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An interactive presentation explaining how the breadth of the iShares ETF Sector family gives investors choice and flexibility - providing sector, subsector, global and international ETFs.
Create a diversified portfolio using sector and country-specific iShares ETFs.
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Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Diversification and asset allocation may not protect against market risk, including possible loss of principal.
There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained.
In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability in other nations.
Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.
Technology and telecommunications companies may be subject to severe competition and product obsolescence. The energy sector is cyclical and highly dependent on commodities prices. Companies in this sector may face civil liability from accidents and a risk of loss from terrorism and natural disasters. Healthcare companies are subject to extensive government regulation and their profitability can be affected by restrictions on government reimbursement for medical expenses, rising costs of medical products and services, pricing pressure and malpractice or other litigation.
The strategies discussed are strictly for illustrative and educational purposes and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell, or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. There is no guarantee that any strategies discussed will be effective. The information provided is not intended to be a complete analysis of every material fact respecting any strategy. The examples presented do not take into consideration commissions, tax implications, or other transactions costs, which may significantly affect the economic consequences of a given strategy.
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