BlackRock (BLK) discloses 7.5% holding in iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of common stock of the iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF on an amended Schedule 13G. BlackRock’s reporting business units beneficially own 1,124,295 shares, representing 7.5% of the ETF’s outstanding common stock.

BlackRock has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 1,124,295 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing notes that certain other BlackRock business units are disaggregated for reporting purposes and that iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF has an interest in more than five percent of the ETF’s common stock.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 1,124,295 shares Percent of class owned: 7.5% Sole voting power: 1,124,295 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 1,124,295 shares Common stock of iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF beneficially owned by BlackRock reporting units

Percent of class owned 7.5% Portion of ETF’s outstanding common stock beneficially owned by BlackRock reporting units

Sole voting power 1,124,295 shares Shares over which BlackRock has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 1,124,295 shares Shares over which BlackRock has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G

4 terms

beneficially owned financial

"reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units"

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.

sole voting power financial

"Sole Voting Power 1,124,295.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 1,124,295.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Schedule 13G regulatory

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

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

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FAQ

What percentage of iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF does BlackRock (BLK) report owning?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 7.5% of the iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF’s common stock, based on 1,124,295 shares held by its reporting business units with sole voting and dispositive power.

How many shares of iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF common stock does BlackRock (BLK) beneficially own?

BlackRock’s reporting business units beneficially own 1,124,295 shares of the ETF’s common stock, with sole voting and sole dispositive power over all of these shares and no shared powers reported.

Does BlackRock (BLK) have sole or shared voting power over its stake in the EM High Yield Bond ETF?

BlackRock has sole voting power over 1,124,295 shares of the ETF and reports 0 shares with shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over the same share amount, with no shared dispositive power.

Which other entity has more than 5% interest in iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF according to BlackRock (BLK)?

The filing states that iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF has an interest in more than five percent of the iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF’s total outstanding common stock, reflecting its significant economic interest.

What type of SEC ownership filing did BlackRock (BLK) submit for the EM High Yield Bond ETF?

BlackRock submitted an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G, reporting passive beneficial ownership of the ETF’s common stock by certain BlackRock reporting business units, in line with SEC beneficial ownership reporting requirements.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

464286285

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(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 1,124,295.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,124,295.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,124,295.00

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)

7.5 %

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: 1124295
(b)	Percent of class: 7.5 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1124295
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1124295
	(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:	07/28/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7