iShares Listed Private Equity UCITS ETF (IDPE.L) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investors with a total return, comprised of capital appreciation and income, which reflects the performance of the S&P Listed Private Equity Index before fees and expenses. Launched on March 16, 2007, and domiciled in Ireland, the ETF is managed by BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited and issued by iShares II Public Limited Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. The fund employs a representative sampling methodology to invest primarily in large-cap stocks of publicly listed private equity companies operating across North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific regions; it holds approximately 137 securities, with top holdings including 3i Group plc (8.36%), Brookfield Corporation (7.96%), Blackstone Inc. (6.90%), Partners Group Holding AG (6.74%), and KKR & Co. Inc. (5.97%). Sector exposure is concentrated in financial services (over 85%), industrials, and consumer cyclical, with semi-annual distributions and an ongoing charge of 0.75%.
The ETF is listed on multiple exchanges including the London Stock Exchange (IDPE USD and IPRV GBP), Euronext Amsterdam, Deutsche Boerse Xetra (IQQL), SIX Swiss Exchange, and Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, enabling trading for investors in the UK, Europe, Switzerland, and Mexico. It targets institutional and retail investors seeking exposure to the listed private equity segment, which provides access to alternative investments through liquid, exchange-traded vehicles compliant with UCITS regulations.
Originally known as iShares II Public Limited Company - iShares S&P Listed Private Equity Fund, the ETF underwent a name change to its current designation, reflecting standardization in BlackRock's iShares branding. As of late 2025, the fund manages assets under management exceeding USD 1.3 billion, with recent performance showing a 1-year return of approximately 12.63% and strong growth in holdings like Brookfield Corp (up 37.38%) and 3i Group Plc (up 33.80%). While no specific acquisitions or partnerships directly involving the ETF were reported in the last 1-2 years, BlackRock's broader strategic expansions—such as its $3.2 billion acquisition of Preqin in 2024 to enhance private asset data and indices, and $12.5 billion purchase of Global Infrastructure Partners—position iShares for potential new product developments in private markets. The ETF continues to focus on long-only equity strategies without sustainability screens or currency hedging.