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- - See All iShares ETFs
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- - Investment Goals
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  - Why iShares
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Insights
- - Perspectives: Monthly in-depth reports on global markets
  - Investment Directions: Monthly outlooks for the global equity and fixed income markets
  - White Papers: Covering critical topics shaping the markets
Tools
- - Portfolio Construction Tools
  - Asset Class Illustrator
  - Sector & Country Exposure
  - Fixed Income Portfolio Builder
  - Correlation Calculator
  - iShares Mobile App for iPhone
- - Research & Performance Tools
  - Fund Comparison
  - Fund Screener
  - Quotes & Charts
  - Index Returns Chart
  - Index Comparison Tool
  - Tracking Error Chart
  - Premium/Discount Chart
  - Historical Returns Tool
Resources

Track 2: Benefits of ETFs

Track 2: ETF Benefits

After completing this track you will better understand some of the benefits of ETFs.

Not what you're looking for? To learn more about the different investment diversification solutions with ETFs try visiting the Asset Class Solutions section of our site. Read about large-cap and small-cap equity ETFs, emerging markets and developed international ETFs, alternatives, and fixed income ETFs.

Interested in more advanced content? Go to our Tax Strategies page to learn more about tax efficiency with ETFs.

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Diversification

Why iShares: Selecting an ETF

Announcing "Five Factors to Consider When Selecting an ETF," an interactive presentation that can help you select the appropriate ETFs to implement your strategies by evaluating these five key factors: manager, exposure, liquidity, cost, and structure.

Exploring ETFs

Exploring ETFs

An interactive guide to the benefits, structure, and strategies behind ETFs.

Related Resources

iShares Basics - Getting Started with ETFs Brochure: 2 pages
The Fundamentals of iShares ETFs Brochure: 4 pages

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.

Diversification may not protect against market risk or loss of principal.

Transactions in shares of the iShares Funds will generate tax consequences. iShares Funds are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders.

The iShares Funds ("Funds") are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, "BlackRock").

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