 | | | | 114,807 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 2,609 | | | | 109,839 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,182 | | | | 140,740 | |
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Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 8,790 | | | $ | 117,610 | |
OFG Bancorp | | | 3,183 | | | | 142,980 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 6,665 | | | | 167,691 | |
Park National Corp. | | | 1,011 | | | | 169,828 | |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 1,738 | | | | 114,725 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 561 | | | | 45,020 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 7,629 | | | | 141,594 | |
Renasant Corp. | | | 4,393 | | | | 142,773 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,594 | | | | 108,870 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 5,804 | | | | 154,677 | |
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | | | 3,492 | | | | 280,931 | |
Simmons First National Corp., Class A | | | 8,467 | | | | 182,379 | |
Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 1,977 | | | | 66,091 | |
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,296 | | | | 85,333 | |
Tompkins Financial Corp. | | | 866 | | | | 50,046 | |
Triumph Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 1,515 | | | | 120,503 | |
TrustCo Bank Corp. | | | 1,323 | | | | 43,752 | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 4,243 | | | | 135,012 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 8,263 | | | | 240,288 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,671 | | | | 96,621 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 4,884 | | | | 170,207 | |
Westamerica BanCorp | | | 1,828 | | | | 90,340 | |
WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 4,059 | | | | 206,968 | |
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| | | | | | | 8,081,690 | |
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Beverages — 0.2% | | | | | | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc. | | | 989 | | | | 82,334 | |
National Beverage Corp. | | | 1,626 | | | | 76,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 158,659 | |
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Biotechnology — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Alkermes PLC(a) | | | 11,463 | | | | 320,849 | |
Arcus Biosciences, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,749 | | | | 57,322 | |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 7,797 | | | | 155,004 | |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.(a) | | | 8,546 | | | | 95,203 | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 9,923 | | | | 40,883 | |
Myriad Genetics, Inc.(a) | | | 6,322 | | | | 173,160 | |
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | | | 4,101 | | | | 184,545 | |
REGENXBIO, Inc.(a) | | | 3,143 | | | | 32,970 | |
Vericel Corp.(a) | | | 3,408 | | | | 143,988 | |
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.(a) | | | 6,441 | | | | 48,243 | |
Xencor, Inc.(a) | | | 4,297 | | | | 86,413 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,338,580 | |
| | |
Broadline Retail — 0.2% | | | | | | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | | 7,769 | | | | 163,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Building Products — 1.9% | | | | | | |
American Woodmark Corp.(a) | | | 1,092 | | | | 102,047 | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 1,536 | | | | 107,543 | |
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | | | 3,042 | | | | 399,810 | |
AZZ, Inc. | | | 2,083 | | | | 172,077 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 2,130 | | | | 148,951 | |
Griffon Corp. | | | 2,846 | | | | 199,220 | |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,923 | | | | 152,219 | |
Insteel Industries, Inc. | | | 1,344 | | | | 41,785 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 3,289 | | | | 91,270 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 10,193 | | | | 205,287 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,620,209 | |
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Capital Markets — 2.8% | | | | | | |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | | | 4,862 | | | | 210,622 | |
BGC Group, Inc., Class A | | | 22,827 | | | | 209,552 | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | | | 1,965 | | | | 49,911 | |
Cohen & Steers, Inc. | | | 1,865 | | | | 178,947 | |
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Capital Markets (continued) | | | | | | |
Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 1,859 | | | $ | 122,378 | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 3,649 | | | | 249,993 | |
Piper Sandler Cos | | | 1,102 | | | | 312,759 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 1,661 | | | | 221,478 | |
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | | | 4,363 | | | | 247,949 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,977 | | | | 161,877 | |
Virtu Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 5,723 | | | | 174,322 | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 463 | | | | 96,975 | |
WisdomTree, Inc. | | | 8,286 | | | | 82,777 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,319,540 | |
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Chemicals — 2.4% | | | | | | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 1,846 | | | | 56,081 | |
Balchem Corp. | | | 2,259 | | | | 397,584 | |
Hawkins, Inc. | | | 1,329 | | | | 169,408 | |
HB Fuller Co. | | | 3,796 | | | | 301,326 | |
Ingevity Corp.(a) | | | 2,530 | | | | 98,670 | |
Innospec, Inc. | | | 1,741 | | | | 196,890 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,426 | | | | 52,092 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,776 | | | | 64,154 | |
Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 2,247 | | | | 173,536 | |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | | | 960 | | | | 161,750 | |
Sensient Technologies Corp. | | | 2,956 | | | | 237,130 | |
Stepan Co. | | | 1,470 | | | | 113,558 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 2,022,179 | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.0% | | | | | | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 4,379 | | | | 231,036 | |
Brady Corp., Class A, NVS | | | 3,066 | | | | 234,948 | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 3,100 | | | | 60,419 | |
Enviri Corp.(a) | | | 5,618 | | | | 58,090 | |
GEO Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 9,469 | | | | 121,677 | |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.(a) | | | 5,100 | | | | 56,967 | |
HNI Corp. | | | 3,292 | | | | 177,241 | |
Interface, Inc., Class A | | | 4,052 | | | | 76,867 | |
Liquidity Services, Inc.(a) | | | 1,578 | | | | 35,978 | |
Matthews International Corp., Class A | | | 2,127 | | | | 49,346 | |
MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 4,853 | | | | 120,160 | |
OPENLANE, Inc.(a) | | | 7,549 | | | | 127,427 | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 8,192 | | | | 58,409 | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 1,046 | | | | 207,788 | |
Viad Corp.(a) | | | 1,487 | | | | 53,279 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,669,632 | |
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Communications Equipment — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Calix, Inc.(a) | | | 4,092 | | | | 158,729 | |
Digi International, Inc.(a) | | | 2,531 | | | | 69,678 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.(a) | | | 9,114 | | | | 136,983 | |
Harmonic, Inc.(a) | | | 8,085 | | | | 117,799 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 4,996 | | | | 108,663 | |
Viasat, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 5,871 | | | | 70,100 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 15,516 | | | | 139,954 | |
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| | | | | | | 801,906 | |
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Construction & Engineering — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 3,396 | | | | 321,805 | |
Dycom Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 2,025 | | | | 399,127 | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | | 3,047 | | | | 241,566 | |
MYR Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,156 | | | | 118,178 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,080,676 | |
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Consumer Finance — 0.8% | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,688 | | | | 80,315 | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,646 | | | | 77,806 | |
Enova International, Inc.(a) | | | 1,834 | | | | 153,671 | |
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Green Dot Corp., Class A(a) | | | 875 | | | $ | 10,246 | |
Navient Corp. | | | 5,529 | | | | 86,197 | |
PRA Group, Inc.(a) | | | 2,761 | | | | 61,736 | |
PROG Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,959 | | | | 143,482 | |
World Acceptance Corp.(a) | | | 228 | | | | 26,900 | |
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| | | | | | | 640,353 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.7% | | | | |
Andersons, Inc. (The) | | | 2,238 | | | | 112,213 | |
Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 2,428 | | | | 102,000 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.(a) | | | 6,858 | | | | 120,358 | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 1,748 | | | | 160,432 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 2,345 | | | | 52,552 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.(a) | | | 4,160 | | | | 69,971 | |
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| | | | | | | 617,526 | |
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Containers & Packaging — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 2,633 | | | | 36,388 | |
O-I Glass, Inc.(a) | | | 10,885 | | | | 142,811 | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 8,656 | | | | 314,213 | |
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| | | | | | | 493,412 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.(a) | | | 2,631 | | | | 198,588 | |
Frontdoor, Inc.(a) | | | 5,336 | | | | 256,074 | |
Mister Car Wash, Inc.(a) | | | 6,576 | | | | 42,810 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 4,208 | | | | 93,586 | |
Strategic Education, Inc. | | | 1,703 | | | | 157,613 | |
Stride, Inc.(a) | | | 2,962 | | | | 252,688 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,001,359 | |
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Diversified REITs — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | | | 5,091 | | | | 97,747 | |
American Assets Trust, Inc. | | | 3,301 | | | | 88,203 | |
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. | | | 4,691 | | | | 50,803 | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 12,118 | | | | 413,830 | |
Global Net Lease, Inc. | | | 13,776 | | | | 115,994 | |
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| | | | | | | 766,577 | |
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Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.9% | | | | | | |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,942 | | | | 223,357 | |
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,422 | | | | 25,158 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 70,786 | | | | 502,580 | |
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| | |
| | | | | | | 751,095 | |
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Electric Utilities — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Otter Tail Corp. | | | 2,918 | | | | 228,071 | |
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Electrical Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Powell Industries, Inc. | | | 651 | | | | 144,515 | |
Sunrun, Inc.(a) | | | 15,561 | | | | 281,032 | |
Vicor Corp.(a) | | | 1,610 | | | | 67,781 | |
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| | | | | | | 493,328 | |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 3.8% | |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | | | 2,623 | | | | 276,044 | |
Arlo Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 6,978 | | | | 84,504 | |
Badger Meter, Inc. | | | 2,048 | | | | 447,304 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 2,528 | | | | 112,041 | |
CTS Corp. | | | 2,128 | | | | 102,953 | |
ePlus, Inc.(a) | | | 1,856 | | | | 182,519 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a) | | | 1,951 | | | | 420,226 | |
Itron, Inc.(a) | | | 3,130 | | | | 334,315 | |
Knowles Corp.(a) | | | 6,146 | | | | 110,812 | |
OSI Systems, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 1,108 | | | | 168,228 | |
PC Connection, Inc. | | | 860 | | | | 64,870 | |
Plexus Corp.(a) | | | 1,899 | | | | 259,612 | |
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Rogers Corp.(a) | | | 1,184 | | | $ | 133,804 | |
Sanmina Corp.(a) | | | 3,804 | | | | 260,384 | |
ScanSource, Inc.(a) | | | 1,580 | | | | 75,887 | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 7,085 | | | | 129,301 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,162,804 | |
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Energy Equipment & Services — 1.3% | | | | | | |
Archrock, Inc. | | | 11,782 | | | | 238,468 | |
Bristow Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,726 | | | | 59,875 | |
Cactus, Inc., Class A | | | 4,628 | | | | 276,153 | |
Core Laboratories, Inc.(b) | | | 3,288 | | | | 60,926 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 9,933 | | | | 110,256 | |
Innovex International, Inc.(a) | | | 2,437 | | | | 35,775 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd.(a) | | | 634 | | | | 40,874 | |
Tidewater, Inc.(a) | | | 3,368 | | | | 241,789 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,064,116 | |
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Entertainment — 0.5% | | | | | | |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 7,451 | | | | 207,436 | |
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., Class A(a) | | | 1,165 | | | | 242,623 | |
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| | | | | | | 450,059 | |
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Financial Services — 2.0% | | | | | | |
EVERTEC, Inc. | | | 4,471 | | | | 151,522 | |
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. | | | 8,107 | | | | 279,448 | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 428 | | | | 39,047 | |
Mr. Cooper Group, Inc.(a) | | | 4,489 | | | | 413,796 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 5,558 | | | | 228,934 | |
Payoneer Global, Inc.(a) | | | 17,309 | | | | 130,337 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 4,306 | | | | 149,375 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 2,236 | | | | 253,987 | |
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Food Products — 1.2% | | | | | | |
B&G Foods, Inc. | | | 5,563 | | | | 49,399 | |
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | | | 2,841 | | | | 212,620 | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 2,348 | | | | 69,360 | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 6,308 | | | | 54,438 | |
J & J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 1,082 | | | | 186,234 | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 631 | | | | 59,509 | |
Simply Good Foods Co. (The)(a) | | | 6,357 | | | | 221,033 | |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | 1,146 | | | | 35,492 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,266 | | | | 137,107 | |
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Gas Utilities — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | | 1,567 | | | | 194,574 | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co. | | | 2,694 | | | | 109,969 | |
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Ground Transportation — 0.7% | | | | | | |
ArcBest Corp. | | | 1,651 | | | | 179,051 | |
Heartland Express, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 36,840 | |
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 8,519 | | | | 28,113 | |
Marten Transport Ltd. | | | 4,017 | | | | 71,101 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B | | | 3,297 | | | | 94,096 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 4,318 | | | | 166,632 | |
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Artivion, Inc.(a) | | | 2,620 | | | | 69,744 | |
Avanos Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 3,193 | | | | 76,728 | |
CONMED Corp. | | | 2,144 | | | | 154,197 | |
Glaukos Corp.(a) | | | 3,825 | | | | 498,321 | |
ICU Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 1,700 | | | | 309,774 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.(a) | | | 3,483 | | | | 143,639 | |
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Integer Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 2,334 | | | $ | 303,420 | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a) | | | 4,637 | | | | 84,254 | |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | | | 1,423 | | | | 132,182 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 4,052 | | | | 400,459 | |
Omnicell, Inc.(a) | | | 3,217 | | | | 140,261 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp.(a) | | | 4,025 | | | | 183,540 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.(a) | | | 3,440 | | | | 127,796 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,570 | | | | 193,814 | |
UFP Technologies, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 508 | | | | 160,884 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services — 2.7% | | | | | | |
AdaptHealth Corp.(a) | | | 7,344 | | | | 82,473 | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.(a) | | | 1,246 | | | | 165,755 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,641 | | | | 111,952 | |
Astrana Health, Inc.(a) | | | 2,891 | | | | 167,504 | |
CorVel Corp.(a) | | | 632 | | | | 206,594 | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,197 | | | | 29,528 | |
Fulgent Genetics, Inc.(a) | | | 1,382 | | | | 30,031 | |
National HealthCare Corp. | | | 858 | | | | 107,911 | |
NeoGenomics, Inc.(a) | | | 8,965 | | | | 132,234 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.(a) | | | 5,159 | | | | 80,945 | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 5,452 | | | | 119,072 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.(a) | | | 5,954 | | | | 69,007 | |
Premier, Inc., Class A | | | 7,327 | | | | 146,540 | |
Privia Health Group, Inc.(a) | | | 7,178 | | | | 130,711 | |
RadNet, Inc.(a) | | | 4,531 | | | | 314,406 | |
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | | | 7,332 | | | | 255,667 | |
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. | | | 1,052 | | | | 89,031 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,239,361 | |
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Health Care REITs — 0.9% | | | | | | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 10,735 | | | | 331,282 | |
LTC Properties, Inc. | | | 3,046 | | | | 111,758 | |
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 41,843 | | | | 244,781 | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust | | | 900 | | | | 41,175 | |
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| | | | | | | 728,996 | |
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Health Care Technology — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Certara, Inc.(a) | | | 7,632 | | | | 89,371 | |
HealthStream, Inc. | | | 1,690 | | | | 48,739 | |
Schrodinger, Inc.(a) | | | 3,847 | | | | 71,362 | |
Simulations Plus, Inc. | | | 1,147 | | | | 36,727 | |
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| | | | | | | 246,199 | |
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Hotel & Resort REITs — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 15,616 | | | | 231,898 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | | | 14,404 | | | | 125,747 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 8,375 | | | | 110,801 | |
Service Properties Trust | | | 11,466 | | | | 52,285 | |
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | | | 7,488 | | | | 51,368 | |
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. | | | 14,132 | | | | 145,842 | |
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 7,086 | | | | 104,660 | |
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| | | | | | | 822,601 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.2% | | | | | | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(a) | | | 1,609 | | | | 52,389 | |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | | | 5,256 | | | | 86,882 | |
Brinker International, Inc.(a) | | | 3,104 | | | | 237,549 | |
Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The) | | | 3,253 | | | | 131,909 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,214 | | | | 45,404 | |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. | | | 1,543 | | | | 69,975 | |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 2,199 | | | | 74,876 | |
Golden Entertainment, Inc. | | | 1,494 | | | | 47,494 | |
Jack in the Box, Inc. | | | 1,329 | | | | 61,852 | |
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Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | | | 885 | | | $ | 70,154 | |
Papa John’s International, Inc. | | | 2,283 | | | | 122,985 | |
Penn Entertainment, Inc.(a) | | | 10,440 | | | | 196,898 | |
Sabre Corp.(a) | | | 26,882 | | | | 98,657 | |
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,783 | | | | 287,234 | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | | 6,436 | | | | 259,435 | |
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Household Durables — 3.7% | | | | | | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 575 | | | | 246,238 | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 1,925 | | | | 198,237 | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 1,572 | | | | 50,131 | |
Green Brick Partners, Inc.(a) | | | 2,145 | | | | 179,150 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc. | | | 1,622 | | | | 399,450 | |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 2,923 | | | | 125,484 | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | | 9,324 | | | | 126,993 | |
LGI Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 1,445 | | | | 171,261 | |
M/I Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 1,908 | | | | 326,955 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 2,529 | | | | 518,622 | |
Newell Brands, Inc. | | | 29,021 | | | | 222,881 | |
Sonos, Inc.(a) | | | 8,410 | | | | 103,359 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.(a) | | | 6,515 | | | | 295,195 | |
Worthington Enterprises, Inc. | | | 2,169 | | | | 89,905 | |
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Household Products — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Central Garden & Pet Co.(a) | | | 681 | | | | 24,836 | |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A, NVS(a) | | | 3,641 | | | | 114,327 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,541 | | | | 144,222 | |
WD-40 Co. | | | 943 | | | | 243,181 | |
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Clearway Energy, Inc., Class A | | | 2,422 | | | | 68,954 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | | | 5,785 | | | | 177,484 | |
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| | | | | | | 246,438 | |
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Industrial REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc. | | | 1,958 | | | | 263,547 | |
LXP Industrial Trust | | | 20,539 | | | | 206,417 | |
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| | | | | | | 469,964 | |
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Insurance — 2.5% | | | | | | |
Ambac Financial Group, Inc.(a) | | | 3,349 | | | | 37,542 | |
AMERISAFE, Inc. | | | 1,325 | | | | 64,037 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 3,443 | | | | 273,787 | |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,667 | | | | 79,966 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 29,498 | | | | 202,061 | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 1,692 | | | | 151,096 | |
HCI Group, Inc. | | | 588 | | | | 62,951 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 2,803 | | | | 97,965 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 9,350 | | | | 294,619 | |
Mercury General Corp. | | | 1,847 | | | | 116,324 | |
Palomar Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 1,823 | | | | 172,583 | |
ProAssurance Corp.(a) | | | 3,574 | | | | 53,753 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 1,036 | | | | 84,724 | |
SiriusPoint Ltd.(a) | | | 6,781 | | | | 97,240 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 1,877 | | | | 140,287 | |
Trupanion, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,315 | | | | 97,184 | |
United Fire Group, Inc. | | | 1,532 | | | | 32,065 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,058,184 | |
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Interactive Media & Services — 1.1% | | | | | | |
Cargurus, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 6,101 | | | | 183,213 | |
Cars.com, Inc.(a) | | | 4,221 | | | | 70,744 | |
IAC, Inc.(a) | | | 4,921 | | | | 264,848 | |
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QuinStreet, Inc.(a) | | | 3,858 | | | $ | 73,804 | |
Shutterstock, Inc. | | | 1,713 | | | | 60,589 | |
TripAdvisor, Inc.(a) | | | 7,609 | | | | 110,254 | |
Yelp, Inc.(a) | | | 4,674 | | | | 163,964 | |
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IT Services — 0.7% | | | | | | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 4,418 | | | | 178,443 | |
DXC Technology Co.(a) | | | 12,587 | | | | 261,180 | |
Perficient, Inc.(a) | | | 2,455 | | | | 185,304 | |
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Leisure Products — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.(a)(b) | | | 9,913 | | | | 108,845 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.2% | | | | | | |
BioLife Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 2,501 | | | | 62,625 | |
Cytek Biosciences, Inc.(a) | | | 7,415 | | | | 41,079 | |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | | | 377 | | | | 48,957 | |
OmniAb, Inc., 12.50 Earnout Shares(a)(c) | | | 262 | | | | — | |
OmniAb, Inc., 15.00 Earnout Shares(a)(c) | | | 262 | | | | — | |
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Machinery — 5.2% | | | | | | |
Alamo Group, Inc. | | | 721 | | | | 129,874 | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 1,603 | | | | 51,200 | |
Barnes Group, Inc. | | | 3,196 | | | | 129,150 | |
Enerpac Tool Group Corp., Class A | | | 3,780 | | | | 158,344 | |
Enpro, Inc. | | | 1,464 | | | | 237,432 | |
ESCO Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,797 | | | | 231,777 | |
Federal Signal Corp. | | | 4,257 | | | | 397,859 | |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | | 2,734 | | | | 286,578 | |
Gates Industrial Corp. PLC(a) | | | 15,742 | | | | 276,272 | |
Greenbrier Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 2,164 | | | | 110,126 | |
Hillenbrand, Inc. | | | 4,881 | | | | 135,692 | |
John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 2,222 | | | | 218,889 | |
Kennametal, Inc. | | | 5,446 | | | | 141,215 | |
Lindsay Corp. | | | 757 | | | | 94,352 | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | | | 7,889 | | | | 584,575 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.(a) | | | 1,767 | | | | 51,897 | |
SPX Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 3,218 | | | | 513,142 | |
Standex International Corp. | | | 825 | | | | 150,793 | |
Tennant Co. | | | 1,314 | | | | 126,197 | |
Titan International, Inc.(a) | | | 3,391 | | | | 27,569 | |
Trinity Industries, Inc. | | | 5,740 | | | | 199,982 | |
Wabash National Corp. | | | 3,058 | | | | 58,683 | |
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Marine Transportation — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Matson, Inc. | | | 2,338 | | | | 333,446 | |
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Media — 0.7% | | | | | | |
Cable One, Inc. | | | 321 | | | | 112,283 | |
EchoStar Corp., Class A(a) | | | 8,417 | | | | 208,910 | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A | | | 2,883 | | | | 139,105 | |
Scholastic Corp., NVS | | | 1,735 | | | | 55,537 | |
TechTarget, Inc.(a) | | | 1,811 | | | | 44,279 | |
Thryv Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,376 | | | | 40,938 | |
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| | | | | | | 601,052 | |
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Metals & Mining — 1.9% | | | | | | |
ATI, Inc.(a) | | | 8,665 | | | | 579,775 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 3,477 | | | | 554,860 | |
Century Aluminum Co.(a) | | | 3,643 | | | | 59,126 | |
Haynes International, Inc. | | | 893 | | | | 53,169 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. | | | 1,102 | | | | 79,917 | |
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Materion Corp. | | | 1,450 | | | $ | 162,197 | |
Metallus, Inc.(a) | | | 2,658 | | | | 39,418 | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc. | | | 5,908 | | | | 51,282 | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.3% | | | | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 8,846 | | | | 81,295 | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.(b) | | | 9,722 | | | | 151,274 | |
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. | | | 3,389 | | | | 69,136 | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Class A | | | 12,110 | | | | 230,211 | |
Ellington Financial, Inc. | | | 6,073 | | | | 78,281 | |
Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 5,687 | | | | 74,272 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 4,094 | | | | 50,561 | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 6,392 | | | | 40,461 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | 6,063 | | | | 86,458 | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | 11,710 | | | | 89,347 | |
Redwood Trust, Inc. | | | 9,246 | | | | 71,472 | |
Two Harbors Investment Corp. | | | 7,202 | | | | 99,964 | |
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Multi-Utilities — 0.1% | | | | | | |
Unitil Corp. | | | 1,124 | | | | 68,092 | |
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Office REITs — 1.2% | | | | | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 11,907 | | | | 64,774 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 9,896 | | | | 173,873 | |
Easterly Government Properties, Inc. | | | 6,790 | | | | 92,208 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 7,394 | | | | 247,773 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 9,390 | | | | 44,884 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 5,221 | | | | 91,263 | |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | | 4,512 | | | | 314,081 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.5% | | | | | | |
CVR Energy, Inc. | | | 2,379 | | | | 54,788 | |
Dorian LPG Ltd. | | | 2,522 | | | | 86,807 | |
Green Plains, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 4,373 | | | | 59,211 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,921 | | | | 69,010 | |
REX American Resources Corp.(a) | | | 1,091 | | | | 50,502 | |
World Kinect Corp. | | | 4,107 | | | | 126,947 | |
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| | | | | | | 447,265 | |
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Paper & Forest Products — 0.3% | | | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.(a) | | | 1,150 | | | | 32,821 | |
Mercer International, Inc. | | | 104 | | | | 704 | |
Sylvamo Corp. | | | 2,398 | | | | 205,868 | |
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| | | | | | | 239,393 | |
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Passenger Airlines — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a) | | | 8,783 | | | | 397,079 | |
Allegiant Travel Co. | | | 1,019 | | | | 56,106 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp.(a) | | | 20,860 | | | | 136,842 | |
SkyWest, Inc.(a) | | | 2,797 | | | | 237,801 | |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,737 | | | | 30,682 | |
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Personal Care Products — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 3,450 | | | | 125,373 | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 1,253 | | | | 162,238 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 251 | | | | 1,850 | |
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.(a) | | | 764 | | | | 28,971 | |
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Pharmaceuticals — 2.0% | | | | | | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 2,657 | | | | 128,944 | |
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 1,155 | | | | 68,907 | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a) | | | 2,239 | | | | 86,515 | |
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Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 6,474 | | | $ | 299,617 | |
Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 2,093 | | | | 83,720 | |
Innoviva, Inc.(a) | | | 3,826 | | | | 73,880 | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 1,272 | | | | 127,314 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 17,924 | | | | 342,886 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.(a) | | | 3,246 | | | | 48,852 | |
Phibro Animal Health Corp., Class A | | | 1,406 | | | | 31,663 | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.(a) | | | 3,456 | | | | 249,178 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | | | 3,809 | | | | 118,765 | |
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Professional Services — 1.6% | | | | | | |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 1,964 | | | | 95,549 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 1,427 | | | | 55,453 | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A, NVS | | | 2,270 | | | | 48,601 | |
Korn Ferry | | | 3,672 | | | | 276,281 | |
NV5 Global, Inc.(a) | | | 909 | | | | 84,973 | |
Robert Half, Inc. | | | 7,122 | | | | 480,094 | |
Verra Mobility Corp., Class A(a) | | | 11,463 | | | | 318,786 | |
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Cushman & Wakefield PLC(a) | | | 10,164 | | | | 138,535 | |
eXp World Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,077 | | | | 85,625 | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,244 | | | | 91,096 | |
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. | | | 1,681 | | | | 66,618 | |
St. Joe Co. (The) | | | 2,679 | | | | 156,213 | |
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| | | | | | | 538,087 | |
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Residential REITs — 0.4% | | | | | | |
Centerspace | | | 1,075 | | | | 75,755 | |
Elme Communities | | | 6,117 | | | | 107,598 | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 1,536 | | | | 67,599 | |
Veris Residential, Inc. | | | 5,631 | | | | 100,570 | |
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| | | | | | | 351,522 | |
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Retail REITs — 2.1% | | | | | | |
Acadia Realty Trust | | | 7,333 | | | | 172,179 | |
Getty Realty Corp. | | | 3,445 | | | | 109,585 | |
Macerich Co. (The) | | | 15,036 | | | | 274,257 | |
Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. | | | 8,528 | | | | 321,591 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 8,912 | | | | 140,186 | |
Saul Centers, Inc. | | | 839 | | | | 35,204 | |
SITE Centers Corp. | | | 3,253 | | | | 196,807 | |
Tanger, Inc. | | | 7,600 | | | | 252,168 | |
Urban Edge Properties | | | 8,447 | | | | 180,681 | |
Whitestone REIT | | | 3,062 | | | | 41,429 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,724,087 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.7% | | | | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd.(a) | | | 1,669 | | | | 61,953 | |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 2,275 | | | | 238,534 | |
CEVA, Inc.(a) | | | 1,672 | | | | 40,379 | |
Cohu, Inc.(a) | | | 3,261 | | | | 83,808 | |
Diodes, Inc.(a) | | | 3,225 | | | | 206,690 | |
FormFactor, Inc.(a) | | | 5,396 | | | | 248,216 | |
Ichor Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 2,355 | | | | 74,913 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | | | 3,807 | | | | 171,810 | |
MaxLinear, Inc.(a) | | | 5,332 | | | | 77,207 | |
PDF Solutions, Inc.(a) | | | 2,169 | | | | 68,714 | |
Photronics, Inc.(a) | | | 4,403 | | | | 109,018 | |
Semtech Corp.(a)(b) | | | 5,233 | | | | 238,939 | |
SiTime Corp.(a)(b) | | | 1,304 | | | | 223,649 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,697 | | | | 77,452 | |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.(a) | | | 3,982 | | | | 91,228 | |
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Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 3,130 | | | $ | 124,981 | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a) | | | 3,971 | | | | 131,559 | |
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| | | | | | | 2,269,050 | |
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Software — 4.1% | | | | | | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | | 5,142 | | | | 74,251 | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a) | | | 7,286 | | | | 370,857 | |
Adeia, Inc. | | | 7,569 | | | | 90,147 | |
Agilysys, Inc.(a) | | | 1,557 | | | | 169,666 | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 3,428 | | | | 187,409 | |
BlackLine, Inc.(a) | | | 3,602 | | | | 198,614 | |
Box, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 10,128 | | | | 331,489 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 9,825 | | | | 165,453 | |
Envestnet, Inc.(a) | | | 2,192 | | | | 137,263 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 1,760 | | | | 249,269 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 4,629 | | | | 114,707 | |
MARA Holdings, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 20,500 | | | | 332,510 | |
N-able, Inc.(a) | | | 4,930 | | | | 64,386 | |
NCR Voyix Corp.(a) | | | 10,120 | | | | 137,328 | |
Progress Software Corp.(b) | | | 2,978 | | | | 200,628 | |
SolarWinds Corp. | | | 3,768 | | | | 49,172 | |
Sprinklr, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 8,430 | | | | 65,164 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.(a) | | | 2,582 | | | | 501,347 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,439,660 | |
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Specialized REITs — 0.6% | | | | | | |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 6,469 | | | | 189,606 | |
Outfront Media, Inc. | | | 9,620 | | | | 176,816 | |
Safehold, Inc. | | | 3,192 | | | | 83,726 | |
Uniti Group, Inc. | | | 17,018 | | | | 95,982 | |
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| | | | | | | 546,130 | |
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Specialty Retail — 3.6% | | | | | | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 4,165 | | | | 162,393 | |
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | | | 12,461 | | | | 279,002 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a) | | | 1,391 | | | | 331,879 | |
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 2,124 | | | | 355,303 | |
Buckle, Inc. (The) | | | 2,086 | | | | 91,721 | |
Caleres, Inc. | | | 2,446 | | | | 80,840 | |
Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 5,759 | | | | 148,813 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 911 | | | | 348,949 | |
Guess?, Inc. | | | 1,977 | | | | 39,797 | |
Leslie’s, Inc.(a) | | | 13,206 | | | | 41,731 | |
MarineMax, Inc.(a) | | | 1,365 | | | | 48,144 | |
Monro, Inc. | | | 2,097 | | | | 60,519 | |
National Vision Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 5,511 | | | | 60,125 | |
ODP Corp. (The)(a) | | | 2,338 | | | | 69,556 | |
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 7,134 | | | | 96,808 | |
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 1,227 | | | | 53,804 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 3,105 | | | | 320,250 | |
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A | | | 1,013 | | | | 59,240 | |
Upbound Group, Inc. | | | 3,388 | | | | 108,382 | |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a) | | | 3,960 | | | | 151,708 | |
Victoria’s Secret & Co.(a) | | | 5,442 | | | | 139,859 | |
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| | | | | | | 3,048,823 | |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.1% | | | | |
Corsair Gaming, Inc.(a) | | | 3,164 | | | | 22,022 | |
Xerox Holdings Corp. | | | 8,072 | | | | 83,787 | |
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| | | | | | | 105,809 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.7% | | | | | | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a) | | | 2,751 | | | $ | 83,961 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc.(a) | | | 24,557 | | | | 180,494 | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 3,489 | | | | 285,330 | |
Oxford Industries, Inc. | | | 1,024 | | | | 88,842 | |
Steven Madden Ltd. | | | 5,055 | | | | 247,644 | |
VF Corp. | | | 23,029 | | | | 459,429 | |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | | 5,609 | | | | 97,709 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,443,409 | |
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Trading Companies & Distributors — 1.6% | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp., Class A | | | 7,211 | | | | 326,586 | |
Boise Cascade Co. | | | 2,709 | | | | 381,915 | |
DNOW, Inc.(a) | | | 7,465 | | | | 96,523 | |
DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a)(b) | | | 900 | | | | 48,024 | |
GMS, Inc.(a) | | | 2,760 | | | | 249,973 | |
Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A | | | 4,316 | | | | 228,014 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,331,035 | |
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Water Utilities — 0.8% | | | | | | |
American States Water Co. | | | 2,614 | | | | 217,720 | |
California Water Service Group | | | 4,104 | | | | 222,519 | |
Middlesex Water Co. | | | 1,239 | | | | 80,832 | |
SJW Group | | | 2,072 | | | | 120,404 | |
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| | | | | | | 641,475 | |
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Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.3% | | | | |
Gogo, Inc.(a) | | | 4,124 | | | | 29,610 | |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | | | 3,186 | | | | 44,955 | |
Telephone & Data Systems, Inc. | | | 6,813 | | | | 158,402 | |
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| | | | | | | 232,967 | |
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Total Long-Term Investments — 97.4% (Cost: $70,311,510) | | | | | | | 81,354,285 | |
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Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | |
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Money Market Funds — 6.0% | | | | | | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares, 5.05%(d)(e)(f) | | | 3,060,649 | | | | 3,063,097 | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares, 4.88%(d)(e) | | | 1,893,497 | | | | 1,893,497 | |
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Total Short-Term Securities — 6.0% (Cost: $4,954,759) | | | | | | | 4,956,594 | |
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Total Investments — 103.4% (Cost: $75,266,269) | | | | | | | 86,310,879 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (3.4)% | | | | | | | (2,805,707 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 83,505,172 | |
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(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. |
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Affiliates
Investments in issuers considered to be affiliate(s) of the Fund during the six months ended September 30, 2024 for purposes of Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, were as follows:
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Affiliated Issuer | | Value at 03/31/24 | | | Purchases at Cost | | | Proceeds from Sales
| | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Value at 09/30/24 | | | Shares Held at 09/30/24 | | | Income | | | Capital Gain Distributions from Underlying Funds | |
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BlackRock Cash Funds: Institutional, SL Agency Shares | | $ | 2,022,533 | | | $ | 1,039,351 | (a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 1,186 | | | $ | 3,063,097 | | | | 3,060,649 | | | | $ 8,386 | (b) | | $ | — | |
BlackRock Cash Funds: Treasury, SL Agency Shares | | | 2,555,741 | | | | — | | | | (662,244 | )(a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,893,497 | | | | 1,893,497 | | | | 44,770 | | | | — | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 1,186 | | | $ | 4,956,594 | | | | | | | $ | 53,156 | | | $ | — | |
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| (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
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Description | | Number of Contracts | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (000) | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Long Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Micro E-Mini Russell 2000 Index | | | 15 | | | | 12/20/24 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 1,897 | |
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OTC Total Return Swaps
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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 | |
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Equity Securities Long/Short | | Monthly | | Goldman Sachs Bank USA(b) | | | 08/18/26–08/19/26 | | | $ | 909,092 | | | $ | (11,901 | )(c) | | $ | 898,412 | | | | 1.1 | % |
| | Monthly | | HSBC Bank PLC(d) | | | 02/09/28 | | | | 437,501 | | | | 8,808 | (e) | | | 447,783 | | | | 0.5 | |
| | Monthly | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA(f) | | | 02/10/25 | | | | 566,903 | | | | 49,540 | (g) | | | 618,090 | | | | 0.7 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 46,447 | | | $ | 1,964,285 | | | | | |
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| (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 $(1,221) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. | |
| (e) | Amount includes $(1,474) of net dividends, payable for referenced securities purchased and financing fees. | |
| (g) | Amount includes $(1,647) 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:
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| | (b) | | (d) | | (f) |
Range: | | 0-250 basis points | | 40 basis points | | 40 basis points |
Benchmarks: | | USD - 1D Overnight Fed Funds Effective Rate | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate | | USD - 1D Overnight Bank Funding Rate |
| | (FEDL01) | | (OBFR01) | | (OBFR01) |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with Goldman Sachs Bank USA as of period end, termination dates August 18, 2026 to August 19, 2026.
The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with HSBC Bank PLC as of period end, termination date February 9, 2028.
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bancorp, Inc. (The) | | | 4 | | | $ | 214 | | | | | | | | 0.0 | % |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 18 | | | | 656 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 24 | | | | 1,429 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 72 | | | | 1,939 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 11 | | | | 325 | | | | | | | | 0.0 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 42 | | | | 4,930 | | | | | | | | 0.5 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 9,170 | | | | 549,375 | | | | | | | | 61.2 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 36 | | | | 813 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
First BanCorp/Puerto Rico | | | 536 | | | | 11,347 | | | | | | | | 1.3 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 33 | | | | 614 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 5 | | | | 296 | | | | | | | | 0.0 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3 | | | | 133 | | | | | | | | 0.0 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 66 | | | | 5,297 | | | | | | | | 0.6 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 393 | | | | 7,294 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 86 | | | | 2,263 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 730 | | | | 25,440 | | | | | | | | 2.8 | |
WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 60 | | | | 3,059 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
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| | | | |
| | | | | | | 615,424 | | | | | | | | | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 983 | | | | 7,009 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | |
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Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 865 | | | | 41,157 | | | | | | | | 4.6 | |
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Containers & Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 204 | | | | 7,405 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | |
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Diversified Consumer Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 82 | | | | 1,824 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 485 | | | | 44,246 | | | | | | | | 4.9 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 1,011 | | | | 35,072 | | | | | | | | 3.9 | |
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| | | | | | | 79,318 | | | | | | | | | |
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Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 30 | | | | 1,048 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 47 | | | | 3,513 | | | | | | | | 0.4 | |
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| | | | | | | 4,561 | | | | | | | | | |
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Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | |
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 3,436 | | | | 53,464 | | | | | | | | 5.9 | |
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Office REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 386 | | | | 6,782 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | |
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Software | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Envestnet, Inc. | | | 1,301 | | | | 81,468 | | | | | | | | 9.1 | |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | | | | | $ | 898,412 | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 33 | | | $ | 2,059 | | | | | | | | 0.5 | % |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. | | | 83 | | | | 3,127 | | | | | | | | 0.7 | |
Axos Financial, Inc. | | | 55 | | | | 3,458 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | |
Bancorp, Inc. (The) | | | 16 | | | | 856 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | | 49 | | | | 3,076 | | | | | | | | 0.7 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | | 37 | | | | 1,348 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 18 | | | | 1,072 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 54 | | | | 1,454 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 69 | | | | 2,964 | | | | | | | | 0.7 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 183 | | | | 5,400 | | | | | | | | 1.2 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 66 | | | | 3,954 | | | | | | | | 0.9 | |
Community Financial System, Inc. | | | 19 | | | | 1,103 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 66 | | | | 1,176 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 80 | | | | 1,806 | | | | | | | | 0.4 | |
First BanCorp/Puerto Rico | | | 40 | | | | 847 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
First Bancorp/Southern Pines NC | | | 6 | | | | 250 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 51 | | | | 875 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 48 | | | | 1,211 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 62 | | | | 1,124 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 283 | | | | 5,264 | | | | | | | | 1.2 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 15 | | | | 887 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Lakeland Financial Corp. | | | 13 | | | | 847 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 13 | | | | 547 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 113 | | | | 4,998 | | | | | | | | 1.1 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 77 | | | | 1,030 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
OFG Bancorp | | | 58 | | | | 2,605 | | | | | | | | 0.6 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 48 | | | | 1,208 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 42 | | | | 3,371 | | | | | | | | 0.7 | |
Renasant Corp. | | | 32 | | | | 1,040 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 69 | | | | 2,896 | | | | | | | | 0.6 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 81 | | | | 2,159 | | | | | | | | 0.5 | |
Simmons First National Corp., Class A | | | 273 | | | | 5,880 | | | | | | | | 1.3 | |
Trustmark Corp. | | | 11 | | | | 350 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 38 | | | | 1,105 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
WaFd, Inc. | | | 40 | | | | 1,394 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
Westamerica BanCorp | | | 27 | | | | 1,334 | | | | | | | | 0.3 | |
WSFS Financial Corp. | | | 17 | | | | 867 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 74,942 | | | | | | | | | |
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Capital Markets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | | | 20 | | | | 867 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Moelis & Co., Class A | | | 1,249 | | | | 85,569 | | | | | | | | 19.1 | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 5 | | | | 1,047 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 87,483 | | | | | | | | | |
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Commercial Services & Supplies | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 1,679 | | | | 11,971 | | | | | | | | 2.7 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 202 | | | | 9,611 | | | | | | | | 2.1 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 746 | | | | 8,736 | | | | | | | | 2.0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 18,347 | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Containers & Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 377 | | | $ | 13,685 | | | | | | | | 3.1 | % |
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Diversified REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 88 | | | | 3,005 | | | | | | | | 0.7 | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payoneer Global, Inc. | | | 127 | | | | 956 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 5,155 | | | | 178,827 | | | | | | | | 39.9 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 179,783 | | | | | | | | | |
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Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 59 | | | | 2,830 | | | | | | | | 0.6 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 652 | | | | 4,466 | | | | | | | | 1.0 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 24 | | | | 839 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 775 | | | | 24,420 | | | | | | | | 5.5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | 32,555 | | | | | | | | | |
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Office REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 157 | | | | 854 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 654 | | | | 11,491 | | | | | | | | 2.6 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 429 | | | | 2,051 | | | | | | | | 0.4 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 492 | | | | 8,600 | | | | | | | | 1.9 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,996 | | | | | | | | | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Green Plains, Inc. | | | 158 | | | | 2,139 | | | | | | | | 0.5 | |
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Software | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Envestnet, Inc. | | | 14 | | | | 877 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — HSBC Bank PLC | | | | | | $ | 447,783 | | | | | | | | | |
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The following table represents the individual long positions and related values of the equity securities underlying the total return swap with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as of period end, termination date February 10, 2025. | |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Reference Entity — Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Banks | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp. | | | 2 | | | $ | 75 | | | | | | | | 0.0 | % |
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| | Shares | | | Value | | | % of Basket Value | |
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Banks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cathay General Bancorp | | | 119 | | | $ | 5,111 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | % |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 141 | | | | 4,161 | | | | | | | | 0.7 | |
Community Financial System, Inc. | | | 86 | | | | 4,994 | | | | | | | | 0.8 | |
Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 318 | | | | 5,765 | | | | | | | | 0.9 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 13 | | | | 547 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Pathward Financial, Inc. | | | 12 | | | | 792 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 199 | | | | 15,970 | | | | | | | | 2.6 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 1,062 | | | | 19,711 | | | | | | | | 3.2 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 13 | | | | 378 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 23 | | | | 606 | | | | | | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 58,110 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Consumer Finance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 715 | | | | 34,019 | | | | | | | | 5.5 | |
Green Dot Corp., Class A | | | 2,118 | | | | 24,802 | | | | | | | | 4.0 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 58,821 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Containers & Packaging | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sealed Air Corp. | | | 904 | | | | 32,815 | | | | | | | | 5.3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 4,325 | | | | 394,570 | | | | | | | | 63.9 | |
Payoneer Global, Inc. | | | 183 | | | | 1,378 | | | | | | | | 0.2 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 395,948 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Insurance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lincoln National Corp. | | | 1,723 | | | | 54,292 | | | | | | | | 8.8 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Office REITs | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Douglas Emmett, Inc. | | | 718 | | | | 12,615 | | | | | | | | 2.0 | |
JBG SMITH Properties | | | 314 | | | | 5,489 | | | | | | | | 0.9 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | | | | 18,104 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net Value of Reference Entity — JPMorgan Chase Bank NA | | | | | | $ | 618,090 | | | | | | | | | |
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Balances Reported in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for OTC Swaps
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Description | | Swap Premiums Paid | | | Swap Premiums Received | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
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OTC Swaps | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 58,348 | | | $ | (11,901 | ) |
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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:
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| | 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) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,897 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,897 | |
Swaps — OTC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps; | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap premiums paid | | | — | | | | — | | | | 58,348 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 58,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,245 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities — Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swaps — OTC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps; | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap premiums received | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,901 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,901 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Net cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, if any, 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 September 30, 2024, the effect of derivative financial instruments in the Statements of Operations was as follows:
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| | | | | | | |
| | Commodity Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Other Contracts | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,819 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,819 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 247,656 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 247,656 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 270,475 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 270,475 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (814 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (814 | ) |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | (51,551 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (51,551 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (52,365 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (52,365 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average Quarterly Balances of Outstanding Derivative Financial Instruments
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| |
Futures contracts | | | | |
Average notional value of contracts — long | | | $161,783 | |
Total return swaps | | | | |
Average notional amount | | | $1,734,594 | |
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:
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| | Assets | | | Liabilities | |
| | |
Derivative Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | $ | 198 | | | $ | — | |
Swaps — OTC(a) | | | 58,348 | | | | 11,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total derivative assets and liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | $ | 58,546 | | | $ | 11,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Derivatives not subject to a Master Netting Agreement or similar agreement (“MNA”) | | | (198 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total derivative assets and liabilities subject to an MNA | | $ | 58,348 | | | $ | 11,901 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Includes unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC swaps and swap premiums paid/(received) in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. | |
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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:
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Counterparty | | Derivative Assets Subject to an MNA by Counterparty | | | Derivatives Available for Offset(a) | | | Non- Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Cash Collateral Received(b) | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets(c) | |
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HSBC Bank PLC | | $ | 8,808 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,808 | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 49,540 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,540 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | $ | 58,348 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 58,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Counterparty | | Derivative Liabilities Subject to an MNA by Counterparty | | | Derivatives Available for Offset(a) | | | Non- Cash Collateral Pledged(b) | | | Cash Collateral Pledged(b) | | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities(d) | |
| | | | | |
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | $ | 11,901 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,901 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (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/pledged, if any, 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 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 at the measurement date. 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.
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 81,354,285 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 81,354,285 | |
Short-Term Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Funds | | | 4,956,594 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,956,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 86,310,879 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 86,310,879 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative Financial Instruments(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | 1,897 | | | $ | 58,348 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,245 | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | — | | | | (11,901 | ) | | | — | | | | (11,901 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 1,897 | | | $ | 46,447 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,344 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
September 30, 2024
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | | | iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | | | iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value — unaffiliated(a)(b) | | $ | 270,785,460 | | | $ | 236,063,656 | | | $ | 81,354,285 | |
Investments, at value — affiliated(c) | | | 1,848,655 | | | | 10,449,221 | | | | 4,956,594 | |
Cash | | | 11 | | | | 312 | | | | 616 | |
Cash pledged: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 25,000 | | | | 21,000 | | | | 8,000 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 44,237 | | | | — | | | | 586,002 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated | | | 122 | | | | 2,529 | | | | 1,046 | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,392 | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | | 116,411 | | | | 215,965 | | | | 81,841 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 1,951 | | | | 2,813 | | | | 7,768 | |
Variation margin on futures contracts | | | 1,721 | | | | 240 | | | | 198 | |
Unrealized appreciation on OTC swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 58,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total assets | | | 272,823,568 | | | | 246,755,736 | | | | 87,075,090 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collateral on securities loaned | | | 648,614 | | | | 10,099,214 | | | | 3,061,437 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | 488,519 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 17,222 | | | | 22,664 | | | | 8,061 | |
Unrealized depreciation on OTC swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,901 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Total liabilities | | | 665,836 | | | | 10,121,878 | | | | 3,569,918 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commitments and contingent liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 272,157,732 | | | $ | 236,633,858 | | | $ | 83,505,172 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 231,707,389 | | | $ | 213,898,373 | | | $ | 76,450,162 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 40,450,343 | | | | 22,735,485 | | | | 7,055,010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 272,157,732 | | | $ | 236,633,858 | | | $ | 83,505,172 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding | | | 6,150,000 | | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 2,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net asset value | | $ | 44.25 | | | $ | 42.26 | | | $ | 41.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Shares authorized | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | | | | Unlimited | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Par value | | | None | | | | None | | | | None | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
(a) Investments, at cost — unaffiliated | | $ | 233,110,565 | | | $ | 204,769,489 | | | $ | 70,311,510 | |
| | | |
(b) Securities loaned, at value | | $ | 635,158 | | | $ | 9,885,721 | | | $ | 2,973,297 | |
| | | |
(c) Investments, at cost — affiliated | | $ | 1,783,675 | | | $ | 10,443,382 | | | $ | 4,954,759 | |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited)
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | | | iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | | | iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF | |
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INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends — unaffiliated | | $ | 1,533,022 | | | $ | 1,530,575 | | | $ | 678,161 | |
Dividends — affiliated | | | 19,393 | | | | 11,186 | | | | 44,770 | |
Interest — unaffiliated | | | 121 | | | | 169 | | | | 467 | |
Securities lending income — affiliated — net | | | 655 | | | | 12,704 | | | | 8,386 | |
Foreign taxes withheld | | | (472 | ) | | | — | | | | (795 | ) |
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Total investment income | | | 1,552,719 | | | | 1,554,634 | | | | 730,989 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory | | | 100,899 | | | | 121,412 | | | | 45,385 | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | 17 | | | | — | |
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Total expenses | | | 100,899 | | | | 121,429 | | | | 45,385 | |
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Net investment income | | | 1,451,820 | | | | 1,433,205 | | | | 685,604 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | (1,165,846 | ) | | | (2,150,406 | ) | | | (769,724 | ) |
Investments — affiliated | | | 55 | | | | 155 | | | | 27 | |
Futures contracts | | | 34,558 | | | | (18,980 | ) | | | 22,819 | |
In-kind redemptions — unaffiliated(a) | | | 7,655,698 | | | | — | | | | — | |
In-kind redemptions — affiliated(a) | | | 10,688 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | 247,656 | |
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| | $ | 6,535,153 | | | $ | (2,169,231 | ) | | $ | (499,222 | ) |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments — unaffiliated | | | 17,393,753 | | | | 9,797,937 | | | | 5,880,430 | |
Investments — affiliated | | | 86,290 | | | | 4,022 | | | | 1,186 | |
Futures contracts | | | 438 | | | | 5,090 | | | | (814 | ) |
Swaps | | | — | | | | — | | | | (51,551 | ) |
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| | | 17,480,481 | | | | 9,807,049 | | | | 5,829,251 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain | | | 24,015,634 | | | | 7,637,818 | | | | 5,330,029 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 25,467,454 | | | $ | 9,071,023 | | | $ | 6,015,633 | |
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(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
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | | | iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | | | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,451,820 | | | $ | 2,389,088 | | | $ | 1,433,205 | | | $ | 1,795,748 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 6,535,153 | | | | 3,146,303 | | | | (2,169,231 | ) | | | 19,446 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 17,480,481 | | | | 46,160,509 | | | | 9,807,049 | | | | 26,412,516 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 25,467,454 | | | | 51,695,900 | | | | 9,071,023 | | | | 28,227,710 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (1,414,819 | )(b) | | | (2,298,420 | ) | | | (1,268,910 | )(b) | | | (1,726,166 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (5,508,733 | ) | | | 74,422,478 | | | | 46,020,386 | | | | 54,263,797 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 18,543,902 | | | | 123,819,958 | | | | 53,822,499 | | | | 80,765,341 | |
Beginning of period | | | 253,613,830 | | | | 129,793,872 | | | | 182,811,359 | | | | 102,046,018 | |
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End of period | | $ | 272,157,732 | | | $ | 253,613,830 | | | $ | 236,633,858 | | | $ | 182,811,359 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF | |
| | Six Months Ended 09/30/24 (unaudited) | | | Year Ended 03/31/24 | |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
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OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 685,604 | | | $ | 897,657 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (499,222 | ) | | | 80,613 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 5,829,251 | | | | 8,660,188 | |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 6,015,633 | | | | 9,638,458 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS(a) | | | | | | | | |
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | | | (713,383 | )(b) | | | (362,825 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 5,771,418 | | | | 19,055,998 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Total increase in net assets | | | 11,073,668 | | | | 28,331,631 | |
Beginning of period | | | 72,431,504 | | | | 44,099,873 | |
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End of period | | $ | 83,505,172 | | | $ | 72,431,504 | |
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(a) | Distributions for annual periods determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations. |
(b) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period From | |
| | | 09/30/24 | | | | Year Ended | | | | Year Ended | | | | Year Ended | | | | 09/22/20 | (a) |
| | (unaudited) | | | | | | 03/31/24 | | | | | | 03/31/23 | | | | | | 03/31/22 | | | to 03/31/21 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 40.26 | | | | | | | $ | 30.90 | | | | | | | $ | 34.35 | | | | | | | $ | 30.27 | | | $ | 25.29 | |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 0.24 | | | | | | | | 0.46 | | | | | | | | 0.42 | | | | | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 3.98 | | | | | | | | 9.35 | | | | | | | | (3.45 | ) | | | | | | | 4.07 | | | | 4.91 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 4.22 | | | | | | | | 9.81 | | | | | | | | (3.03 | ) | | | | | | | 4.46 | | | | 5.12 | |
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Distributions from net investment income(d) | | | (0.23 | )(e) | | | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 44.25 | | | | | | | $ | 40.26 | | | | | | | $ | 30.90 | | | | | | | $ | 34.35 | | | $ | 30.27 | |
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Total Return(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 10.52 | %(g) | | | | | | | 31.95 | % | | | | | | | (8.72 | )% | | | | | | | 14.74 | % | | | 20.27 | %(g) |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.08 | %(i) | | | | | | | 0.08 | % | | | | | | | 0.08 | % | | | | | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.08 | %(i) |
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Net investment income | | | 1.15 | %(i) | | | | | | | 1.33 | % | | | | | | | 1.40 | % | | | | | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.37 | %(i) |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 272,158 | | | | | | | $ | 253,614 | | | | | | | $ | 129,794 | | | | | | | $ | 228,414 | | | $ | 30,274 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(j) | | | 4 | % | | | | | | | 3 | % | | | | | | | 4 | % | | | | | | | 3 | % | | | 6 | % |
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(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(h) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(j) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF | |
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| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period From | |
| | | 09/30/24 | | | | Year Ended | | | | Year Ended | | | | Year Ended | | | | 09/22/20 | (a) |
| | (unaudited) | | | | | | 03/31/24 | | | | | | 03/31/23 | | | | | | 03/31/22 | | | to 03/31/21 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 41.08 | | | | | | | $ | 34.02 | | | | | | | $ | 36.51 | | | | | | | $ | 35.89 | | | $ | 25.19 | |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 0.29 | | | | | | | | 0.53 | | | | | | | | 0.52 | | | | | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 1.13 | | | | | | | | 7.02 | | | | | | | | (2.50 | ) | | | | | | | 0.58 | | | | 10.66 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 1.42 | | | | | | | | 7.55 | | | | | | | | (1.98 | ) | | | | | | | 1.04 | | | | 10.88 | |
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Distributions from net investment income(d) | | | (0.24 | )(e) | | | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 42.26 | | | | | | | $ | 41.08 | | | | | | | $ | 34.02 | | | | | | | $ | 36.51 | | | $ | 35.89 | |
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Total Return(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 3.46 | %(g) | | | | | | | 22.43 | % | | | | | | | (5.35 | )% | | | | | | | 2.88 | % | | | 43.29 | %(g) |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.12 | %(i) | | | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.12 | %(i) |
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Net investment income | | | 1.42 | %(i) | | | | | | | 1.50 | % | | | | | | | 1.55 | % | | | | | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.29 | %(i) |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 236,634 | | | | | | | $ | 182,811 | | | | | | | $ | 102,046 | | | | | | | $ | 76,666 | | | $ | 19,740 | |
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Portfolio turnover rate(j) | | | 13 | % | | | | | | | 26 | % | | | | | | | 20 | % | | | | | | | 26 | % | | | 11 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(h) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(j) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
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| | iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap ETF | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period From | |
| | | 09/30/24 | | | | Year Ended | | | | Year Ended | | | | Year Ended | | | | 09/22/20 | (a) |
| | (unaudited) | | | | | | 03/31/24 | | | | | | 03/31/23 | | | | | | 03/31/22 | | | to 03/31/21 | |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 39.15 | | | | | | | $ | 33.92 | | | | | | | $ | 37.87 | | | | | | | $ | 38.81 | | | $ | 25.18 | |
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Net investment income(b) | | | 0.36 | | | | | | | | 0.58 | | | | | | | | 0.51 | | | | | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(c) | | | 2.60 | | | | | | | | 4.90 | | | | | | | | (3.97 | ) | | | | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 13.69 | |
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Net increase (decrease) from investment operations | | | 2.96 | | | | | | | | 5.48 | | | | | | | | (3.46 | ) | | | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 13.89 | |
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Distributions from net investment income(d) | | | (0.36 | )(e) | | | | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 41.75 | | | | | | | $ | 39.15 | | | | | | | $ | 33.92 | | | | | | | $ | 37.87 | | | $ | 38.81 | |
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Total Return(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Based on net asset value | | | 7.63 | %(g) | | | | | | | 16.29 | % | | | | | | | (9.08 | )% | | | | | | | (0.47 | )% | | | 55.32 | %(g) |
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Ratios to Average Net Assets(h) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 0.12 | %(i) | | | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.12 | %(i) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net investment income | | | 1.81 | %(i) | | | | | | | 1.65 | % | | | | | | | 1.49 | % | | | | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.13 | %(i) |
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Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000) | | $ | 83,505 | | | | | | | $ | 72,432 | | | | | | | $ | 44,100 | | | | | | | $ | 24,616 | | | $ | 9,701 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate(j)(k) | | | 14 | % | | | | | | | 28 | % | | | | | | | 23 | % | | | | | | | 34 | % | | | 18 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(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) | A portion of the distributions from net investment income may be deemed a return of capital or net realized gain at fiscal year-end. |
(f) | Where applicable, assumes the reinvestment of distributions. |
(h) | Excludes fees and expenses incurred indirectly as a result of investments in underlying funds. |
(j) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes in-kind transactions, if any. |
(k) | Excludes underlying investments in total return swaps. |
See notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
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”):
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iShares ETF | | Diversification Classification |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | Non-Diversified |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | Diversified |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | 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. 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. Interest income, including amortization and accretion of premiums and discounts on debt securities, is recognized daily on an accrual basis.
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 September 30, 2024, if any, are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Consistent with U.S. GAAP accrual requirements, for uncertain tax positions, each Fund recognizes tax reclaims when the Fund determines that it is more likely than not that the Fund will sustain its position that it is due the reclaim.
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 include tax reclaims recorded as well as professional and other fees, if any, associated with recovery of foreign withholding taxes.
Bank Overdraft: Certain Funds had outstanding cash disbursements exceeding deposited cash amounts at the custodian during the reporting period. The Funds are obligated to repay the custodian for any overdraft, including any related costs or expenses, where applicable. For financial reporting purposes, overdraft fees, if any, are included in interest expense in the Statements of Operations.
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.
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. The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) of each Fund has approved
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the designation of BlackRock Fund Advisors (“BFA”), the Funds’ investment adviser, as the valuation designee for each Fund. Each Fund determines the fair values of its financial instruments using various independent dealers or pricing services under BFA’s policies. 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 BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value. BFA has formed a committee (the “Valuation Committee”) to develop pricing policies and procedures and to oversee the pricing function for all financial instruments, with assistance from other BlackRock pricing committees.
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 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. |
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 Valuation Committee in accordance with BFA’s policies and procedures as reflecting fair value (“Fair Valued Investments”). The fair valuation approaches that may be used by the 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 Valuation Committee 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 Valuation Committee deems relevant and consistent with the principles of fair value measurement as of the measurement date.
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 at the measurement date. 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 that each Fund has the ability to access for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and |
| • | | Level 3 – Inputs that are unobservable and significant to the entire fair value measurement for the asset or liability (including the 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 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 BFA, 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
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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:
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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 | |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 126,557 | | | $ | (126,557 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 78,789 | | | | (78,789 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 125,753 | | | | (125,753 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 64,816 | | | | (64,816 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. | | | 41,160 | | | | (41,160 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 490 | | | | (490 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | 16,537 | | | | (16,537 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 181,056 | | | | (181,056 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 635,158 | | | $ | (635,158 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Barclays Capital, Inc. | | $ | 312,420 | | | $ | (312,420 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 731,910 | | | | (731,910 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 622,269 | | | | (622,269 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
HSBC Bank PLC | | | 887,107 | | | | (887,107 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 2,394,997 | | | | (2,394,997 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Jefferies LLC | | | 97,930 | | | | (97,930 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 2,093,411 | | | | (2,093,411 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
National Financial Services LLC | | | 1,164,722 | | | | (1,164,722 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 1,580,955 | | | | (1,580,955 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 9,885,721 | | | $ | (9,885,721 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 21,284 | | | $ | (21,284 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 328,671 | | | | (328,671 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BofA Securities, Inc. | | | 303,398 | | | | (303,398 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Citadel Clearing LLC | | | 232,850 | | | | (232,850 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | | | 1,552,615 | | | | (1,552,615 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC | | | 487,022 | | | | (487,022 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. | | | 47,457 | | | | (47,457 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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| | $ | 2,973,297 | | | $ | (2,973,297 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| (a) | Collateral received, if any, 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 Funds’ 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. | 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).
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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.
Swaps: Swap contracts are entered into to manage exposure to issuers, markets and securities. Such contracts are agreements between the Fund 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”). For OTC swaps, any upfront premiums paid and any upfront fees received are shown as swap premiums paid and swap premiums received, respectively, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and amortized over the term of the contract. The daily fluctuation in market value is recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on OTC Swaps in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Payments received or paid are recorded in the Statement of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. When an OTC swap is terminated, a realized gain or loss is recorded in the Statement of Operations equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and the Fund’s basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contract is the premium received or paid. Total return swaps are entered into by the iShares ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap 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 of 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 it 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
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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:
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | | 0.08 | % |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | 0.12 | |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | 0.12 | |
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 Fund does not pay BRIL for ETF Services.
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, redemption fee, distribution fee or service fee. The money market fund in which the cash collateral has been invested may impose a discretionary liquidity fee of up to 2% of the value redeemed, if such fee is determined to be in the best interests of such money market fund.
Securities lending income is generally equal to the total of income earned from the reinvestment of cash collateral (and excludes collateral investment fees), and any fees or other payments to and from borrowers of securities. Each Fund retains a portion of the 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 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.
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 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.
The share of securities lending income earned by the Fund is shown as securities lending income - affiliated - net in its Statements of Operations. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Funds paid BTC the following amounts for securities lending agent services:
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | $ | 278 | |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | 4,869 | |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | 2,546 | |
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.
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For the six months ended September 30, 2024, transactions executed by the Funds pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | $ | 2,443,884 | | | $ | 1,609,194 | | | $ | (755,264 | ) |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | 15,887,191 | | | | 6,118,627 | | | | (2,424,307 | ) |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | 4,587,672 | | | | 1,248,790 | | | | 88,004 | |
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.
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | $ | 8,906,726 | | | $ | 8,946,773 | |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | 28,330,433 | | | | 27,250,426 | |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | 11,286,196 | | | | 10,466,267 | |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024, in-kind transactions were as follows:
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iShares ETF | | In-kind Purchases | | | In-kind Sales | |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | $ | 24,772,043 | | | $ | 30,257,573 | |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | 45,222,175 | | | | 12 | |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | 4,970,992 | | | | 65 | |
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 September 30, 2024, 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. Management’s analysis is based on the tax laws and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof in effect as of the date of these financial statements, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect, which may impact the Funds’ NAV.
As of March 31, 2024, the Funds had non-expiring capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | $ | (3,754,151 | ) |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | (6,202,804 | ) |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | (3,572,774 | ) |
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As of September 30, 2024, 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:
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iShares ETF | | Tax Cost | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | $ | 235,092,237 | | | $ | 49,912,235 | | | $ | (12,362,493 | ) | | $ | 37,549,742 | |
ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | 215,647,411 | | | | 39,074,554 | | | | (8,200,850 | ) | | | 30,873,704 | |
ESG Screened S&P Small-Cap | | | 75,522,965 | | | | 15,799,254 | | | | (4,962,996 | ) | | | 10,836,258 | |
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;
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(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 an indexing approach to try to achieve each Fund’s investment objective. The Fund is not actively managed, and BFA generally does not attempt to take defensive positions under any market conditions, including declining markets.
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 discretionary liquidity fees under certain circumstances.
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. Each Fund’s ability to value its investments may also be impacted by technological issues and/or errors by pricing services or other third-party service providers.
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 may significantly impact the resulting fair value and therefore each Fund’s results of operations. As a result, the price received upon the sale of an investment may be less than the value ascribed by each Fund, and each Fund could realize a greater than expected loss or lesser than expected gain upon the sale of the investment.
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 BFA 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 Fund’s 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.
Geographic/Asset Class 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 securities of issuers located in the United States. A decrease in imports or exports, changes in trade regulations, inflation and/or an economic recession in the United States may have a material adverse effect on the U.S. economy and the securities listed on U.S. exchanges. Proposed and adopted policy and legislative changes in the United States may also have a significant effect on U.S. markets generally, as well as on the value of certain securities. Governmental agencies project that the United States will continue to maintain elevated public debt levels for the foreseeable future which may constrain future economic growth. Circumstances could arise that could prevent the timely payment of interest or principal on U.S. government debt, such as reaching the legislative “debt ceiling.” Such non-payment would result in substantial negative consequences for the U.S. economy and the global financial system. If U.S. relations with certain countries deteriorate, it could adversely affect issuers that rely on the United States for trade. The United States has also experienced increased internal unrest and discord. If these trends were to continue, they may have an adverse impact on the U.S. economy and the issuers in which the Funds invest.
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.
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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:
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iShares ETF | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
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ESG Screened S&P 500 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 600,000 | | | $ | 24,835,008 | | | | 3,250,000 | | | $ | 112,611,144 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (750,000 | ) | | | (30,343,741 | ) | | | (1,150,000 | ) | | | (38,188,666 | ) |
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| | | (150,000 | ) | | $ | (5,508,733 | ) | | | 2,100,000 | | | $ | 74,422,478 | |
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ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,150,000 | | | $ | 46,020,386 | | | | 1,550,000 | | | $ | 58,217,481 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (3,953,684 | ) |
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| | | 1,150,000 | | | $ | 46,020,386 | | | | 1,450,000 | | | $ | 54,263,797 | |
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Shares sold | | | 150,000 | | | $ | 5,771,418 | | | | 800,000 | | | $ | 28,341,130 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (9,285,132 | ) |
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| | | 150,000 | | | $ | 5,771,418 | | | | 550,000 | | | $ | 19,055,998 | |
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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. Authorized Participants 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. Authorized Participants 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.
To the extent applicable, to facilitate the timely settlement of orders for the Funds using a clearing facility outside of the continuous net settlement process, the Funds, at their sole discretion, may permit an Authorized Participant to post cash as collateral in anticipation of the delivery of all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, as further described in the applicable Authorized Participant Agreement. The collateral process is subject to a Control Agreement among the Authorized Participant, each Fund’s custodian, and the Funds. In the event that the Authorized Participant fails to deliver all or a portion of the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities, the Funds may exercise control over such collateral pursuant to the terms of the Control Agreement in order to purchase the applicable Deposit Securities or Fund Securities.
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.
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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Additional 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:
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
Not applicable.
Proxy Results
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Trustees, Officers, and Others
Because BFA has agreed in the Investment Advisory Agreements to cover all operating expenses of the Funds, subject to certain exclusions as provided for therein, BFA pays the compensation to each Independent Trustee for services to the Funds from BFA’s investment advisory fees.
Availability of Portfolio Holdings Information
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, when available, at iShares.com.
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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
iShares ESG Screened S&P 500 ETF, iShares ESG Screened S&P Mid-Cap 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were lower than the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Board Review and Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (continued)
iShares ESG Screened S&P 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 the approval of 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; and legal and compliance services; including the 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 held on May 6, 2024 and May 17, 2024, 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. Prior to and in preparation for the meeting, the Board received and reviewed materials specifically relating to matters relevant to the renewal of the Advisory Agreement. Following discussion, the 15(c) Committee subsequently requested certain additional information, which management agreed to provide. At a meeting held on June 4-5, 2024, 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 Board Members did not identify any particular information or any single factor as determinative, and each Board Member may have attributed different weights to the various matters and factors considered. The material factors, considerations 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 other fund(s) 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 any waivers and reimbursements) for the Fund were within range of the median of the investment advisory fee rates and overall expenses (net of any 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, 2023, 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 relevant factors and information 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 ongoing enhancements and initiatives with respect to the iShares product line and BFA’s 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, including related programs implemented pursuant to regulatory requirements. 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 6, 2024 meeting and throughout the year, and matters related to BFA’s portfolio compliance program and other compliance programs and services, as well as BlackRock’s continued investments in its ETF business.
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, and related costs of the services provided 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 (as discussed above), 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 breakpoints, waivers, or other fee reductions, as well as through additional investment in the iShares business, including enhancements to or the provision of additional infrastructure and services to the iShares funds and their shareholders and, with respect to New Funds, set management fees at levels that anticipate scale over time. 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 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 character and scope of 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 acknowledged BFA’s representation that the iShares funds are fundamentally different investment vehicles from the Other Accounts in its consideration of relevant qualitative and quantitative comparative information provided. 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, as applicable (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 (including cash sweep vehicles) for which BFA (or its affiliates) provides investment advisory services or other services, and BlackRock’s profile in the investment community. The Board further considered other direct benefits that might accrue to BFA, including actual and potential reductions in the Fund’s expenses that are borne by BFA under the “all-inclusive” management fee arrangement, due in part to the size and scope of BFA’s investment operations servicing the Fund (and other funds in the iShares complex) as well as in response to a changing market environment. The Board also reviewed and considered information provided by BFA concerning authorized participant primary market order processing services that are provided by BlackRock Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), an affiliate of BFA, and paid for by authorized participants under the ETF Servicing Platform. 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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Glossary of Terms Used in this Report
Portfolio Abbreviation
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NVS | | Non-Voting Shares |
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REIT | | Real Estate Investment Trust |
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Item 8 – | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies – See Item 7 |
Item 9 – | Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies – See Item 7 |
Item 10 – | Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies – See Item 7 |
Item 11 – | Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract – See Item 7 |
Item 12 – | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable |
Item 13 – | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies – Not Applicable |
Item 14 – | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers – Not Applicable |
Item 15 – | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders – There have been no material changes to these procedures. |
Item 16 – | Controls and Procedures |
(a) The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) 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.
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Item 18 – | Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation – Not Applicable |
Item 19 – | Exhibits attached hereto |
(a)(1) Code of Ethics – Not Applicable to this semi-annual report
(a)(2) Any policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10D-1) by the registered national securities exchange or registered national securities association upon which the registrant’s securities are listed – Not Applicable
(a)(3) Section 302 Certifications are attached.
(a)(4) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 – Not Applicable
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(b) Section 906 Certifications are attached.
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
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| | By: | | /s/ Jessica Tan |
| | | | Jessica Tan |
| | | | President (principal executive officer) of |
| | | | iShares Trust |
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| | Date: | | November 21, 2024 |
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.
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| | By: | | /s/ Jessica Tan |
| | | | Jessica Tan |
| | | | President (principal executive officer) of |
| | | | iShares Trust |
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| | Date: | | November 21, 2024 |
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| | By: | | /s/ Trent Walker |
| | | | Trent Walker |
| | | | Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) of |
| | | | iShares Trust |
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| | Date: | | November 21, 2024 |