BLACKROCK, INC. BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) plans to close and liquidate the following U.S. iShares ETFs based on an ongoing process to review its product lineup and ensure it meets the evolving needs of its clients.
| Ticker | Name |
AUM | Inception Date | |||
| FCHI | iShares FTSE China | 37.3 | 6/24/2008 | |||
| AXJS | iShares MSCI AC Asia ex Japan Sm Cap | 6.4 | 2/2/2012 | |||
| EWAS | iShares MSCI Australia Small Cap | 2.7 | 1/25/2012 | |||
| EWCS | iShares MSCI Canada Small Cap | 3.0 | 1/25/2012 | |||
| EWHS | iShares MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap | 9.4 | 1/10/2012 | |||
| EWSS | iShares MSCI Singapore Small Cap | 13.0 | 1/10/2012 | |||
| EEME | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets EMEA | 8.8 | 1/18/2012 | |||
| EGRW | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Growth | 8.5 | 2/8/2012 | |||
| EVAL | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value | 24.4 | 2/8/2012 | |||
ESR | iShares MSCI EM Eastern Europe | 30.9 | 9/30/2009 | |||
| AAIT | iShares MSCI AC Asia Info Technology | 7.3 | 2/8/2012 | |||
| EMDI | iShares MSCI EM Cons. Discretionary | 5.5 | 2/8/2012 | |||
| EMEY | iShares MSCI EM Energy Capped | 3.0 | 2/8/2012 | |||
| IFAS | iShares Asia Developed Real Estate | 19.3 | 11/12/2007 | |||
| IFNA | iShares North America Real Estate | 22.3 | 11/12/2007 | |||
| MONY | iShares Financials Bond | 5.3 | 2/14/2012 | |||
| ENGN | iShares Industrials Bond | 5.0 | 2/14/2012 | |||
| AMPS | iShares Utilities Bond | 15.3 | 2/14/2012 | |||
* AUM as of May 31, 2015.
After the close of business on August 21, 2015, the funds will no longer accept creation orders. Trading in the funds will be suspended prior to market open on August 24, 2015. Proceeds of the liquidation are currently scheduled to be sent to shareholders on or about August 28, 2015. For more information, please call 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737).
About BlackRock
BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At March 31, 2015, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.774 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, as of March 31, 2015, the firm had approximately 12,300 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
About iShares
iShares is a global leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with more than a decade of expertise and commitment to individual and institutional investors of all sizes. With over 700 funds globally across multiple asset classes and strategies and more than $1 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2015, iShares helps clients around the world build the core of their portfolios, meet specific investment goals and implement market views. iShares funds are powered by the expert portfolio and risk management of BlackRock, trusted to manage more money than any other investment firm*.
*Based on $4.77T in AUM as of 3/31/15.
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 and, if available, summary prospectuses, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) or by visiting www.iShares.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
The iShares Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”).
The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by FTSE International Limited (“FTSE”) or MSCI Inc. Neither of these companies make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated with the companies listed above. “FTSE®” is a trademark of London Stock Exchange Group companies and is used by FTSE under license.
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