iShares Files for International Quality GARP ETF Targeting Growth and Value

BlackRock's iShares has filed to launch the iShares MSCI Intl Quality GARP ETF, a passively managed fund tracking the MSCI World ex USA Quality GARP Select Index. The strategy targets large- and mid-cap companies across 22 developed markets outside the U.S., combining growth potential with attractive valuations and strong financial fundamentals. Stocks are initially selected using earnings and sales growth metrics, then weighted according to value indicators, including price-to-earnings ratios, and quality measures such as profitability, leverage and earnings stability. Individual issuer weights are capped at 5%, with quarterly rebalancing and country and sector constraints. As of September 30, 2026, the index contained 736 securities, with significant exposure to financials and industrials. The ETF will invest at least 80% of its assets in index constituents and may use representative sampling to track performance.