iShares
The iShares S&P Global Materials Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P Global 1200 Materials Sector Index™.
Top Holdings*as of 2/1/2012
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Name % of Fund
BHP BILLITON LTD 6.80%
RIO TINTO PLC 4.80%
BHP BILLITON PLC 3.90%
BASF SE 3.89%
ANGLO AMERICAN PLC 3.07%
VALE SA-SP PREF ADR 2.82%
BARRICK GOLD CORP 2.64%
DU PONT (E.I.) DE NEMOURS 2.55%
MONSANTO CO 2.39%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN COPPER 2.34%
Total35.21%
Sector Breakdownas of 2/1/2012*
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Sector % of Fund Sector % of Fund  
 
Metals & M...
53.81%
 
Other/Unde...
0.13%
 
Chemicals
38.04%
 
 
Constructi...
3.20%
 
 
Paper & Fo...
2.91%
 
 
Containers...
1.82%
 
 
S-T Securi...
0.08%
 
*Holdings are subject to change
Top Countries as of 2/1/2012
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Country % of Fund
United States 24.03%
United Kingdom 14.88%
Canada 12.64%
Australia 12.38%
Germany 6.83%
Japan 6.75%
Brazil 3.76%
Switzerland 3.03%
Taiwan 2.57%
France 2.37%
Total89.24%
Avg. Annualized Total Returns (NAV)qtr. as of 12/31/2011
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1 Year
3 Years
5 Years
10 Years
 Since Inception
MXI -20.29% 16.19% 1.61% -- 4.51%
Index Index -20.31% 16.27% 1.85% 10.91% 4.79%
Yield as of 1/31/2012
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Description %
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield 1.91%
12-Month Yield 12-Month Yield
as of 1/31/2012 		2.00%
Fundamentals & Risk as of 12/30/2011
Description Value
Price to Earnings Ratio Price to Earnings Ratio13.24
Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio2.34
Beta Beta (vs S&P 500)
vs S&P 500 		1.57
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation 27.84%
Profile as of 2/3/2012
Description Value
Total Net Assets$558,955,907
Expense Ratio0.48%
Shares Outstanding8,550,000
Number of Holdings
as of 2/1/2012		 126
Inception Date9/12/2006
Related IndexSGM
Net Asset Value
as of 2/3/2012		 $65.37
  • $0.34
  • 0.53%

Price

as of 2/2/2012 		$65.27
  • $0.52
  • 0.80%
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 0.48%
+
 Acquired Fees & Expenses ‡ 0.00%
=
 Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.48%
Trading Information
Identifier Type Symbol
TickerMXI
Related IndexSGM
NAVMXI.NV
Underlying Trading ValueMXI.IV
Shares OutstandingMXI.SO
Estimated CashMXI.EC
Total CashMXI.TC
CUSIP464288695

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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"). BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") serves as the investment advisor to the Funds. BFA is a subsidiary of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., neither 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.

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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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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