iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF

BDYN

Market cap $2.99B

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As we head to the end of 2025's third quarter, a retrospective look at the data around some of this year's ETF launches reveals some key trends in the industry. ETF Launches by Net Inflows YTD According to ETF Database data, more than 500 ETFs have launched in 2025 so far.

BlackRock is doubling down on the rapidly expanding active ETF universe with the launch of two mutual fund stalwarts as ETFs. The company launched the iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF BDYN and the iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF BDVL on Tuesday, rounding out its large iShares stable.

Along with the increasing number of active ETF launches this year, conversions from mutual funds to ETFs have been another prevailing trend. This time, one of the biggest in the industry is converting a pair of mutual funds to ETFs — BlackRock.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock announced the conversion of two mutual funds from its Global Allocation suite into active ETFs, creating the iShares Dynamic Equity Active ETF (NASDAQ: BDYN) and the iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF (NASDAQ: BDVL). The Funds offer access to the expertise of BlackRock's $50 billion Global Allocation platform in the convenience and efficiency of an ETF.1 “The investment landscape is changing rapidly, and we see compelling opportunities t.