iShares Hedged International Equity Index - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the market, before fees and the cost of hedging, as measured by the MSCI World ex Australia IndexSM (hedged in AUD with net dividends reinvested) (the 'Index').

Fund Strategy

The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the market, before fees and the cost of hedging, as measured by the MSCI World ex-Australia Net TR Index (hedged in AUD) (index). To achieve its investment objective the Fund invests in units of the iShares Wholesale International Equity Index Fund (underlying fund), another fund managed by the company that has the same (unhedged) investment strategy as the Fund. The Fund also invests in currency forward contacts, which are used to implement the passive currency hedge.

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	1.66%	2.49%	10.79%	16.46%	19.52%	18.61%	12.72%	12.59%
Growth return	1.66%	2.49%	10.79%	12.9%	15.8%	16.14%	7.02%	5.15%
Income return	0%	0%	0%	3.56%	3.72%	2.47%	5.7%	7.44%
Market index (Vanguard Intl Shares Index Hdg AUD TR)
Total return	0.87%	5.67%	9.66%	13.17%	16.48%	15.02%	12.89%	11.13%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

iShares Hedged International Equity Index

International Equities: 97.42%

Cash: 1.83%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.75%

Australian Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

International Equities: 97.11%

Cash: 2.04%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.20%

Australian Equities: 0.53%

Fixed Interest: 0.08%

Alternatives: 0.03%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	iShares Hedged International Equity Index (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	BlackRock Investment Mgmt (AUS) Ltd
APIR Code	BGL0044AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World - Currency Hedged
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	1 Jul 2009
Fund Size	$3849.58 million (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Entry Price	$0.79426 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Exit Price	$0.79338 (as at 29 Jan 2026)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.20% (as at 2 Oct 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.20% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	0
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments
Minimum redemption amount

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Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
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FAQs about the iShares Hedged International Equity Index

What is the objective of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The objective of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the market, before fees and the cost of hedging, as measured by the MSCI World ex Australia IndexSM (hedged in AUD with net dividends reinvested) (the 'Index').

What is the strategy for the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The strategy of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the market, before fees and the cost of hedging, as measured by the MSCI World ex-Australia Net TR Index (hedged in AUD) (index). To achieve its investment objective the Fund invests in units of the iShares Wholesale International Equity Index Fund (underlying fund), another fund managed by the company that has the same (unhedged) investment strategy as the Fund. The Fund also invests in currency forward contacts, which are used to implement the passive currency hedge.

What is the APIR code of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The APIR code of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is BGL0044AU.

What was iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s total return last month?

iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s total return last month was 1.66%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.66% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s total return for the last three months?

iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s total return for the last three months was 2.49%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.49% and an income return of 0%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s one-year total return?

iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s one-year total return is 16.46%. This was made up of a growth return of 12.9% and an income return of 3.56%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s three-year total return?

iShares Hedged International Equity Index’s one-year total return is 18.61%. This was made up of a growth return of 16.14% and an income return of 2.47%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The asset allocation of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is :

International Equities: 97.42%

Cash: 1.83%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.75%

Australian Equities: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is BlackRock Investment Mgmt (AUS) Ltd.

What sector/asset class does the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund belong to?

The iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund belongs to the Equity World - Currency Hedged sector/asset class.

What is the size of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

As at 31 Dec 2025, the size of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund was $3849.58 million.

What is the inception date of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund has an inception date of 1 Jul 2009.

What is the current entry price of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The current entry price of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is $0.79426 per unit and the current exit price is $0.79338 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the current exit price of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The current exit price of the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is $0.79338 per unit and the current entry price is $0.79426 per unit (as at 29 Jan 2026).

What is the minimum investment amount for the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the iShares Hedged International Equity Index managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $0.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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