MSCI Belgium Investable Market Index Fund (EWK) Inception date: 3/12/1996
| The iShares MSCI Belgium Investable Market Index Fund seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of publicly traded securities in the Belgian market, as measured by the MSCI Belgium Investable Market Index. |
| Anheuser-Busch InBev NV | 23.86% |
| FORTIS | 8.89% |
| GROUPE BRUXELLES LAMBERT SA | 7.12% |
| DELHAIZE GROUP | 6.11% |
| KBC GROEP NV | 5.88% |
| BELGACOM SA | 4.67% |
| SOLVAY SA | 4.49% |
| DEXIA | 4.31% |
| UCB SA | 3.85% |
| COLRUYT SA | 3.42% |
| Total | 72.58% |
| *Holdings are subject to change. | |
Sector Breakdown as of 9/30/2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 Year |
3 Years |
5 Years |
10 Years |
Since Inception | |
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| EWK | -1.62% | -14.51% | -0.34% | 1.44% | 4.32% |
Index  |
-1.29% | -16.10% | -1.14% | -0.20% | 4.10% |
Yield as of 10/30/2009 | ||
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| 30-Day SEC Yield | 1.54% | |
| Fundamentals & Risk as of 10/30/2009 | ||
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| Price to Earnings Ratio | 24.39 | |
| Price to Book Ratio | 2.28 | |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.58 | |
| Standard Deviation (3 year) |
33.46% | |
| Profile as of 11/6/2009 | ||
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| Total Net Assets | $65,975,584 | |
| Expense Ratio | 0.52% | |
| Shares Outstanding | 5,080,000 | |
| Total Holdings | 51 | |
| Inception Date | 3/12/1996 | |
| Related Index | MIMUBELN | |
Net Asset Value as of 11/6/2009 |
$12.99
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Price as of 11/6/2009 |
$12.97
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| 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 | |||
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| Management Fees | 0.52% | ||
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Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ | 0.00% | |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.52% | |
| Trading Information | ||
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| Ticker | EWK | |
| Related Index | MIMUBELN | |
| NAV | EWK.NV | |
| Underlying Trading Value | EWK.IV | |
| Shares Outstanding | EWK.SO | |
| Estimated Cash | EWK.EU | |
| Total Cash | EWK.TC | |
| CUSIP | 464286301 | |
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.
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.
Securities focusing on a single country and narrowly focused investments may be subject to 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.
MSCI and MSCI Index are servicemarks of MSCI Inc. and have been licensed for use by Barclays Global Investors, 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.
©2009 Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All other trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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.
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.
Securities focusing on a single country and narrowly focused investments may be subject to 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.
MSCI and MSCI Index are servicemarks of MSCI Inc. and have been licensed for use by Barclays Global Investors, 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.
©2009 Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All other trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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