iShares
The iShares S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the S&P U.S. Preferred Stock Index.
Top Holdings*as of 2/1/2012
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Name % of Fund
General Mtrs Co Jr Pfd Cnv Srb 2.62%
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 2.52%
BARCLAYS BANK PLC 1.76%
WELLS FARGO & CO 1.54%
Citigroup Cap XIII 7.875% TruPS 1.50%
CITIGROUP CAPITAL XII 1.48%
BANK OF AMERICA CORP 1.46%
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC 1.40%
GMAC CAPITAL TRUST I 1.40%
ING GROEP NV 1.27%
Total16.94%
Sector Breakdownas of 2/1/2012*
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Sector % of Fund Sector % of Fund  
 
Diversifie...
46.78%
 
Utilities
2.82%
 
Banks
25.37%
 
Telecommun...
1.99%
 
Insurance
6.84%
 
Media
1.45%
 
Real Estate
5.07%
 
Energy
0.90%
 
Capital Go...
3.21%
 
Other/Unde...
2.38%
 
Automobile...
3.19%
 
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
PFF -2.20% 15.79% -- -- 0.66%
Index Index -1.16% 18.12% 1.45% -- 0.99%
Yield as of 1/31/2012
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Description %
30-Day SEC Yield 30-Day SEC Yield 6.57%
12-Month Yield 12-Month Yield
as of 1/31/2012 		6.52%
Fundamentals & Risk as of 12/30/2011
Description Value
Price to Earnings Ratio Price to Earnings Ratio--
Price to Book Ratio Price to Book Ratio--
Beta Beta (vs S&P 500)
vs S&P 500 		0.48
Standard Deviation (3 year) Standard Deviation 26.37%
Profile as of 2/3/2012
Description Value
Total Net Assets$7,869,697,836
Expense Ratio0.48%
Shares Outstanding205,100,000
Number of Holdings
as of 2/1/2012		 242
Inception Date3/26/2007
Related IndexSPPREFTR
Net Asset Value
as of 2/3/2012		 $38.37
  • $0.19
  • 0.51%

Price

as of 2/3/2012 		$38.40
  • $0.18
  • 0.47%
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.
Credit Ratings as of 2/1/2012
S&P
 S&P
AAA 1.71%
AA+ 1.50%
AA 0.13%
AA- 0.30%
A+ 2.11%
A 8.40%
A- 11.32%
BBB+ 11.89%
BBB 12.30%
BBB- 6.23%
BB+ 17.50%
BB 11.76%
BB- 3.10%
B+ 0.40%
B 0.00%
B- 0.67%
CCC+ 2.44%
CCC 0.47%
CCC- 2.80%
CC 0.00%
C 0.00%
CI 0.00%
R 0.00%
SD 0.00%
D 0.00%
Not Rated 0.29%
Other 4.68%

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). "Other" applies to securities for which ratings are not available.

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
TickerPFF
Shares OutstandingPFF.SO
Total CashPFF.TC
CUSIP464288687
Options Available

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 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, narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility. Preferred stocks are not necessarily correlated with securities markets generally. Rising interest rates may cause the value of the Fund’s investments to decline significantly. Payment of dividends is not guaranteed. Removal of stocks from the index due to maturity, redemption, call features or conversion may cause a decrease in the yield of the index and the Fund.

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.

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person must receive a copy of Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Copies of this document may be obtained from your broker, from any exchange on which options are traded or by contacting The Options Clearing Corporation, One North Wacker Dr., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60606 (1-888-678-4667). The document contains information on options issued by The Options Clearing Corporation. The document discusses exchange traded options issued by The Options Clearing Corporation and is intended for educational purposes. No statement in the document should be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell a security or to provide investment advice.

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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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