BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (BlackRock Canada) announces updated investment risk ratings for certain iShares ETFs, effective June 19, 2026. According to a Globe Newswire release carried by Financial Post, the changes apply to three iShares ETFs listed in the announcement, with each fund’s “previous” risk rating replaced by an updated rating as part of BlackRock’s periodic review process.
In addition to the risk-rating updates, the release also references a change to the name of an iShares fund tied to the Core Canadian Short-Mid Term Universe Bond Index ETF. The announcement indicates the update is associated with the iShares “Core Canadian Short-Mid Term Universe Bond Index ETF” as part of BlackRock Canada’s communications to investors.
While the Investing.com entry flags that BlackRock Canada updates risk ratings for three iShares ETFs, it does not provide additional details in the excerpt provided. Overall, the reporting agrees that the updates are effective as of June 19, 2026 and relate to specific iShares ETFs and a related fund name change.
