SCHEDULE 13G/A: BlackRock Amends Beneficial Ownership in iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF, Maintains 10.6% Stake
Beneficial Ownership Report
BlackRock, Inc. has filed an Amendment No. 4 to its Schedule 13G, reaffirming its beneficial ownership of 10.6% in the iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF.
Summary
- BlackRock, Inc. filed an Amendment No. 4 to Schedule 13G regarding its beneficial ownership in ISHARES GLOBAL CONSUMER STAPLES ETF.
- As of the event date of June 30, 2025, BlackRock, Inc. beneficially owns 1,383,920 shares of Common Stock.
- This represents 10.6% of the class of securities.
- BlackRock, Inc. holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 1,383,920 shares.
- No shared voting or dispositive power is reported.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
- BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited is identified as an entity within BlackRock that beneficially owns 5% or greater of the outstanding shares.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a factual, routine regulatory filing about beneficial ownership, carrying a neutral sentiment as it does not contain performance data, forward-looking statements, or significant changes in investment intent.
Future Outlook
NA
Industry Context
This filing is a routine disclosure by a major asset manager, BlackRock, regarding its passive investment holdings in an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). It reflects BlackRock's role as a significant institutional investor and manager of various investment products, including ETFs focused on specific sectors like consumer staples.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's stake, confirming a stable, passive investment.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-04-30 | Previous Power of Attorney revoked by BlackRock, Inc. |
| 2025-01-21 | Effective date of the new Power of Attorney for BlackRock, Inc. |
| 2025-06-30 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement. |
| 2025-07-17 | Signature date of the Schedule 13G Amendment No. 4 filing by BlackRock, Inc. |
Keywords
BlackRock, iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, ETF, Consumer Staples, Investment Management, SEC Filing
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