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- iShares $ Corp Bond UCITS ETF (LQCE.SW) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index, providing exposure to US dollar-denominated investment grade corporate bonds issued by companies across sectors including financials, industrials, utilities, and communications; it offers accumulating share class treatment with CHF currency hedging to mitigate USD/CHF exchange rate risk for Swiss franc-based investors. The ETF holds a diversified portfolio of liquid, investment-grade bonds typically with maturities ranging from short to intermediate terms, featuring top holdings such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Corp., Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and Wells Fargo & Company, alongside issuers like Oracle Corporation, Citigroup Inc., and Verizon Communications Inc.. Managed by BlackRock Asset Management Ireland, with total expense ratio of 0.25%, the fund engages in securities lending to enhance returns while maintaining full collateralization. Launched on the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 28, 2019, as a share class of the broader iShares USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF umbrella fund originally established in 2003 and domiciled in Ireland, the ETF targets institutional and retail fixed income investors seeking USD corporate bond exposure with Swiss franc hedging. It operates globally through listings in Switzerland and registration in jurisdictions including Germany, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland, with net assets for the LQCE share class around CHF 187 million. The fund emphasizes passive replication via physical sampling of the benchmark, focusing on highly liquid bonds to minimize tracking error. In recent developments, the ETF has maintained stable operations amid fluctuating interest rates, delivering year-to-date total returns of approximately 3.91% in CHF terms as of late 2025, reflecting resilience in its investment grade corporate bond portfolio despite broader fixed income market volatility. No major acquisitions, partnerships, funding rounds, or structural changes specific to LQCE.SW have been reported in the last 1-2 years, underscoring its established role within BlackRock's extensive iShares fixed income lineup that includes over 50 related UCITS ETFs covering corporate, government, and high-yield segments. Ongoing portfolio rebalancing aligns with the Markit iBoxx index methodology updates, ensuring continued representation of the USD investment grade corporate bond universe.