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iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist)
iShares Developed Markets Property Yield UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) is a UCITS-compliant exchange-traded fund that provides targeted exposure to high-yielding real estate companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in developed markets worldwide, excluding Greece, with a forecast dividend yield of at least 2%. Managed by BlackRock under iShares II plc and domiciled in Ireland, it tracks the FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Dividend+ Index using an optimized physical replication method, holding approximately 322 securities. This GBP-hedged distributing share class mitigates currency risk for British Pound investors while paying quarterly dividends, supported by a 12-month trailing yield around 2.91% to 3.04%. Geographically, it emphasizes North America (about 60%), followed by Europe ex-UK, Asia ex-Japan, Japan, and the UK, with the majority in the property sector. Launched on March 5, 2018, for this share class, it features a total expense ratio of 0.64% and engages in securities lending for additional returns. The ETF plays a key role in income-focused portfolios, offering diversification into mature real estate markets with potential for stable yields and growth.