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BlackRock Canada is announcing changes to five funds, the "iShares ETFs," including index changes and an update to the risk rating of one class of units.
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Toronto, Ontario
Who
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. ("BlackRock") (NYSE: BLK)
What
BlackRock Canada is announcing changes to five funds, the "iShares ETFs," including index changes and an update to the risk rating of one class of units.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:41:23 GMT · 4h 2m ago
Where
Toronto, Ontario ·
Why
The index changes are due to a switch from current indices to new indices provided by RAFI Indices, LLC, and BlackRock Canada re-applied an investment risk classification methodology to update risk ratings.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
These changes could lead to higher than normal transaction costs and net capital gains for the iShares ETFs in their 2026 tax year. Investors in the iShares US Fundamental Index ETF (CLU Hedged Units) will see its risk rating updated from Medium to High to Medium.
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