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iShares Financial Advisor Resources
Commentary, advice, and resources for financial professionals

Evolving your practice using iShares Exchange Traded Funds

Thousands of financial professionals have already discovered that the efficiency, transparency, and modularity of iShares Exchange Traded Funds can help enable a newer, smarter method of investing. This section contains the financial advisor resources you need to evolve your practice into a next-generation practice.

iShares Market Commentaries

Read the latest commentary from leading BlackRock investment experts as they discuss current market events. Or listen to a podcast of one of our timely market commentaries. Our Market Commentaries page is updated frequently, so register to read or listen to the latest iShares market commentary.
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Resource Library

The Resource Library has all the financial advisor resources you need to help you succeed. Find the latest research from industry experts on our Whitepapers page, register for upcoming iShares events or webinars, or watch advisors discuss how they use iShares ETFs in their client portfolios.
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Fund Fact Sheets

Find the latest information on funds and products on our Fund Fact Sheets page. Get performance, top ten holdings, inception date, and other timely information, all in one place. All fund fact sheets are in PDF format and are ready to be printed out and shared with clients.
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Industry-Leading* Educational Content

Find free continuing education courses for both CIMA® and CFP® designees on our Continuing Education page. We are always working on new courses for this page, so please check back frequently.
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* Source: Kasina, FA Vision Survey, March 2011

Carefully consider the iShares Funds' investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds' prospectuses, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737), or by viewing or downloading a prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Transactions in shares of the iShares Funds will result in brokerage commissions and will generate tax consequences. iShares Funds are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained.

The iShares Funds ("Funds") are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, "BlackRock").

BlackRock is not affiliated with the Tarbox Group.

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