BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) reports 9.94M shares — 25.7% of iShares Global Healthcare ETF

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of 9,944,454 shares of ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF, representing 25.7% as of 03/31/2026. The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 9,944,454 shares. The schedule notes that iShares Global Healthcare ETF (Aust) holds an interest exceeding 5% on behalf of another person.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Specialist

BlackRock reports a large, concentrated stake in the fund with sole voting and dispositive power.

BlackRock beneficially owns 9,944,454 shares (25.7%) of the ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF as of 03/31/2026, and the filing records sole voting and dispositive authority for that same share count. This indicates control over voting and disposition decisions for that block.

Ownership is reported on a Schedule 13G/A and includes an Item 6 disclosure that iShares Global Healthcare ETF (Aust) has an interest above 5.0%. Future filings could show changes in percent ownership; timing and cash‑flow treatment are not stated in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 9,944,454 shares Percent of class: 25.7% Sole voting power: 9,944,454 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 9,944,454 shares Amount beneficially owned as reported in Item 4

Percent of class 25.7% Percent of class as reported in Item 4 (as of 03/31/2026)

Sole voting power 9,944,454 shares Sole power to vote or direct the vote (Item 4)

Sole dispositive power 9,944,454 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition (Item 4)

Reporting date 03/31/2026 Cover page date for the Schedule 13G/A

Signature date 04/24/2026 Date signed by Spencer Fleming

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole Dispositive Power, Item 6 disclosure

4 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 8 ) ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF (cover)"

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: 9944454 (Item 4)"

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 Dispositive Power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9944454 (Item 4)"

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.

Item 6 disclosure regulatory

"Interest of 1 such person, iShares Global Healthcare ETF (Aust), in the common stock... more than five percent"

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 8)

ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

464287325

(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): 464287325

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 9,944,454.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 9,944,454.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

9,944,454.00

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)

25.7 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE 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.: 464287325
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 9944454
(b)	Percent of class: 25.7 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 9944454
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9944454
	(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 Global Healthcare ETF (Aust), in the common stock of ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE 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:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7

FAQ

What stake does BlackRock (BLK) report in ISHARES GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ETF?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 9,944,454 shares, equal to 25.7% as of 03/31/2026. The filing is a Schedule 13G/A showing this position and related voting/dispositive powers.

Does BlackRock have voting control over the shares reported?

Yes. The filing states BlackRock holds sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 9,944,454 shares. Both powers are listed for the same share count in Item 4 of the schedule.

Is any other entity noted as having an interest in these shares?

Item 6 discloses that iShares Global Healthcare ETF (Aust) has an interest exceeding 5.0% in the common stock, indicating ownership on behalf of another person as described in the schedule.

When was the Schedule 13G/A signed and filed?

The signature block shows the schedule was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, on 04/24/2026. The ownership figures are dated 03/31/2026 in the cover information.