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ETF insights

Here you'll find the latest ETF insights from iShares by BlackRock and other industry experts.

From Sydney to Silicon Valley: Unlocking Global Growth with ETFs

While Australians have played it safe by sticking to local stocks this year in the face of trade-related volatility, those who dare to explore global markets could unlock a world of investment opportunities.
07 August 2025 3 min read

Why US-shy investors are packing their bags for Europe

Increased fiscal spending, positive consumer sentiment, and long-term structural changes mean more investors are turning to European equities as US markets remain volatile.
30 June 2025 3 min read

ETF in Focus: Will healthcare get a growth injection in 2025?

As innovations like weight loss drugs transform the sector, healthcare is seeing renewed interest on the back of improved earnings and strong long-term growth trends.
06 May 2025 2 min read

ETF in Focus: Why the big tech trade may not be over yet

Despite market nerves around DeepSeek, now could be the time to look through short-term noise and tap into the AI transformation, through ETFs with a high weighting to global technology.
04 March 2025 2 min read

ETF in Focus: iShares S&P 500 ETF (IVV)

Australia’s most popular US equities ETF could benefit from continuing gains in the US market this year, with strong earnings supported by a deregulatory domestic policy agenda.
05 February 2025 2 min read

Macro Minute - February 2025

US equities have faced a pull back from the AI arms race, and but we expect continued strong performance in the long run.
04 February 2025 2 min watch

Macro Minute: December

Equity markets are ending the year strong, driven by a clear election win for the Republican Party in the US.
29 November 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute: November

Equity markets continued to hit new highs last month as news of China’s stimulus package drove Australian shares higher and strong corporate earnings helped to propel US stocks.
03 November 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute: October

After a volatile month in August, September saw equities rally globally, recovering much of the ground lost last month.
02 October 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute: September

Last month, equity markets were shocked by the worst downturn since the onset of the COVID pandemic.
06 September 2024 2 min watch

How ETFs can help Aussie investors shed their home bias

Australians are known for their love of globetrotting and being adventurous travellers. But, at times, the same can't always be said when it comes to our investing behaviour.
16 August 2024 2 mins read

ETFs: building blocks for a diversified portfolio

ASX investor research and ETF reports have shown an uptick in investor interest of ETFs over the past few years. Listen to the latest ASX: The Ideas Exchange podcast to learn more.
13 August 2024 27 min listen

Macro Minute: August

This month we saw the first major pullback in the seemingly unstoppable US tech sector, and more. Watch this month’s Macro Minute.
06 August 2024 2 min watch

Macro Minute - July 2024

We’ve seen the US market go from strength to strength this year, hitting consistent all-time highs underpinned by a seemingly unstoppable rally in tech stocks that we believe may be set to continue.
27 June 2024 2 min read

Macro Minute: June

Last month was a case of ‘bad news is good news’ for markets, as economic data pointed to potentially cooling inflation in the US and moderating labour market dynamics in Australia.
05 June 2024 3 min watch

ETFs for the long game

How ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) can help you diversify and achieve your long-term goals.
08 May 2024 3 min read

Macro Minute: May 2024

Last month was a turbulent one for markets, with the upside surprises in US inflation and the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. Hear more from the iShares by BlackRock team.
02 May 2024 3 min watch

ChatGPT and AI: An investor’s guide

ChatGPT is an advanced form of generative artificial intelligence. Learn more about ChatGPT and how this fits into the world of investing.
29 April 2024 2 min read

Spotify, Factor ETFs and the evolution of investment

What do asset management and Kylie Minogue have in common? They’ve both been disrupted by new-generation technology putting you in the driver’s seat of the consumer experience.
11 April 2024 4 min read

Macro Minute: April 2024

We head into the second quarter of the year with more confidence that we may have reached the peak of interest rate hiking cycles both here in Australia, and in the US.
03 April 2024 2 min watch

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