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Another benefit of ETFs is the fact that they are designed to track market indexes that may contain hundreds or even thousands of securities. This can offer ETF investors diversification of a typical index mutual fund with the trading flexibility of a stock. Any time during the trading day, an investor can execute a single ETF trade and obtain broad exposure to an entire asset class, country, region, or sector.
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
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Diversification may not protect against market risk or loss of principal.
In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, narrowly focused investments typically exhibit higher volatility.
Shares of the iShares Funds may be sold throughout the day on the exchange through any brokerage account. However, shares may only be redeemed directly from a Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units.
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