As of February 26, 2015, iShares U.S. Fixed Income Balanced Risk ETF (INC) will begin participating in the BATS Competitive Liquidity (“CLP”) Program on the BATS listing market.

The BATS CLP Program is a rewards-based program designed to encourage quoting activity for BATS-listed securities. The payment of a CLP Fee is intended to generate more quotes and trading than might otherwise exist absent this payment, and the security leaving the BATS CLP Program may adversely impact a purchaser’s subsequent sale of the security. A link to the BATS CLP Program can be found here.

Learn more at: http://www.ishares.com/us/products/liquidity-incentive-programs.

Questions regarding the participation of iShares ETFs in the BATS CLP Program should be directed to USiSharesCapitalMarkets@blackrock.com.

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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 December 31, 2014, 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.1

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 or, if available, the summary prospectuses which may be obtained by visiting www.iShares.com or www.blackrock.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained.

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

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1 Based on 4.652T in AUM as of 12/31/14.