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The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Pharmaceuticals 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 Pharmaceuticals Index.
Top Daily Holdings*
as of 3/19/2010
JOHNSON&JOHNSON 8.93%
MERCK&CO. INC. 7.73%
PFIZER INC 7.67%
ABBOTT LABORATORIES 6.78%
ELI LILLY&CO 5.35%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO 5.15%
ALLERGAN INC 4.55%
HOSPIRA INC 3.87%
MYLAN INC 3.65%
FOREST LABORATORIES INC 3.51%
Total57.19%
*Holdings are subject to change.
Sector Breakdown as of 3/19/2010

Pharmaceuticals
99.76%

S-T Securities
0.18%

Other/Undefined
0.06%
Total100.00%
Average Annualized Total Returns (NAV)
quarterly, as of 12/31/2009
1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
Since Inception
IHE 30.47% 4.21% -- -- 5.44%
Index Index 31.06% 4.75% -- -- 5.98%
Yield as of 2/26/2010
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield 1.30%
Fundamentals & Risk as of 2/26/2010
Price to Earnings Ratio Price to Earnings Ratio19.06
Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio3.77
Beta Beta (vs S&P 500)
vs S&P 500
0.46
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation 18.57%
Profile as of 3/19/2010
Total Net Assets$184,380,700
Expense Ratio0.48%
Shares Outstanding3,100,000
Total Holdings33
Inception Date5/1/2006
Related IndexDJSPHMT
Net Asset Value
as of 3/19/2010
$59.48
  • $-0.31
  • -0.51%
Price
as of 3/19/2010
$59.37
  • $-0.37
  • -0.62%
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 0.48%
+
Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
=
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.48%
Trading Information
TickerIHE
Related IndexDJSPHMT
NAVIHE.NV
Underlying Trading ValueIHE.IV
Shares OutstandingIHE.SO
Estimated CashIHE.EU
Total CashIHE.TC
CUSIP464288836

 
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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).

Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.

Pharmaceutical and medical device companies may be subject to severe competition and product obsolescence. These companies may be adversely affected by loss of patent protection, subject to extensive product liability litigation and thinly traded. New products are subject to government approvals, regulation and reimbursement rates.

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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