BlackRock iShares Aladdin Our company Investors Canada EN FR Sign In About us Products Investment themes Insights & education Resources HOW TO BUY ETFs ETFs are funds that trade on an exchange like a stock. They are an easy to use, low cost way to invest your money. YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED Q. How can I buy iShares ETFs? A. iShares ETFs can be bought and sold during normal trading hours through your broker or trading platform. To trade iShares ETFs, you can use any online, discount or full-service brokerage account. Your broker/dealer will likely charge their usual commissions or fees. Q. What exchanges are iShares ETFs traded on? A. In Canada, iShares ETFs are listed either on the Toronto Stock Exchange or the NEO exchange. Q. How and when are iShares ETFs traded? A. They can be traded anytime during normal market trading hours (9:30 AM to 4:00 PM), using all the trading strategies associated with stocks (market, limit and stop orders, for example). Q. How is the trading price of an ETF determined? A. The market price of an ETF is expected to be very closely related to the market value of the underlying securities held in the ETF. The value of these underlying securities generally fluctuates throughout the day, which in turn affects the market price of the ETF. Q. What is the minimum I can invest in ETFs? A. There is no minimum investment, but you cannot purchase less than 1 share of the ETF. BUYING iSHARES ETFs CAN BE EASY ETFs are widely available on most online brokerage accounts and through financial advisors. EXPLORE OUR PRODUCTS Explore more About us WHO WE ARE About BlackRock Corporate Sustainability Investment stewardship Our team OUR SOLUTIONS About iShares About Aladdin Financial Markets Advisory Products BY TYPE iShares ETFs Mutual Funds BY ASSET CLASS Equity Fixed Income Commodity Investment themes INVESTING APPROACHES Sustainable Investing The China opportunity Alternative investments Insights & education MARKET INSIGHTS Featured Insights BlackRock Investment Institute EDUCATION How ETFs trade What is an ETF How to buy ETFs Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Resources RESOURCES Resource Library Tax Information Center Customer service As a global investment manager and fiduciary to our clients, our purpose at BlackRock is to help everyone experience financial well-being. Since 1999, we've been a leading provider of financial technology, and our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. CORPORATE Careers Newsroom Investor relations FAQs Contact us Accessibility LEGAL Terms & conditions Privacy policy Business continuity © 2021 BlackRock, Inc. All rights reserved. iShares® ETFs are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares ETFs. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional. iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries in the United States and elsewhere. Used with permission. ICRMH1220C-1383288