iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (QLTA US) - Portfolio Construction Methodology

iShares Aaa – A Rated Corporate Bond ETF (QLTA US) – Portfolio Construction MethodologyThe underlying Bloomberg US Corporate Aaa – A Capped Index targets USD-denominated, fixed-rate investment-grade corporate bonds (industrial, utility, financial) issued by U.S. and non-U.S. issuers, requiring minimum par outstanding of USD 500m and an index rating of A- or higher (middle of Moody’s/S&P/Fitch; lower of two if only two; single if one). Eligible securities are SEC-registered, 144A with registration rights, or ...