iShares

Whitepapers

We've compiled our whitepapers into one place to make them easier for you to find. These whitepapers are packed with detailed information and expertise on the nuances of investing with ETFs — from general overviews to advanced strategies and insightful articles that challenge conventional wisdom. All whitepapers are in PDF format to make them easier to print and share with your colleagues and clients. Check back often, as we will add new whitepapers to this page as they become available.

Title Size Length Date Audience
Changing Portfolios for the Times  
920 KB 920150 12 pages 12 10/27/2011 2011-10-27 10:35:00.0 Financial Professional
The Case for Emerging Market Bonds  
10500
128 KB 127669 8 pages 8 10/19/2011 2011-10-19 16:47:00.0 Financial Professional
Advisors Turn to ETF Managers: A Case for Investment Outsourcing  
11100
3 MB 2857903 6 pages 6 10/11/2011 2011-10-11 10:48:00.0 Financial Professional
Fundamental Thinking: Understanding Non-Capitalization-Weighted Indexes  
11100
393 KB 392737 2 pages 2 08/18/2011 2011-08-18 15:52:00.0 Financial Professional
Is the Rush to Gold Rational?
10900
78 KB 77695 2 pages 2 08/17/2011 2011-08-17 12:09:00.0 Client
2011 Russell Reconstitution Recap
615 KB 614918 7 pages 7 08/03/2011 2011-08-03 09:21:00.0 Client
iShares REIT ETFs Portfolio Benefits and Implementation Guide
641 KB 640837 12 pages 12 07/22/2011 2011-07-22 10:55:00.0 Client
Mechanics of the iShares Floating Rate Note Fund (FLOT)  
10500
106 KB 106095 4 pages 4 06/16/2011 2011-06-16 17:39:00.0 Financial Professional
iShares Sector Perspectives
10900
259 KB 259354 3 pages 3 05/16/2011 2011-05-16 09:53:00.0 Client
U.S. Fixed Income Market Review
10900
476 KB 476327 5 pages 5 05/16/2011 2011-05-16 09:52:00.0 Client
Why Risk Matters  
11100
508 KB 508360 8 pages 8 05/13/2011 2011-05-13 14:54:00.0 Financial Professional
Portfolio Benefits & Implementation Guide: iShares US Sector and Subsector ETFs
10700
795 KB 795461 12 pages 12 04/27/2011 2011-04-27 17:04:00.0 Client
When Rates Go Up  
505 KB 504693 4 pages 4 01/24/2011 2011-01-24 11:16:00.0 Financial Professional
ViewPoint: Understanding the "Flash Crash"
110 KB 109926 5 pages 5 11/17/2010 2010-11-17 09:21:00.0 Client
ViewPoint: Financial Regulatory Reform
64 KB 63859 4 pages 4 10/19/2010 2010-10-19 12:51:00.0 Client
Understanding Bond ETF Premiums and Discounts: A Conceptual Framework  
10500
2 MB 1681747 20 pages 20 06/29/2010 2010-06-29 14:48:00.0 Financial Professional

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.



The iShares Funds ("Funds") are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. ("SEI"). BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") serves as the investment advisor to the Funds. BFA is a subsidiary of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., neither of which is affiliated with SEI.

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