Top-Ranked U.S. Men’s Professional Basketball Prospects Participate in New iShares Future Baller$ Program
BlackRock announced today the launch of the iShares Future Baller$ Program supporting top-ranked U.S. men’s professional basketball prospects as they work to achieve long-term financial well-being. The iShares Future Baller$ team includes five of the game’s most promising new stars: Bennedict Mathurin, E.J. Liddell, Jaden Hardy, Jaden Ivey, and Jalen Duren.
“On the court, these players have captivated fans with their extraordinary athleticism and commitment to reaching the pinnacle of their sport,” Armando Senra, Head of Americas ETF and Index Business at BlackRock said. “We are excited to launch the iShares Future Baller$ Program, which reflects our purpose to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Through this program, the players are demonstrating a commitment to playing the financial long game and taking steps to inspire all investors to take control of their financial futures.”
The iShares Future Baller$ Program
As part of the iShares Future Baller$ team, each player has dedicated a set portion of their total iShares sponsorship compensation to an investment portfolio and will participate in an individual financial coaching session with personal finance expert and iShares Future Baller$ coach, Lauren Simmons.
During the financial coaching sessions, Ms. Simmons and the players will discuss their relationship with investing and Ms. Simmons will educate the players on financial wellness principles. Ms. Simmons was one of the youngest Black women to become a full-time trader working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”).
“These up-and-coming players are entering a phase in their lives where familiarity with core investing concepts will be imperative,” Ms. Simmons, personal finance expert, said. “I’m thrilled to be working with iShares to empower these talented individuals to join the next generation of investors. I hope our work together inspires others to take steps to improve their own financial wellness.”
Investors seeking to learn alongside the iShares Future Baller$ team and invest using iShares ETFs can access and purchase over 350 iShares ETFs commission free on Fidelity Investments, the official brokerage service provider of the iShares Future Baller$ Program.
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