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Dow Jones U.S. Healthcare Providers Index Fund (IHF)
The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Healthcare Providers 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 Health Care Providers Index.
Fund Inception Date: 5/1/2006
Profile as of 7/2/2009 Fundamentals as of 5/29/2009
Total Net Assets (000) $82,611 Price/Earnings 12.94
Shares Outstanding 2,200,000 Price/Book 2.73
Management Fees 0.48% Beta
(vs. S&P 500)
1.24
Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses‡ 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.48%
Yield as of 5/29/2009
-0.32
Trading Information
Related IndexDJSHCPT Shares OutstandingIHF.SO
NAVIHF.NV Total CashIHF.TC
Und. Trading ValueIHF.IV CUSIP464288828
Est. CashIHF.EU
Top Holdings* (Daily) as of 7/2/2009
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11.63% UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC
10.55% WELLPOINT INC
9.63% MEDCO HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC
7.48% EXPRESS SCRIPTS INC
5.76% AETNA INC
4.89% QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
4.35% LABORATORY CRP OF AMER HLDGS
4.03% CIGNA CORP
3.44% HUMANA INC
3.33% DAVITA INC
*Holdings are subject to change.
Top Sectors as of 7/2/2009
99.97% Health Care Providers
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.

Health care companies are subject to extensive government regulation and their profitability can be affected by restrictions on government reimbursement for medical expenses, rising costs of medical products and services, pricing pressure, and malpractice or other litigation.

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.

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