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GBAL ETF · iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio
The GBAL Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofMulti-Asset: Moderate1M perf.+6.01%
Last price
$59.45
1M perf.
+6.70%
1M flows
+€5M
AuM
€145M
E/R
0.24%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
GBAL
$59.45
Performance & flows
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January 22, 2026 → April 22, 2026
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GBAL
$59.44
+2.10%
Multi-Asset: Moderate
+2.38%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.70%  | +2.10%  | +23.00%  | +52.27% | +53.27% | +5.33% | +5.33% | +3.93% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/22/2026
$59.45
1D NAV change
+0.25%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
1386
Inception date
9/10/2020
Jurisdiction
Canada
Distribution
Canada
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
CAD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital growth and income by investing primarily in one or exchange-traded funds managed by BlackRock Canada or an affiliate (“iShares ETF”) that provide exposure to fixed income and/or equity securities. The iShares ETFs in which the Fund invests generally employ ESG-oriented investment strategies or primarily invest in government bonds.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.10% | +23.00% | +52.27% | +53.27% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Canada
52.88%
USA
31.12%
Japan
3.83%
Switzerland
1.72%
Netherlands
1.51%
Ireland
1.27%
France
1.27%
Germany
1.03%
Unavailable
0.77%
Other
4.59%
Sectors
Information Technology
19.11%
Financials
17.27%
Sovereign
8.09%
Banks
7.36%
Municipal
6.07%
Industrials
5.72%
Materials
5.44%
Consumer Discretionary
3.94%
Unavailable
8.34%
Other
18.66%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1386
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
NVIDIA
ROYAL BK CANADA
TORONTO DOMINION
BROADCOM LIMITED
SHOPIFY SUBORDINATE VOTING
BANK OF MONTREAL
CDN IMPERIAL BK
BNS
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WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP
ASML HOLDING
VISA INCORPORATION
Canada, Bond 2 1jun2028 10Y
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
Canada, Bond 1 1jun2027 10Y
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
Yes
SDG
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Issuer
iShares
iShares ID Card
Number of funds
1740
Total AuM
€5.16T
Expense ratio range
0.03% - 1.51%
Average expense ratio
0.284%
Top 5 funds by iShares
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | €670.39B |
IEFA | iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | €153.13B |
IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | €128.82B |
CSSPX | iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF | €119.41B |
AGG | iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | €116.24B |
Frequently asked questions about GBAL
What does iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio, GBAL, invest in?
GBAL is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equities and Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GBAL?
GBAL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.24%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GBAL launched?
GBAL was introduced to the market on September 10, 2020. It trades on Canada
Who is the ETF issuer of GBAL?
iShares ESG Balanced ETF Portfolio, GBAL, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GBAL?
GBAL oversees €145M in assets as of April 22, 2026.
How has GBAL performed lately?
Based on data from April 22, 2026, GBAL returned 6.70% over the past month, 2.10% over the last three months and 3.93% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GBAL?
As of April 22, 2026, GBAL recorded net flows of +€5M over the last month and +€21M year-to-date.
Does GBAL distribute dividends?
GBAL follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 22, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.78%.
What are the main country or region exposures of GBAL?
As of February 28, 2026, GBAL has significant geographic allocations in Canada, USA and Japan.
In which sector or theme does GBAL invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, GBAL focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Sovereign.
How many securities does GBAL hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, GBAL holds 1386 positions in its portfolio, with 20.94% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GBAL?
As of February 28, 2026, GBAL top three holdings include NVIDIA, ROYAL BK CANADA and TORONTO DOMINION.
What is the base currency of GBAL?
The base currency of GBAL is CAD.
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