{"id":62367,"date":"2025-10-20T10:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etfworld.com\/co.uk\/?p=62367"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:41:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T07:41:47","slug":"blackrock-launches-two-new-etfs-on-london-stock-exchange-bitcoin-etp-and-china-tech-ucits-fund-now-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etfworld.com\/co.uk\/blackrock-launches-two-new-etfs-on-london-stock-exchange-bitcoin-etp-and-china-tech-ucits-fund-now-live\/","title":{"rendered":"BlackRock Launches Two New ETFs on London Stock Exchange: Bitcoin ETP and China Tech UCITS Fund Now Live"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a significant move for UK investors seeking both digital asset exposure and targeted emerging market equity access, BlackRock<\/strong> has officially listed two new exchange-traded products on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).<\/h5>\n

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By ETFWorld.co.uk<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Jane Sloan, EMEA Head of Global Product Solutions at BlackRock<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The launches include the highly anticipated iShares Bitcoin ETP<\/strong> and the expansion of its thematic equity suite with the iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF<\/strong>, both now available for trading.<\/p>\n

iShares Bitcoin ETP<\/span>: UK Retail Gains Regulated Bitcoin Access<\/strong><\/p>\n

The iShares Bitcoin ETP<\/strong> (ISIN: XS2940466316), which began trading on the LSE on October 20, 2025<\/strong>, marks a milestone in bringing regulated Bitcoin exposure to UK retail and institutional investors.<\/p>\n

This physically backed ETP provides direct investment exposure to Bitcoin, with each security representing a specific \u201cCryptoasset Entitlement\u201d of the underlying asset. Critically, the Bitcoin holdings are securely stored in cold storage<\/strong> (offline) by Coinbase Custody International Limited<\/strong>, acting as custodian for the issuer.<\/p>\n

The product is denominated in US Dollars<\/strong> and structured as an Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) under Swiss regulation . To support early adoption, BlackRock has implemented a temporary fee waiver<\/strong>: the Total Expense Ratio (TER) is 0.15% per annum<\/strong> through December 31, 2025<\/strong>. From January 1, 2026<\/strong>, the TER will increase to 0.25% per annum<\/strong> .<\/p>\n

This launch aligns with recent Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rule changes that now permit certain crypto-backed ETPs to be marketed to UK retail investors, positioning BlackRock among the first major asset managers to offer such a product on a UK-regulated exchange .<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>\niShares Bitcoin ETP<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISIN<\/td>\nXS2940466316<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEDOL<\/td>\nBTXTKZ1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Currency<\/td>\nGBP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management Fee<\/td>\n0.15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF<\/span>: Targeted Exposure to China\u2019s Innovation Leaders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alongside the Bitcoin debut, BlackRock has also listed its iShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF<\/strong> (ISIN: IE000NFR7C63) on the LSE, offering investors a focused play on China\u2019s technology sector. While the fund was originally launched in December 2021<\/strong> , its admission to the London Stock Exchange enhances accessibility for UK-based investors.<\/p>\n

The ETF seeks to track the MSCI China Technology Sub-Industries ESG Screened Select Capped Index<\/strong>, providing exposure to leading Chinese technology companies across hardware, software, semiconductors, and internet services, while applying ESG screening criteria. The fund is USD-denominated<\/strong>, domiciled in Ireland, and follows an accumulating<\/strong> distribution policy .<\/p>\n

With over \u20ac1.65 billion in assets<\/strong> as of recent data, the ETF already has a substantial investor base across European exchanges . Its ongoing charge stands at 0.45%<\/strong> , reflecting the cost of accessing a high-conviction, thematic index in a complex emerging market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/td>\niShares MSCI China Tech UCITS ETF<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ISIN<\/td>\nIE000NFR7C63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEDOL<\/td>\nBVMYPB2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Currency<\/td>\nGBP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management Fee<\/td>\n0.45%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benchmark<\/td>\nMSCI China Technology Sub-Industries ESG Screened Select Capped Index (USD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Strategic Significance<\/strong><\/p>\n

These dual listings underscore BlackRock\u2019s strategy to meet evolving investor demand\u2014both for alternative assets like Bitcoin<\/strong> through secure, regulated wrappers, and for precision equity exposure<\/strong> in high-growth sectors like Chinese technology. For UK investors, the availability of these products on the LSE means enhanced liquidity, transparency, and regulatory oversight compared to offshore or unregulated alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source: ETFWorld.co.uk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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