BlackRock Expands Active Bond ETF Range With Two European Credit Funds

BlackRock has launched two actively managed European corporate bond ETFs, expanding its fixed income lineup across investment-grade and high-yield credit. The iShares € Investment Grade Corp Bond Active UCITS ETF (EBCA), charging 0.25%, targets consistent benchmark outperformance through security selection and sector rotation while managing downside risk. The iShares European High Yield Corp Bond Active UCITS ETF (EYBA), charging 0.40%, focuses on issuer selection and refinancing risks in a market offering yields near 7%. Both Irish-domiciled funds are listed on Deutsche Boerse and Euronext Milan. The launches complement BlackRock's existing €9 billion investment-grade and €5 billion high-yield passive ETFs. They also reflect growing demand for active fixed income strategies, which account for approximately 12% of fixed income ETF net inflows in 2026, up from less than 4% in 2024.