Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and certain subsidiaries report beneficial ownership of 1,178,563 shares, representing 14.8%, of the iShares MSCI China A ETF (CUSIP 46434V514) as of 09/30/2025. The filing lists ownership and voting/dispositive power broken down by reporting entities: The Bank of New York Mellon Corp, BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, MBC Investments Corp, and Mellon Investments Corp. Reported holdings are held in various fiduciary capacities and the filing states these positions were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not to influence control. The Schedule notes that the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey has an interest exceeding 5.0%.
Positive
Material stake disclosed: Clear reporting of 1,178,563 shares representing 14.8%
Fiduciary capacity stated: Holdings described as held in fiduciary roles and in the ordinary course of business
Multiple reporting entities: Parent and subsidiaries separately identify voting and dispositive power, improving transparency
Negative
Concentration risk: A single custodial group holds a 14.8% position in the ETF, which is material for shareholder composition
Limited attribution: The filing notes another entity (Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey) holds >5%, but does not quantify that holding here
Insights
Large ETF stake (14.8%) reported across BNY Mellon entities; holdings appear fiduciary.
The filing shows consolidated beneficial ownership of 1,178,563 shares (about 14.8) in the iShares MSCI China A ETF as of 09/30/2025, with sole voting power reported by parent and subsidiaries and dispositive power split similarly. The positions are described as held in various fiduciary capacities rather than for control.
This concentration is investor‑relevant because a single fiduciary group holds a material share of the ETF; monitor any changes to the reported 14.8 stake or disclosures naming other >5% holders over the next reporting cycle (quarterly amendments).
Schedule 13G/A classification and certification indicate passive, ordinary-course holdings.
The report is filed under the Schedule 13G framework with certifications that the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence issuer control. Multiple subsidiary filers and classification codes (HC, IA) are disclosed, clarifying roles across the organization.
Key items to watch include future amendments if voting/dispositive power changes or if any subsidiary assumes a different filing status; any such update would trigger more detailed reporting obligations.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 6)
iSHARES TRUST
(Name of Issuer)
iShares MSCI China A ETF
(Title of Class of Securities)
46434V514
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2025
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
46434V514
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Bank of New York Mellon Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,178,563.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,108,038.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
70,525.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,178,563.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
14.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
46434V514
1
Names of Reporting Persons
BNY Mellon IHC, LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NEW YORK
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,178,561.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,108,036.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
70,525.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,178,561.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
14.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
46434V514
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MBC Investments Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,178,561.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,108,036.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
70,525.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,178,561.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
14.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
46434V514
1
Names of Reporting Persons
MELLON INVESTMENTS Corp
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,178,561.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,108,036.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
70,525.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,178,561.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
14.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
iSHARES TRUST
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
400 HOWARD STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, 94105.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
240 Greenwich Street
New York, New York 10286
(c)
Citizenship:
See cover page
(d)
Title of class of securities:
iShares MSCI China A ETF
(e)
CUSIP No.:
46434V514
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
The filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, or its direct or indirect subsidiaries, including The Bank of New York Mellon and BNY Mellon, National Association, are for the purposes of Section 13(d) or 13(g) of the Act, the beneficial owners of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G.
(b)
Percent of class:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
See Item 5 through 9 and 11 of cover page(s) as to each reporting person.
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
All of the securities are beneficially owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and its direct or indirect subsidiaries in their various fiduciary capacities. As a result, another entity in every instance is entitled to dividends or proceeds of sale.
The interest of 1 such person, Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey, in the iShares MSCI China A ETF of iSHARES TRUST is more than five percent of the total outstanding of iShares MSCI China A ETF.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.
See Exhibit I.
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
What stake does Bank of New York Mellon (BK) report in the iShares MSCI China A ETF?
The filing reports beneficial ownership of 1,178,563 shares, representing 14.8% of the iShares MSCI China A ETF as of 09/30/2025.
Are BNY Mellon's holdings held for control of the ETF?
No. The Schedule 13G/A certification states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control.
Which BNY Mellon entities filed this Schedule 13G/A?
Reported filers include The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, BNY Mellon IHC, LLC, MBC Investments Corp, and Mellon Investments Corp.
Does the filing identify any other holders above 5%?
Yes. The filing states that the Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey has an interest that exceeds 5%, but it does not provide that holder's exact percentage in this statement.
What voting and dispositive powers are reported?
For the primary reporting persons, sole voting power is ~1,178,563 shares and sole dispositive power is ~1,108,038 shares, with shared dispositive power of 70,525 shares as listed.
