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Barclays TIPS Bond Fund (TIP)
The iShares Barclays Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Bond Fund seeks results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the inflation-protected sector of the United States Treasury market as defined by the Barclays Capital U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index (Series-L).
Fund Inception Date: 12/4/2003
Profile as of 7/2/2009
Total Net Assets (000) $14,098,412 S&P
Shares Outstanding 140,400,000 Fund Rating AAA
Management Fees 0.20%
Acquired Fund Fees & Expenses‡ 0.00%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 0.20%
Fundamentals Fund as of 7/1/2009 Index as of 6/30/2009
Number of Holdings 28 27
Weighted Average Maturity 9.18 yr 9.18 yr
Weighted Average Coupon 2.29% 2.28%
Effective Duration 3.96 4.21
Yield Fund as of 6/30/2009 Index as of 6/30/2009
Distribution Yield 4.31% N/A
30-Day SEC Yield 1.51% N/A
Average Yield to Maturity 3.20% 0.93%
Real Yield 1.67% N/A
Top Holdings* (Daily) as of 7/1/2009
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% of Fund Name Coupon Maturity Ratings (Moody's/S&P)
6.09% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 3.00 7/15/2012 TSY /TSY
6.07% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 2.38 1/15/2025 TSY /TSY
5.66% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 3.88 4/15/2029 TSY /TSY
5.34% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 2.00 1/15/2014 TSY /TSY
5.02% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 3.62 4/15/2028 TSY /TSY
5.01% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 1.88 7/15/2013 TSY /TSY
4.75% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 2.00 7/15/2014 TSY /TSY
4.56% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 1.62 1/15/2015 TSY /TSY
4.05% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 2.50 7/15/2016 TSY /TSY
4.02% TREASURY (CPI) NOTE 1.88 7/15/2015 TSY /TSY
*Holdings are subject to change.
Top Sectors as of 7/1/2009 Trading Information
99.10% U.S. Treasury
0.43% S-T Securities
Related IndexN/A
NAV Per ShareTIP.NV
Und. Trading ValueTIP.IV
Shares OutstandingTIP.SO
Est. CashTIP.EU
Total CashTIP.TC
CUSIP464287176
Options Available
Quality Ratings
as of 7/1/2009
% of Fund (Moody's) % of Fund (S&P)
U.S. Gov't/Agency 99.10 99.10
Aaa/AAA 0.00 0.00
Aa1/AA+ 0.00 0.00
Aa2/AA 0.00 0.00
Aa3/AA- 0.00 0.00
A1/A+ 0.00 0.00
A2/A 0.00 0.00
A3/A- 0.00 0.00
Baa1/BBB+ 0.00 0.00
Baa2/BBB 0.00 0.00
Baa3/BBB- 0.00 0.00
Ba1/BB+ 0.00 0.00
Ba2/BB 0.00 0.00
Ba3/BB- 0.00 0.00
B1/B+ 0.00 0.00
B2/B 0.00 0.00
B3/B- 0.00 0.00
Caa1/CCC+ 0.00 0.00
Caa2/CCC 0.00 0.00
Caa3/CCC- 0.00 0.00
Ca/CC 0.00 0.00
C/C 0.00 0.00
CI - 0.00
R - 0.00
SD - 0.00
D - 0.00
Other/NR 0.90 0.90
Average Govt Govt
Maturity as of 7/1/2009
Years % of Fund
0-1 0.00
1-5 32.14
5-10 36.89
10-15 0.00
15-20 28.49
20-25 1.58
25 and Over 0.00
Average 9.18 yr


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.

An investment in the fund(s) is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.

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

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 (1-800-678-4667). 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.

If you need further information, please feel free to call the Options Industry Council Helpline. They will be able to provide you with balanced options education and tools to assist you with your iShares options questions and trading. The Options Industry Council Helpline phone number is 888-Options and their website is www.888Options.com.


The iShares Funds are not sponsored or endorsed by Barclays Capital, nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. Barclays Capital is an affiliate of Barclays Global Investors. Neither SEI nor its affiliates are affiliated with Barclays Capital. Index data source: Barclays Capital

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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