| S&P Global Consumer Staples Sector Index Fund (KXI) |
The iShares S&P Global Consumer Staples Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P Global Consumer Staples Index.
Fund Inception Date: 9/12/2006
| NAV as of 7/2/2009 | Price as of 7/2/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Asset Value | $47.14 | Price | $46.85 |
| Change | $-0.82 | Change | $-0.81 |
| Change | -1.72% | Change | -1.70% |
| Profile as of 7/2/2009 | Fundamentals as of 5/29/2009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Net Assets (000) | $261,645 | Price/Earnings | 15.97 |
| Shares Outstanding | 5,550,000 | Price/Book | 4.68 |
| Management Fees | 0.48% | Beta (vs. S&P 500) |
0.68 |
| Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses‡ | 0.00% | ||
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | 0.48% | ||
| Yield as of 5/29/2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | |||
| Trading Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Related Index | SGCS | Shares Outstanding | KXI.SO |
| NAV | KXI.NV | Total Cash | KXI.TC |
| Und. Trading Value | KXI.IV | CUSIP | 464288737 |
| Est. Cash | KXI.EC | ||
| Top Holdings* (Daily) as of 7/2/2009 | |
|---|---|
| View All Holdings | |
| 8.18% | PROCTER&GAMB LE CO |
| 7.97% | NESTLE SA-REG |
| 5.85% | WAL-MART STORES INC |
| 5.33% | COCA-COLA CO/THE |
| 4.82% | PEPSICO INC |
| 4.62% | PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL |
| 3.03% | BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO PLC |
| 2.50% | TESCO PLC |
| 2.49% | CVS CAREMARK CORP |
| 2.26% | UNILEVER NV-CVA |
| Top Sectors as of 7/2/2009 | |
|---|---|
| 57.20% | Food Beverage & Tobacco |
| 25.16% | Food & Staples Retailing |
| 17.08% | Household & Personal Products |
| 0.15% | 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.
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.
Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.
S&P and Standard & Poor's are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Barclays Global Investors, N.A. iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's. Nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in iShares Funds. Index data source: Standard & Poors.
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.
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.
Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.
S&P and Standard & Poor's are trademarks of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Barclays Global Investors, N.A. iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Standard & Poor's. Nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in iShares Funds. Index data source: Standard & Poors.
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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