Products November 2, 2012

BlackRock Expands 529 Plan Investments

November 2, 2012 (PLANSPONSOR.com) – BlackRock Inc. expanded its iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) business, adding seven portfolio options to the iShares 529 Plan.
 
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The plan now features 28 investment options for advisers to build 529 portfolios.

The new portofolio options include:  

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  • iShares High Dividend Equity Portfolio
  • iShares MSCI EAFE Minimum Volatility Portfolio
  • iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Minimum Volatility Portfolio
  • iShares MSCI ACWI ex US Portfolio
  • iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Credit Portfolio
  • iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Portfolio
  • iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond Portfolio

 

The iShares 529 Plan, offered only through advisers, is a nationally available college savings plan, sponsored by the State of Arkansas, which allows families to save and invest funds for higher education in a tax-advantaged account.

More information is at ishares529.s.upromise.com. 

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