iShares Global Equity Factor ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About GLOF

What does GLOF invest in?

The iShares Global Equity Factor ETF is designed to mirror the investment performance of an underlying index. This index comprises large and mid-sized companies located in both developed and emerging economies worldwide. These companies are specifically chosen for their strong alignment with targeted investment style factors, always operating within predefined portfolio limitations.

What is the expense ratio of GLOF?

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF (GLOF) charges an expense ratio of 0.20%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GLOF?

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF (GLOF) manages $203.7M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is GLOF actively managed or an index fund?

GLOF is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (GLOF's is 0.20%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was GLOF launched?

iShares Global Equity Factor ETF (GLOF) launched in April 2015 and is managed by IShares.

How has GLOF performed?

GLOF's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.