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The iShares MSCI ACWI ex US Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI All Country World Index ex USA.
Top Monthly Holdings*
as of 1/29/2010
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 1.56%
NESTLE SA-REG 1.42%
BP PLC 1.33%
NOVARTIS AG-REG 1.01%
BHP BILLITON LTD 0.97%
SAMSUNG ELECTR-GDR REGS 144A 0.96%
ROCHE HOLDING AG-GENUSSCHEIN 0.95%
VODAFONE GROUP PLC 0.93%
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PLC 0.91%
BANCO SANTANDER SA 0.84%
Total10.87%
*Holdings are subject to change.
Sector Breakdown as of 1/29/2010

Financials
25.66%

Materials
12.03%

Energy
11.58%

Industrials
9.74%

Information Technology
8.49%

Consumer Staples
7.51%

Health Care
7.39%

Telecommunication Services
6.72%

Consumer Discretionary
6.49%

Utilities
4.25%

Other/Undefined
0.14%
Total100.00%
Top Countries as of 1/29/2010
Japan 15.83%
United Kingdom 15.48%
France 6.88%
Canada 6.48%
Australia 6.34%
Germany 5.92%
Switzerland 5.43%
Spain 3.65%
Hong Kong 3.55%
Brazil 2.76%
Total72.30%
Average Annualized Total Returns (NAV)
quarterly, as of 12/31/2009
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since Inception
ACWX 40.85% -- -- -- -9.29%
Index Index 41.45% -3.45% 5.83% 2.04% -8.87%
Yield as of 1/29/2010
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield0.87%
Fundamentals & Risk as of 1/29/2010
Price to Earnings Ratio Price to Earnings Ratio24.72
Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio2.96
Beta Beta (vs S&P 500)
vs S&P 500
1.11
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation --
Profile as of 2/8/2010
Total Net Assets$563,835,658
Expense Ratio0.35%
Shares Outstanding15,000,000
Total Holdings669
Inception Date3/26/2008
Related IndexNDUEACWZ
Net Asset Value
as of 2/8/2010
$37.59
  • $0.07
  • 0.19%
Price
as of 2/8/2010
$37.12
  • $-0.26
  • -0.70%
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. This information must be accompanied by standardized returns. For standardized returns and performance data current to the most recent month end, click the "Performance" tab above.
Fees & Expenses
Management Fees 0.35%
+
Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
=
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.35%
Trading Information
TickerACWX
Related IndexNDUEACWZ
NAVACWX.NV
Underlying Trading ValueACWX.IV
Shares OutstandingACWX.SO
Estimated CashACWX.EU
Total CashACWX.TC
CUSIP464288240

 
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Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

‡ “Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses” reflect the Fund's pro rata share of the indirect fees and expenses incurred by investing in one or more acquired funds, such as mutual funds, business development companies, or other pooled investment vehicles. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are reflected in the prices of the acquired funds and thus included in the total returns of the Fund.

The iShares Funds ("Funds") are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SEI).

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.

Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume.

Index returns are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent actual iShares performance. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

MSCI and MSCI Index are servicemarks of MSCI Inc. and have been licensed for use by BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by MSCI Inc. Nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in iShares Funds. Index data source: MSCI Inc.

Shares of iShares Funds are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Certain sectors and markets perform exceptionally well based on current market conditions and iShares funds can benefit from that performance. Achieving such exceptional returns involves the risk of volatility and investors should not expect that such results will be repeated.

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