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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR YOUR

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Barclays Global Fund Advisors, the adviser to the iShares® Funds, is being acquired by BlackRock, Inc. In the next few days, your clients will be receiving a proxy package in the mail regarding the transaction. PLEASE ADVISE YOUR CLIENTS TO OPEN THE PACKAGE AND CAST THEIR VOTES IMMEDIATELY on the three proposals below. The Board of the iShares Funds has unanimously approved each proposal, but to complete the process successfully, SHAREHOLDER VOTES ARE REQUIRED.

Proposal 1:

For shareholders of each iShares Fund, to approve a new investment advisory agreement between iShares and Barclays Global Fund Advisors.

Proposal 2:

For shareholders of certain iShares Funds, to approve a change in the classification of such Fund’s investment objective from a fundamental investment policy to a non-fundamental investment policy.

Proposal 3:

For shareholders of each iShares Fund, to elect a Board of Directors of iShares, Inc. or a Board of Trustees of iShares Trust, as applicable.

Thank you for your assistance in this critical matter. For more information about the proxy ballots your clients will be receiving, review the Q&A document regarding the proposals at www.iShares.com.

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 visiting www.iShares.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. 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., neither of which is affiliated with SEI.

©2009 Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All other trademarks, servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR

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Barclays Global Fund Advisors, the adviser to the iShares ® Funds, is being acquired by BlackRock, Inc. You will be receiving a package in the mail containing proxy ballots regarding the transaction. The Board of the iShares Funds has unanimously approved each proposal and recommends that shareholders vote in favor of each proposal.

For more information about the proxy ballots you’ll be receiving, please contact your financial adviser, or review the Q&A document at www.iShares.com.

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Barclays Global Fund Advisors, the adviser to the iShares® Funds, is being acquired by BlackRock, Inc. Shareholder approval on three proposals is requested in connection with the transaction. The Board of the iShares Funds has unanimously approved the proposals and recommends that shareholders vote in favor of each proposal. We’ve provided four easy ways to cast your vote.

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(Fastest Option) Call 1-866-450-8471

Monday through Friday 9:30 AM to 12:00 Midnight (ET), Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM (ET) Estimated call time is less than 3 minutes.

VOTE ONLINE Go to www.proxyvote.com and enter the control number that appears on each of your proxy cards. The site will give you all further instructions.

VOTE BY MAIL Complete and sign the proxy cards, then return them in the postage-paid envelope.

VOTE BY TELEPHONE For touch-tone voting, please refer to your proxy cards for a toll-free number and recorded instructions. iShares


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Barclays Global Fund Advisors, the adviser to the iShares Funds, is being acquired by BlackRock, Inc.

In the next few days, many of your clients will be receiving a proxy package in the mail regarding the transaction. There are three proposals on which shareholders will be asked to vote. The Board of the iShares Funds has unanimously approved each proposal and recommends that shareholders vote in favor of each.

We would greatly appreciate your help with this important effort. Please encourage your clients to open the package and cast their votes immediately.

For more information about the proxy package your clients will be receiving, please review the Q&A document or visit www.ishares.com.

iShares appreciates your partnership. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this very important process.

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 visiting www.iShares.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

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., neither of which is affiliated with SEI.

©2009 Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All rights reserved. iShares® is a registered trademark of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. All other trademarks, servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. iS-1199-0909

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iShares announces new MSCI All Peru Capped Index Fund (EPU) (posted: 6/22/09) More

iShares announces new S&P Emerging Markets Infrastructure Index Fund (EMIF) (posted: 6/19/09) More

Visit the iShares Emerging Markets Funds & Resources topic page to learn more about investing internationally with single-country ETFs and in emerging markets like China and Brazil, (posted: 6/3/09) More)

New iShares Products and Solutions

Popular Documents

Monthly Performance Report

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Learn more or speak to a live agent at 1.866.450.8471 for more information.

What’s New

Index Leaders and Trailers

Market Commentary

New iShares Products and Solutions

24 fixed income funds help you take control of your fixed income investments (posted: 7/8/09) More)

iShares announces new MSCI All Peru Capped Index Fund (EPU) (posted: 6/22/09) More

iShares announces new S&P Emerging Markets Infrastructure Index Fund (EMIF)

(posted: 6/19/09) More

Visit the iShares Emerging Markets Funds & Resources topic page to learn more about investing internationally with single-country ETFs and in emerging markets like China and Brazil, (posted: 6/3/09) More )

How can we help?

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