Core Insights - The 25th anniversary of the world's first fixed income ETFs was celebrated by BlackRock Canada and the Toronto Stock Exchange [1][2] - The iShares Core Canadian Short Term Bond Index ETF (TSX: XSB) and iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (TSX: XBB) were listed on November 20, 2000, significantly enhancing investor access to fixed income markets [2][3] - As of October 31, 2025, global fixed income ETF/ETP assets reached US$3.324 trillion across 2,924 unique products, indicating the success of fixed income ETFs worldwide [3] Company Overview - iShares, with over 20 years of experience, manages approximately 1,700+ ETFs and US$5.2 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2025, showcasing its leadership in the financial industry [4] - The portfolio and risk management of iShares are powered by BlackRock, emphasizing the company's expertise in the ETF market [4]

Core Insights - BondBloxx Investment Management has been recognized as the Best International Fixed Income ETF Issuer ($100m–$1bn) at the 2025 ETF Express Awards for its BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1–10 Year Bond ETF (XEMD) [1] - The firm manages over $6 billion in assets across 27 fixed income ETFs, showcasing its expertise in diversified bond strategies [2] Group 1: Awards and Recognition - BondBloxx has received multiple accolades, including the Best Fixed Income Asset Manager at the 2025 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards for its BondBloxx Private Credit CLO ETF (PCMM) [3] - The firm was also a finalist for Asset Manager of the Year at the 2025 Money Management Institute/Barron's Industry Awards [4] Group 2: Company Overview - BondBloxx is the first ETF issuer focused solely on fixed income, offering a variety of exposures including U.S. Treasuries, investment grade and high yield corporate bonds, emerging markets bonds, and private credit [5]

Core Insights - ETFs are projected to surpass the 2024 record of $1.1 trillion in net inflows, with $1.01 trillion already recorded for the year, likely achieving this milestone in November [1] - Fixed income ETFs have reached a new milestone with $325 billion in new money as of October 15, contributing to a total of $303 billion for the year [1] Fixed Income ETFs Performance - The iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) is the most popular ETF, adding $29 billion, with a low risk profile and a 30-day SEC yield of 4.1% [2] - Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG) are also popular, adding $15 billion and $8.9 billion respectively, both offering low-cost exposure to investment-grade U.S. bonds [3][4] - Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX) saw $9.2 billion in net inflows, with a yield of 3.0% and an average duration of seven years, although its performance has lagged behind BND [5][6] Actively Managed Fixed Income ETFs - The Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF (JAAA) led actively managed ETFs with $9.3 billion in inflows, achieving a yield of 5.4% and a total return of 3.8% for the year [7] - iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) and JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF (JPST) also performed well, with inflows of $6.2 billion and $6.1 billion respectively, offering yields of 5.1% and 4.2% [8][9] Future Outlook for Fixed Income ETFs - There is optimism for innovation in the fixed income ETF market, particularly in actively managed ETFs, as well as potential developments in fixed income index strategies [11][12]