London Stock Exchange welcomes iShares celebrating the anniversary of 25 years of ETFs in Europe
Today, the London Stock Exchange welcomes iShares, a part of BlackRock and a global leader in the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market for over two decades. iShares is honoured to ring the closing bell in celebration of 25 years of ETFs in Europe with ecosystem partners such as the LSE, market makers, banks, and index providers — a milestone that marks how ETFs have been transformed the way European investors build efficient portfolios - from the largest pension funds to savers becoming investors and participating in markets for the first time.
A breakthrough happened in Europe 25 years ago with the advent of ETFs. What started with equities has evolved, and today ETFs provide Europeans choice across asset classes, including bonds and commodities, transforming how all kinds of European investors build portfolios.
Throughout this evolution, iShares has been at the forefront of innovation, empowering investors to expect more from their investments.
“For 25 years, ETFs have been a catalyst for investors across Europe to access markets. Innovation in ETFs has redefined wealth management propositions, redefined how bonds are traded and how institutions allocate at scale – all whilst providing convenience, choice and trading efficiency.”
Jane Sloan
EMEA Head of iShares and Global Product Solutions, BlackRock
