iShares, Inc. - iShares MSCI Russia ETF (ERUS) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of Russian equities, specifically the MSCI Russia 25/50 Index, by investing at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the index or investments that otherwise provide economic exposure to those securities; the fund holds diversified positions across Russian large- and mid-cap stocks in sectors including energy, materials, financials, and consumer staples. It provides exposure to growth and value stocks of companies operating across diversified market capitalizations within the Russian public equity markets. The ETF is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc., with a net expense ratio of 0.09% after fee waivers.
Launched on November 9, 2010, and domiciled in the United States, ERUS was listed on NYSE Arca and targeted investors seeking Russia-specific equity exposure, primarily through ordinary shares and depository receipts traded on Russian and international exchanges. Headquartered operations align with BlackRock's U.S. base in New York, with geographic focus historically centered on Russian markets.
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, ERUS suspended creations of new shares on March 1, 2022, halted trading on NYSE Arca on March 4, 2022, and commenced delisting proceedings shortly thereafter; BlackRock initiated liquidation on August 17, 2022, distributing liquid assets while retaining illiquid Russian holdings due to sanctions and capital controls impeding sales. The fund's board approved full termination potential after December 31, 2023, with ongoing efforts to dispose of remaining securities as market conditions permit; as of late 2025, assets under management have dwindled to approximately $531,000, predominantly in cash (94.72%), reflecting near-complete wind-down. No new products, partnerships, or expansions have occurred amid these operational changes.