BlackRock (BLK) discloses 939,393 shares (6.5%) in iShares EM High Yield ETF

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. amends its Schedule 13G to report beneficial ownership of 939,393 shares of iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF common stock, representing 6.5% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states these shares are held by Reporting Business Units of BlackRock and that iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF has an interest exceeding 5%.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

BlackRock discloses a 6.5% stake in the ETF via its reporting units.

Schedule 13G/A shows BlackRock's Reporting Business Units beneficially own 939,393 shares of iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF as of 03/31/2026. The filing attributes an interest over 5% to iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF, consistent with pooled investment ownership.

Ownership is reported with sole voting and dispositive power for the stated shares. Further details about underlying shareholder lists or any trading intent are not provided in the excerpt; subsequent filings or exhibits may identify the specific subsidiary involved.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 939,393 shares Percent of class: 6.5% Sole voting/dispositive power: 939,393 shares

3 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 939,393 shares Amount beneficially owned as of 03/31/2026

Percent of class 6.5% Percent of common stock represented by the holdings

Sole voting/dispositive power 939,393 shares Sole power to vote and dispose as reported in Item 4

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, Investment Company Act of 1940

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this reflects the securities beneficially owned"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 939393 (b) Percent of class: 6.5 %"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Investment Company Act of 1940 regulatory

"A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"

A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.

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FAQ

What stake does BlackRock report in iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF (BLK)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 939,393 shares, equal to 6.5% of the common stock as of 03/31/2026. The holdings are attributed to Reporting Business Units of BlackRock.

Who else is identified with a greater-than-5% interest in this Schedule 13G/A?

iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF is named as having an interest exceeding 5% in the common stock of the iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF in this filing.

Does BlackRock report voting or dispositive power over the shares?

Yes. The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power of 939,393 shares and sole dispositive power of 939,393 shares for the reported position.

Is the reported ownership held directly by BlackRock or by a subsidiary?

The filing attributes the position to BlackRock's Reporting Business Units and references an exhibit for Item 7 identifying the relevant subsidiary; the excerpt does not name the specific subsidiary.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

464286285

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 464286285

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

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 939,393.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 939,393.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

939,393.00

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)

6.5 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 400 HOWARD STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 464286285
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 939393
(b)	Percent of class: 6.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 939393
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 939393
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
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. The interest of 1 such person, iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF, in the common stock of iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF is more than five percent of the total outstanding common stock.
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 99
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.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/27/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7