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The iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI BRIC Index.
Top Monthly Holdings*
as of 2/26/2010
PETROBRAS - PETROLEO BRAS-PR 4.11%
CHINA MOBILE LTD 3.91%
CIA VALE DO RIO DOCE-PREF A 3.67%
OAO GAZPROM-REG S ADS 3.58%
PETROBRAS - PETROLEO BRAS 3.29%
RELIANCE INDS-SPONS GDR 144A 3.13%
INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES-SP ADR 3.07%
ITAU UNIBANCO BANCO MULTIPLO SA 2.92%
CIA VALE DO RIO DOCE 2.86%
HDFC BANK LTD-ADR 2.59%
Total33.14%
*Holdings are subject to change.
Sector Breakdown as of 2/26/2010

Financials
27.63%

Energy
25.13%

Materials
15.22%

Information Technology
7.97%

Telecommunication Services
7.70%

Consumer Staples
4.49%

Industrials
4.21%

Consumer Discretionary
3.59%

Utilities
2.40%

Health Care
1.36%

Other/Undefined
0.31%
Total100.00%
Top Countries as of 2/26/2010
Brazil 34.54%
China 22.04%
India 14.78%
Hong Kong 14.20%
Russia 13.49%
Cayman Islands 0.64%
Ireland 0.01%
Total99.70%
Average Annualized Total Returns (NAV)
quarterly, as of 12/31/2009
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since Inception
BKF 89.85% -- -- -- -8.32%
Index Index 93.12% 7.76% 22.97% -- -8.90%
Yield as of 2/26/2010
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield 0.28%
Fundamentals & Risk as of 2/26/2010
Price to Earnings Ratio Price to Earnings Ratio21.90
Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio3.67
Beta Beta (vs S&P 500)
vs S&P 500
1.67
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation --
Profile as of 3/19/2010
Total Net Assets$865,014,232
Expense Ratio0.72%
Shares Outstanding19,150,000
Total Holdings190
Inception Date11/12/2007
Related IndexNDUEBRIC
Net Asset Value
as of 3/19/2010
$45.17
  • $-0.43
  • -0.94%
Price
as of 3/18/2010
$45.90
  • $-0.66
  • -1.42%
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 0.72%
+
Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
=
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.72%
Trading Information
TickerBKF
Related IndexNDUEBRIC
NAVBKF.NV
Underlying Trading ValueBKF.IV
Shares OutstandingBKF.SO
Estimated CashBKF.EU
Total CashBKF.TC
CUSIP464286657

 
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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.

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Securities focusing on a single country and narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.

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.

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