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The iShares Barclays Agency Bond Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the agency sector of the U.S. government bond market as defined by the Barclays Capital U.S. Agency Bond Index.
Top Daily Holdings as of 11/19/2009*
Holding
% of Fund
Coupon Maturity Moody's/S&P Rating
FHLMC REFERENCE NOTES 9.91% 5.25 7/18/2011 AGY /AGY
FANNIE MAE 9.90% 4.75 12/15/2010 AGY /AGY
FHLB 7.96% 5.38 8/19/2011 AGY /AGY
FREDDIE MAC 7.07% 4.50 7/15/2013 AGY /AGY
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 6.85% 3.62 10/18/2013 AGY /AGY
FHLB 5.95% 4.00 9/6/2013 AGY /AGY
FHLMC 5.83% 1.75 6/15/2012 AGY /AGY
FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK 5.75% 1.62 7/27/2011 AGY /AGY
FANNIE MAE 5.63% 2.88 10/12/2010 AGY /AGY
FHLB 5.57% 5.00 11/17/2017 AGY /AGY
Total70.42% 
*Holdings are subject to change.
Sector Breakdown as of 11/19/2009

US Agencies
97.64%

S-T Securities
1.35%

Other/Undefined
1.01%
Total100.00%
Maturity as of 11/19/2009
0-1 Years5.63%
1-5 Years72.63%
5-10 Years15.76%
10-15 Years0.00%
15-20 Years0.00%
20-25 Years3.62%
25 Years and Over0.00%
Average3.72 years
Average Annualized Total Returns (NAV)
quarterly, as of 9/30/2009
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since Inception
AGZ -- -- -- -- --
Index Index 8.06% 6.60% 5.19% 6.21% --
Yield as of 11/19/2009
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield1.48%
Average Yield to MaturityAverage Yield to Maturity1.53%
Distribution Yield Distribution Yield1.65%
Fundamentals as of 11/19/2009
Weighted Average Maturity Weighted Average Maturity 3.72 yr
Weighted Average Coupon Weghted Average Coupon4.00%
Effective Duration Effective Duration3.08
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation
as of 9/30/2009
--
Profile as of 11/20/2009
Total Net Assets$238,801,558
Expense Ratio0.20%
Shares Outstanding2,200,000
Total Holdings21
Fund Credit Rating - S&PAAA
Inception Date11/5/2008
Related Index--
Net Asset Value
as of 11/20/2009
$108.55
  • $-0.03
  • -0.03%
Price
as of 11/19/2009
$108.80
  • $0.02
  • 0.02%
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 0.20%
+
Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
=
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.20%
Trading Information
TickerAGZ
Related Index--
NAVAGZ.NV
Underlying Trading ValueAGZ.IV
Shares OutstandingAGZ.SO
Estimated CashAGZ.EU
Total CashAGZ.TC
CUSIP464288166
Quality Ratings as of 11/19/2009
Rating
Moody's S&P
U.S. Gov't/Agency 92.10% 92.10%
Aaa/AAA 5.54% 5.54%
Aa1/AA+ 0.00% 0.00%
Aa2/AA 0.00% 0.00%
Aa3/AA- 0.00% 0.00%
A1/A+ 0.00% 0.00%
A2/A 0.00% 0.00%
A3/A- 0.00% 0.00%
Baa1/BBB+ 0.00% 0.00%
Baa2/BBB 0.00% 0.00%
Baa3/BBB- 0.00% 0.00%
Ba1/BB+ 0.00% 0.00%
Ba2/BB 0.00% 0.00%
Ba3/BB- 0.00% 0.00%
B1/B+ 0.00% 0.00%
B2/B 0.00% 0.00%
B3/B- 0.00% 0.00%
Caa1/CCC+ 0.00% 0.00%
Caa2/CCC 0.00% 0.00%
Caa3/CCC- 0.00% 0.00%
Ca/CC 0.00% 0.00%
C/C 0.00% 0.00%
CI -- 0.00%
R -- 0.00%
SD -- 0.00%
D -- 0.00%
Other/NR 2.36% 2.36%
Average Govt Govt

 
Carefully consider the 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 click here to view or download a prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

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). Barclays Global Fund Advisors (BGFA) serves as the investment advisor to the Funds. BGFA is a subsidiary of Barclays Global Investors, N.A., a majority-owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank PLC, none of which is affiliated with SEI.

Bonds and bond funds will decrease in value as interest rates rise.

An investment in the fund(s) is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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.

The iShares Funds are not sponsored or endorsed by Barclays Capital, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. Barclays Capital is an affiliate of Barclays Global Investors. Neither SEI nor its affiliates are affiliated with Barclays Capital. Index data source: Barclays Capital

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.

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