iShares Equity Models Information
Published: December 8, 2016
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The iShares Sector Rotation ETF Portfolio [ISHRSECT] is designed to identify major sector themes in the market place through the use of the Point & Figure relative strength tools. The portfolio's composition is based on relative strength and is applied by comparing the iShares inventory components to one another by means of point & figure relative strength analysis. The relative strength analysis is then aggregated using a relative strength "matrix" ranking process, and the number of holdings are then based on the highest realtive strength components within the inventory of holdings. For more information on the portfolio construction and back testing, click here. The iShares Sector Rotation Portfolio will be updated Thursday mornings by 9:30 am EST.

The iShares Sector Rotation ETF Portfolio ISHRSECT is designed to identify major sector themes in the market place through the use of the Point & Figure relative strength tools. The portfolio's composition is based on relative strength and is applied by comparing the iShares inventory components to one another by means of point & figure relative strength analysis. The relative strength analysis is then aggregated using a relative strength "matrix" ranking process, and the number of holdings are then based on the highest realtive strength components within the inventory of holdings. For more information on the portfolio construction and back testing, click here. The iShares Sector Rotation Portfolio will be updated Thursday mornings by 9:30 am EST.

The iShares Tactical ETF Portfolio ISHRTACTICAL is designed to identify major asset class and sector themes in the market place through the use of the Point & Figure relative strength tools. The portfolio's inventory draws primarily on sub-sector iShares, some asset class ETFs, and some commodity based iShares. Relative strength is compared not only to the market indices but also to the other iShares in the inventory. This model will also incorporate the use of fixed income ETFs to help mitigate risk in the portfolio. For more information on the portfolio construction and returns since the inception in 2002, click here. The iShares Tactical Portfolio will be updated Thursday mornings by 9:30 am EST.

The iShares International Model ISHRINTL is designed to identify themes within the international equity asset class, in terms of country and region strength. The portfolio's inventory is made up of approximately 45 International iShares ETFs. We implement the relative strength matrix metholodology as the rules-based decision making strategy for buy and sell decisions within the model. For more information on portfolio construction and performance, you can visit the model's information file attached here.

The iShares Developed Market Model ISHRDEV is designed to identify themes within the developed market space, in terms of country strength. The portfolio's inventory is made up of approximately 27 developed market iShares ETFs. We implement the relative strength matrix metholodology as the rules-based decision making strategy for buy and sell decisions within the model. For more information on portfolio construction and performance, you can visit the model's information file attached here.

The iShares Emerging Market Model ISHREMERG is designed to identify themes within the emerging market space, in terms of country strength. The portfolio's inventory is made up of approximately 27 emerging market iShares ETFs. We implement the relative strength matrix metholodology as the rules-based decision making strategy for buy and sell decisions within the model. For more information on portfolio construction and performance, you can visit the model's information file attached here.

Be sure to check out the iShares DALI Organizer Tool which shows you which asset classes are emphasized in DALI and then provides you with at least one model per all asset classes. In addition, from this one link you can input a dollar amount and then allocate that money across the different models. The iShares DALI Organizer Tool will then automatically calculate exactly how many shares to buy and exactly what percentage that position represents in a portfolio. You can then export this information to excel to potentially interact with your trading system.

 

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DISCLOSURE

**Unless otherwise stated, the performance numbers herein are based on price returns and do not include dividends or all transaction costs. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Potential for profits is accompanied by possibility of loss. BlackRock sponsors the Dorsey Wright iShares ETF Models. However, analysis, models and recommendations are created and provided solely by Dorsey, Wright & Associates (Dorsey Wright). Neither BlackRock, BlackRock Advisors and its affiliates, nor SEI Investments Distribution Co. or its affiliates (SEI) are affiliated with Dorsey Wright. Neither BlackRock nor SEI provides investment advice or recommendations regarding any security, fund or market. Analysis, models and recommendations should not be considered an offer to purchase or sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy or purchase any security, including iShares. The examples presented do not take into consideration commissions, tax implications, or other transactions costs. No individual risk management tools are used in maintaining this model. This model may not be suitable for all investors. As the investment professional making the final decision with respect to allocations, remember to adhere to NASD Rules 2090 and 2111 (formerly NYSE Rule 405, Know Your Customer). The percentage of the portfolio devoted to any iShares strategy, as well as final individual weightings are at the sole discretion of the financial advisor and not Dorsey, Wright & Associates, BlackRock or SEI Investments Distribution Co. or its affiliates (SEI) . If you are not familiar with the Point & Figure methodology, we suggest you read "Point & Figure Charting, 4th Edition" by Thomas J. Dorsey or visit the PnF University at www.dorseywright.com. If you are not familiar with the iShares products, or Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), we suggest you visit www.ishares.com for more information.