The new portfolios provide diversification across global stocks and bonds
BlackRock is bringing new model portfolios constructed using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to Canada as part of its industry first strategic alliance with RBC Global Asset Managers (RBC GAM).
The iShares Strategic Allocation ETF Models provides five new model portfolios offering diversification across global stocks and bonds:
- iShares 20/80 Strategic Allocation ETF Model
- iShares 40/60 Strategic Allocation ETF Model
- iShares 80/20 Strategic Allocation ETF Model
- iShares 20/80 Strategic Allocation ETF Model
- iShares 100/0 Strategic Allocation ETF Model
They are provided by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Ltd. and are available on select platforms at low cost leveraging the breadth of iShares ETFs.
“The launch of the iShares Strategic Allocation ETF Models in Canada is another way we continue to support financial advisors; model portfolios enable advisors to scale their business, while helping clients work toward their investment goals,” said Helen Hayes, head of iShares Canada, BlackRock. “The iShares ETF Models allow Canadian advisors and their clients to achieve instant diversification across geographies and asset classes and access thousands of stocks and bonds in one simplified decision.”
BlackRock and RBC GAM entered into their strategic alliance in January 2019 to bring together the complementary capabilities of the two firms both globally and locally.
