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- iShares ESG Advanced Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (ELQD) seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of U.S. dollar-denominated, investment grade corporate bonds from issuers exhibiting favorable environmental, social and governance (ESG) characteristics as determined by the index provider; the fund applies extensive climate-based screens, including those related to fossil fuel activities, and screens for involvement in controversial business activities. ELQD holds a diversified portfolio of approximately 623 investment grade corporate bonds, with top issuers including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc, Comcast Corporation, AerCap Ireland Capital DAC, JPMorgan Chase & Co, Microsoft Corporation, Citigroup Inc and AT&T Inc; it features a weighted average maturity of 12.39 years, effective duration of 7.92 years and a 30-day SEC yield of 5.06% as of June 30, 2025. The ETF pays monthly distributions and maintains an expense ratio of 0.18%, with net assets of approximately $12.4 million prior to closure. Launched on November 8, 2021 and listed on NYSE Arca, ELQD operates within the fixed income segment focusing on USD-denominated investment grade corporate bonds meeting stringent ESG criteria provided by MSCI; it primarily targets institutional and retail investors seeking sustainable income-oriented fixed income exposure with reduced carbon intensity (weighted average of 31.86 tons CO2E/$M sales) and high ESG quality scores. The fund, part of the iShares family managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors and issued through iShares Trust (a Delaware statutory trust), holds an MSCI ESG Fund Rating of A and ESG Quality Score of 6.83 (90.67th percentile among peers). In June 2025, BlackRock announced the closure and liquidation of ELQD as part of a broader rationalization of 14 U.S.-domiciled funds to better align with investor objectives and client needs; trading ceased after market close on August 18, 2025, with creation and redemption of shares halted thereafter and proceeds distributed to remaining shareholders on or around August 21, 2025. This strategic decision reflects ongoing portfolio reviews amid low assets under management and evolving market demands for ESG fixed income products. The ETF is no longer active for new investments, with final net asset values calculated inclusive of liquidation costs.