| Dow Jones U.S. Insurance Index Fund (IAK) |
The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Insurance Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Dow Jones U.S. Select Insurance Index.
Fund Inception Date: 5/1/2006
| NAV as of 7/2/2009 | Price as of 7/2/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Asset Value | $20.13 | Price | $21.22 |
| Change | $-1.03 | Change | $0.00 |
| Change | -4.86% | Change | 0.00% |
| Profile as of 7/2/2009 | Fundamentals as of 5/29/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets (000) | $31,209 | Price/Earnings | 17.38 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1,550,000 | Price/Book | 1.30 |
| Management Fees | 0.48% | Beta (vs. S&P 500) |
1.84 |
| Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses‡ | 0.00% | ||
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.48% | ||
| Yield as of 5/29/2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.88 | |||
| Trading Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Related Index | DJSINST | Shares Outstanding | IAK.SO |
| NAV | IAK.NV | Total Cash | IAK.TC |
| Und. Trading Value | IAK.IV | CUSIP | 464288786 |
| Est. Cash | IAK.EU | ||
| Top Holdings* (Daily) as of 7/2/2009 | |
|---|---|
| View All Holdings | |
| 10.36% | TRAVELERS COS INC/TH |
| 7.55% | METLIFE INC |
| 7.00% | PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC |
| 6.47% | CHUBB CORP |
| 6.46% | AFLAC INC |
| 6.15% | ALLSTATE CORP |
| 4.51% | LOEWS CORP |
| 4.48% | PROGRESSIVE CORP |
| 2.62% | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP |
| 2.56% | UNUM GROUP |
| Top Sectors as of 7/2/2009 | |
|---|---|
| 58.91% | Property & Casualty Insurance |
| 35.29% | Life Insurance |
| 3.63% | Full Line Insurance |
| 0.07% | S-T Securities |
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.
Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.
The insurance industry is subject to extensive government regulation and can be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, and competition. Segments of the insurance industry can be impacted by natural disasters, mortality and morbidity rates, and environmental clean-up costs.
Dow Jones is a servicemark of Dow Jones & Company and has been licensed for use by Barclays Global Investors, N.A. iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Dow Jones & Company, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in iShares Funds. Index data source: Dow Jones.
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. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of Barclays Global Investors, N.A.. All other trademarks, servicemarks 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.
Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.
The insurance industry is subject to extensive government regulation and can be adversely affected by changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, and competition. Segments of the insurance industry can be impacted by natural disasters, mortality and morbidity rates, and environmental clean-up costs.
Dow Jones is a servicemark of Dow Jones & Company and has been licensed for use by Barclays Global Investors, N.A. iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Dow Jones & Company, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in iShares Funds. Index data source: Dow Jones.
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. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of Barclays Global Investors, N.A.. All other trademarks, servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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