iShares

Whitepapers

We've compiled our whitepapers into one place to make them easier for you to find. These whitepapers are packed with detailed information and expertise on the nuances of investing with ETFs — from general overviews to advanced strategies and insightful articles that challenge conventional wisdom. All whitepapers are in PDF format to make them easier to print and share with your colleagues and clients. Check back often, as we will add new whitepapers to this page as they become available.

Title Size Length Audience
Advisors Turn to ETF Managers: A Case for Investment Outsourcing
11100
3 MB 2877939 6 pages 6 Financial Professional
Changing Portfolios for the Times  
928 KB 928455 12 pages 12 Financial Professional
High Yield ETF Behavior in Stressed Markets
10400
245 KB 245047 10 pages 10 Client
iShares Gold Trust Vault Inspection Certificate (December 2012)
370 KB 369652 2 pages 2 Client
iShares REIT ETFs Portfolio Benefits and Implementation Guide
656 KB 656233 12 pages 12 Client
The Case for Emerging Market Bonds  
10500
152 KB 151627 8 pages 8 Financial Professional
Transforming Bond Markets with Fixed Income ETFs
10500
595 KB 594834 8 pages 8 Client
Understanding Bond ETF Premiums and Discounts: A Conceptual Framework  
10500
2 MB 1755571 20 pages 20 Financial Professional
ViewPoint: Financial Regulatory Reform
64 KB 63859 4 pages 4 Client
When Rates Go Up  
508 KB 508450 4 pages 4 Financial Professional

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