iShares
The iShares Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Barclays Emerging Markets Broad Local Currency Bond Index.

Yield as of 5/17/2012

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Description %
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield 5.16%
Average Yield to MaturityAverage Yield to Maturity 5.60%
Distribution YieldDistribution Yield 4.70%
12-Month Yield 12-Month Yield
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Fundamentals as of 5/18/2012

Description Value
Weighted Average Maturity Weighted Average Maturity 6.05 yr
Weighted Average Coupon Weighted Average Coupon6.48%
Effective Duration Effective Duration 4.08
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation
as of 4/30/2012
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Avg. Annualized Total Returns (NAV) qtr. as of 3/31/2012

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  1 Year 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years Since Inception
LEMB -- -- -- -- --
Index Index 2.23% -- -- -- --

Currency Breakdown as of 5/17/2012*

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Currency % Currency %  
 
KRW
21.75%
 
ILS
4.46%
 
BRL
12.15%
 
PHP
4.40%
 
MXN
7.04%
 
IDR
4.32%
 
MYR
4.56%
 
CZK
4.25%
 
THB
4.52%
 
RUB
4.23%
 
TRY
4.48%
 
COP
4.22%

Top Countries as of 5/17/2012

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Country % of Fund
South Korea 21.75%
Brazil 12.15%
Mexico 7.04%
Malaysia 4.56%
Thailand 4.52%
Turkey 4.48%
Israel 4.46%
Philippines 4.40%
Indonesia 4.32%
Czech Republic 4.25%
Total71.93%

Maturity as of 5/17/2012

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Time to Maturity % of Fund
0-1 Years15.93%
1-5 Years39.71%
5-10 Years21.76%
10-15 Years7.16%
15-20 Years7.55%
20-25 Years2.85%
25 Years and Over1.62%
Average6.05 years

Top Holdings as of 5/17/2012*

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Name % of Fund Coupon Maturity Moody's/S&P Rating
BRAZIL (FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF) 5.99% 10.00 1/1/2013 Baa2 /NR
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF) 5.34% 5.25 9/10/2015 A1 /A+
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF) 4.74% 4.25 12/10/2012 A1 /NR
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 4.23% 7.85 3/10/2018 Baa1 /BBB+
KOREA (REPUBLIC OF) 4.23% 5.50 12/10/2029 A1 /NR
BRAZIL (FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF) 3.39% 0.00 1/1/2015 NR /NR
HUNGARY (REPUBLIC OF) 3.17% 5.50 2/12/2016 Ba1 /BB+
KOREA TREASURY BOND 3.13% 4.75 9/17/2013 A1 /A+
COLOMBIA (REPUBLIC OF) 3.01% 9.25 5/14/2014 NR /NR
THAILAND (KINGDOM OF) 3.00% 3.62 5/22/2015 Baa1 /A-
Total40.23% 
*Holdings are subject to change.

Profile as of 5/18/2012

Description Value
Total Net Assets$39,021,742
Expense Ratio0.60%
Shares Outstanding800,000
Number of Holdings
as of 5/17/2012
47
Fund Credit Rating - S&P**Fund Credit Rating - S&PBBBf
Inception Date10/18/2011
Related IndexBMBNTRUU
Net Asset Value
as of 5/18/2012
$48.78
  • $-0.07
  • -0.15%
Price
as of 5/18/2012
$49.22
  • $-0.28
  • -0.57%
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

Expense Type %
Management Fees 0.60%
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Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.60%

Credit Ratings as of 5/17/2012

S&P/Moody's
S&P Moody's
AAA/Aaa 0.00% 0.00%
AA+/Aa1 0.00% 0.00%
AA/Aa2 4.25% 0.00%
AA-/Aa3 0.00% 0.27%
A+/A1 11.94% 24.98%
A/A2 6.03% 4.15%
A-/A3 9.08% 8.71%
BBB+/Baa1 5.37% 15.80%
BBB/Baa2 0.00% 8.76%
BBB-/Baa3 5.70% 6.68%
BB+/Ba1 5.32% 4.20%
BB/Ba2 0.44% 4.40%
BB-/Ba3 0.00% 0.00%
B+/B1 0.00% 0.00%
B/B2 0.00% 0.00%
B-/B3 0.00% 0.00%
CCC+/Caa1 0.00% 0.00%
CCC/Caa2 0.00% 0.00%
CCC-/Caa3 0.00% 0.00%
CC/Ca 0.00% 0.00%
C/C 0.00% 0.00%
R/-- 0.00% --
SD/-- 0.00% --
D/-- 0.00% --
Not Rated 48.92% 19.10%
Other 2.96% 2.96%

Ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (S&P highest) or Aaa (Moody's highest) to D (S&P lowest) or C (Moody's lowest). "R" applies to securities where the issuing company is under regulatory supervision due to its financial situation. "SD" applies to securities where the issuing company has selectively defaulted on some obligations. "Other" applies to securities for which ratings are not available.

Trading Information

Identifier Type Symbol
TickerLEMB
Related IndexBMBNTRUU
NAVLEMB.NV
Underlying Trading ValueLEMB.IV
Shares OutstandingLEMB.SO
Estimated CashLEMB.EU
Total CashLEMB.TC
CUSIP464286517

** For more information on S&P fund credit ratings, please click here.

Carefully consider the iShares 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 by viewing or downloading 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 BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, "BlackRock").

Bonds and bond funds will decrease in value as interest rates rise.

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. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume.

Narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility and are subject to greater geographic or asset class risk. The Fund is subject to credit risk, which refers to the possibility that the debt issuers will not be able to make principal and interest payments.

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.

The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed or issued by Barclays Capital. This company does not make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated with the company listed above.

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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