iShares iBonds Dec 2031 Term $ Corp UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (ID31.L) is a UCITS-compliant exchange-traded fund managed by iShares, focusing on providing exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds with a target maturity in December 2031, aiming to deliver income and capital preservation within a total return framework. The fund employs a passively managed, index-tracking approach to replicate the performance of a specified investment-grade corporate bond index, offering USD-denominated exposure to large- and mid-sized issuers across developed markets.
Main products and services:
Investment products: iShares UCITS ETFs; core fixed income ETFs; dec 2031 term corporate bond ETF; USD hedged and unhedged share classes; daily-traded securities; index-tracked bond exposure; liquidity and market access for institutional and retail investors
Product categories and brands: iShares UCITS ETF platform; ID31.L ticker listing on the London Stock Exchange; USD-denominated corporate bond exposure; passive fixed income investment solutions
Other offerings: Fund administration and custodian support through iShares ecosystem; performance reporting and transparency tools; compliance and regulatory disclosures
Latest major company changes:
Strategic partnerships and alliances: integration within the iShares UCITS ETF lineup to expand fixed income offerings and liquidity for clients; collaboration with market makers to enhance secondary market liquidity
Funding rounds or acquisitions: no recent material acquisitions publicly disclosed specific to ID31.L within the last 1-2 years
Product launches or service offerings: launch or ongoing enhancement of the Dec 2031-term corporate bond ETF construct; potential updates to index methodology or constituent eligibility; periodic rollovers aligned with the target maturity
Strategic shifts or expansions: continued expansion of UCITS ETF family to meet demand for longer-dated corporate bond exposure; emphasis on transparency, cost efficiency, and liquidity
Name changes or reorganizations: no recent name changes publicly disclosed for ID31.L
Operational changes: ongoing fund governance updates; enhancements to distribution channels and reporting to align with evolving regulatory and market environments
Additional context:
Industry and business segments: asset management, exchange-traded funds, fixed income
Target markets or customer types: institutional investors, family offices, asset managers, wealth platforms, and individual investors seeking fixed income exposure
Geographic operations: global UCITS footprint with listings and distribution in Europe (London and other EEA markets); underlying securities span multiple developed markets
Founding year and headquarters: iShares is part of the BlackRock family; BlackRock, Inc. founded 1988; iShares operates globally with principal offices in New York, London, and other major financial centers
Subsidiaries/parent relationships: parent company BlackRock, Inc. operates iShares, including the UCITS ETF platform
Notes: ID31.L is traded on the London Stock Exchange; ETF seeks to approximate a fixed income index through passive replication and transparent daily pricing; offering is designed for investors seeking cost-efficient exposure to relatively high-quality corporate debt with defined maturity focus