iShares MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary Sector

ETF description

The iShares MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary Sector ETF provides investors with targeted exposure to the consumer discretionary sector within the European equity markets. By tracking the MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary index, this ETF focuses on large‑ and mid‑cap companies involved in consumer goods and services that are considered non‑essential, such as retail, entertainment, and automobiles, across developed European countries.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The MSCI Europe Consumer Discretionary Sector index offers targeted exposure to European companies within the consumer discretionary sector. By focusing on firms involved in goods and services that are non‑essential but desirable, such as retail, automotive, and entertainment, this index provides investors with a comprehensive view of the sector’s performance across Europe. Its sector‑specific approach makes it a valuable addition for portfolios seeking to capture the growth and dynamics of the consumer discretionary market within the European region.