iShares Global Water

ETF description

This ETF offers exposure to companies involved in the global water industry, which includes businesses focused on water distribution, infrastructure, purification, and technologies related to water management. The companies in the fund typically work across various parts of the water supply chain, from water utilities to manufacturers of equipment used in water treatment and conservation.

This ETF might appeal to investors who are interested in the growing importance of water as a resource and want to invest in companies working to ensure its sustainable supply.

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 Global Water index offers a specialized measure of performance for companies involved in the water industry on a global scale. By emphasizing firms that address water management, infrastructure, and technology, the index provides valuable insights into sector‑specific investment opportunities.