iShares MSCI EM SRI UCITS ETF (QDVS.DE) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets SRI Select Reduced Fossil Fuel Index, providing investors with exposure to large- and mid-cap companies in emerging markets selected for their adherence to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Launched on May 6, 2016, and domiciled in Ireland under iShares IV Public Limited Company, the ETF is issued and managed by BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited with management by BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited; it employs a physical full replication strategy, accumulating dividends and maintaining an ongoing charge of 0.25%. The fund invests in stocks across diversified sectors in emerging market countries worldwide, focusing on companies with high ESG ratings while excluding those involved in controversial weapons, civilian firearms, nuclear power, tobacco, or revenue from genetic modification of plants beyond research and development; it holds approximately 217 securities with key portfolio characteristics including a price-to-book ratio of 2.32x and price-to-earnings ratio of 16.82x. Listed on exchanges in Germany (QDVS), the UK (SUSM), and available in markets including Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, the ETF targets institutional and retail investors seeking sustainable emerging markets equity exposure with assets under management exceeding EUR 2.77 billion.
In recent developments, the ETF underwent a methodology overhaul in its flagship SRI range during 2024, enhancing transparency by removing ESG trend considerations from security rankings, including all highest-rated ESG companies, introducing sector caps of +/-1% relative to the parent MSCI index, and adjusting issuer caps to improve diversification and reduce tracking error, particularly in financials, technology, and consumer discretionary sectors; additionally, it transitioned to full physical replication effective June 3, 2024. The fund was previously known as iShares Sustainable MSCI Emerging Markets SRI UCITS ETF, reflecting a name change aligned with index updates to the MSCI EM SRI Select Reduced Fossil Fuel Index. These changes position the ETF as part of BlackRock's broadened sustainable investment offerings amid growing demand for ESG-focused products.