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 others. Check back often, as we will add new whitepapers to this page as they become available.

Title Size Length Date
Greenwich Associates: 2011 Institutional ETF Survey Results  
10700
172 KB 171623 9 pages 9 04/05/2012 2012-04-05 15:31:00.0
When Rates Go Up  
508 KB 508450 4 pages 4 03/30/2012 2012-03-30 11:39:00.0
The Long View on Correlations  
11100
265 KB 264969 17 pages 17 03/30/2012 2012-03-30 11:38:00.0
Understanding Bond ETF Premiums and Discounts: A Conceptual Framework  
10500
2 MB 1755571 20 pages 20 03/30/2012 2012-03-30 11:38:00.0
Evolution of Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds  
413 KB 413351 8 pages 8 03/30/2012 2012-03-30 13:40:00.0
A Closer Look at Securities Lending  
10700
427 KB 427189 8 pages 8 03/30/2012 2012-03-30 13:49:00.0
ViewPoint: Financial Regulatory Reform
64 KB 63859 4 pages 4 10/19/2010 2010-10-19 12:51:00.0

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