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	1875 K Street, N.W.
	Washington, DC 20006-1238
	Tel: 202 303 1000
	Fax: 202 303 2000

June 30, 2011

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

Re: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund and iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund, each a series of iShares, Inc.

Securities Act File No. 33-97598

Investment Company Act File No. 811-09102

Ladies and Gentlemen:

On behalf of the Registrant and pursuant to Rule 497(e) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, attached for filing are exhibits containing interactive data format risk/return summary information that mirrors the risk/return summary information in the 497 filing, dated June 15, 2011, to the Prospectuses and Statement of Additional Information, each dated January 1, 2011, for the above referenced Funds. The purpose of the filing is to submit the 497(e) filing dated June 15, 2011 in XBRL for the above referenced Funds.

Any questions or comments on the Amendment should be directed to the undersigned at (202) 303-1124.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Benjamin J. Haskin

Benjamin J. Haskin

Enclosures

NEW YORK      WASHINGTON      PARIS      LONDON      MILAN       ROME      FRANKFURT      BRUSSELS

in alliance with Dickson Minto W.S., London and Edinburgh

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Risk/Return:

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Registrant Name

dei_EntityRegistrantName

iSHARES INC

Prospectus Date

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Jan. 01, 2011

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

Risk/Return:

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Management Fees

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0.68%

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

rr_DistributionAndService12b1FeesOverAssets

none

Foreign Taxes

rr_Component1OtherExpensesOverAssets

0.01%

Other Expenses

rr_OtherExpensesOverAssets

none

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses

rr_AcquiredFundFeesAndExpensesOverAssets

none

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

rr_ExpensesOverAssets

0.69%

Fee Waiver

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none

Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver

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0.69%

1 Year

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70

3 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear03

221

5 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear05

384

10 Years

rr_ExpenseExampleYear10

859

Annual Return 2004

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25.54%

^[1]

Annual Return 2005

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33.77%

^[1]

Annual Return 2006

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30.70%

^[1]

Annual Return 2007

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34.56%

^[1]

Annual Return 2008

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(50.01%)

^[1]

Annual Return 2009

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71.80%

^[1]

Year to Date Return, Label

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The Fund's total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2010

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2010

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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8.08%

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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best calendar quarter return

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

rr_BarChartHighestQuarterlyReturnDate

Jun. 30, 2009

Highest Quarterly Return

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31.57%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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the worst

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

rr_BarChartLowestQuarterlyReturnDate

Dec. 31, 2008

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(26.18%)

One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

71.80%

Five Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.11%

Since Fund Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

23.19%

Inception Date

rr_AverageAnnualReturnInceptionDate

Apr. 07, 2003

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund | Return After Taxes on Distributions

Risk/Return:

rr_RiskReturnAbstract

One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

71.66%

^[2]

Five Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

15.02%

^[2]

Since Fund Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

23.10%

^[2]

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund | Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear01

47.37%

^[2]

Five Year

rr_AverageAnnualReturnYear05

13.45%

^[2]

Since Fund Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

21.13%

^[2]

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

Risk/Return:

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Risk/Return [Heading]

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iSHARES^® MSCI EMERGING MARKETS

INDEX FUND

Ticker: EEM                                                          Stock Exchange: NYSE Arca

Objective [Heading]

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Investment Objective

Objective, Primary [Text Block]

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The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (the "Fund") seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the "Underlying Index").

Expense [Heading]

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Fees and Expenses

Expense Narrative [Text Block]

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The following table describes the fees and expenses that you will incur if you own shares of the Fund. Foreign tax expense is based on amounts accrued during the Fund's most recent fiscal year. Actual tax expenses for the current fiscal year may be higher or lower than the amount shown in the table. The investment advisory agreement between iShares, Inc. (the "Company") and BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") (the "Investment Advisory Agreement") provides that BFA will pay all operating expenses of the Fund, except interest expenses, taxes, brokerage expenses, future distribution fees or expenses, and extraordinary expenses. "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" reflect the Fund's pro rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by investing in other investment companies. The impact of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses is included in the total returns of the Fund. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not used to calculate the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") and are not included in the calculation of the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights section of the Fund's prospectus (the "Prospectus"). BFA, the investment adviser to the Fund, has contractually agreed to waive its management fees in an amount equal to the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses attributable to the Fund's investments in other iShares funds through June 30, 2012. The contractual waiver may be terminated prior to June 30, 2012 only upon written agreement of the Company and BFA. During the most recently completed fiscal year, the amount of such expenses incurred and fees waived rounded to 0.00%.

You will also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling shares of the Fund, which are not reflected in the example that follows:

Operating Expenses Caption [Text]

rr_OperatingExpensesCaption

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(ongoing expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investments)

Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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Portfolio Turnover.

Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

rr_PortfolioTurnoverRate

14.00%

Expense Exchange Traded Fund Commissions [Text]

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You will also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling shares of the Fund, which are not reflected in the example that follows:

Expenses Not Correlated to Ratio Due to Acquired Fund Fees [Text]

rr_ExpensesNotCorrelatedToRatioDueToAcquiredFundFees

Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not used to calculate the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") and are not included in the calculation of the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights section of the Fund's prospectus (the "Prospectus").

Expense Example [Heading]

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Example.

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of owning shares of the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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The Underlying Index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. As of September 30, 2010, the Underlying Index consisted of the following 21 emerging market indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. As of September 30, 2010, the Underlying Index's three largest sectors by component weighting were financials, energy and materials.

BFA uses a "passive" or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund's investment objective. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not try to "beat" the index it tracks and does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued.

Indexing may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Underlying Index but also may reduce some of the risks of active management, such as poor security selection. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs and better after-tax performance by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.

BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund. "Representative sampling" is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Underlying Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Underlying Index. The Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Funds that employ a representative sampling strategy may incur tracking error risk to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index.

The Fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in the securities of its Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities in its Underlying Index. The Fund will invest all of its assets that are invested in India in a wholly-owned subsidiary located in the Republic of Mauritius (the "Subsidiary"). BFA will serve as investment adviser to both the Fund and the Subsidiary. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Fund" as used in this Prospectus means the Fund and/or the Subsidiary, as applicable. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in other securities, including securities not in the Underlying Index, but which BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, other types of options and swaps related to its Underlying Index, as well as cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates. BFA will waive portfolio management fees in an amount equal to the portfolio management fees of such other iShares funds for any portion of the Fund's assets invested in shares of such other funds.

The Underlying Index is sponsored by an organization (the "Index Provider") that is independent of the Fund and BFA. The Index Provider determines the composition and relative weightings of the securities in the Underlying Index and publishes information regarding the market value of the Underlying Index. The Fund's Index Provider is MSCI Inc. ("MSCI").

Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.

Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text]

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Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.

Risk [Heading]

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Summary of Principal Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund's performance could trail that of other investments.The Fund is subject to the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect the Fund's NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective.

Asset Class Risk. Securities in the Underlying Index or in the Fund's portfolio may underperform in comparison to the general securities markets or other asset classes.

Commodity Exposure Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have an adverse impact on those economies.

Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Fund's investments are concentrated in a particular country, market, industry or asset class, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences affecting that country, market, industry or asset class.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund's NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund's NAV could decline if the currency of the non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar.

Custody Risk. Less developed markets are more likely to experience problems with the clearing and settling of trades.

Emerging Markets Risk. The Fund's investments in emerging markets may be subject to a greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets.

Energy Sector Risk. The value of securities issued by companies in the energy sector may decline for many reasons, including changes in commodity prices, government regulations, energy conservation efforts and possible civil liabilities.

Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value and their values may be more volatile than other asset classes.

Financials Sector Risk. Performance of companies in the financials sector may be adversely impacted by many factors, including government regulations, economic conditions, changes in interest rates, and decreased liquidity in credit markets. This sector has recently experienced significant losses, and the impact of recent legislation on the financials sector cannot be predicted.

Geographic Risk. A natural disaster could occur in a geographic region in which the Fund invests.

Issuer Risk. Fund performance depends on the performance of individual securities in which the Fund invests. Changes to the financial condition or credit rating of an issuer of those securities may cause the value of the securities to decline.

Management Risk. As the Fund does not fully replicate the Underlying Index, it is subject to the risk that BFA's investment management strategy may not produce the intended results.

Market Risk. The Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during market downturns.

Market Trading Risks. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including the potential lack of an active market for Fund shares, losses from trading in secondary markets, and disruption in the creation/redemption process of the Fund. ANY OF THESE FACTORS MAY LEAD TO THE FUND'S SHARES TRADING AT A PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT TO NAV.

Materials Sector Risk. Companies in the materials sector may be adversely impacted by the volatility of commodity prices, exchange rates, depletion of resources, over-production, litigation and government regulations, among other factors.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may depend on the performance of a small number of issuers.

Non-U.S. Securities Risks. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to the risks associated with investing in those non-U.S. markets, such as heightened risks of inflation or nationalization. The Fund may lose money due to political, economic and geographic events affecting a non-U.S. issuer or market.

Passive Investment Risk. The Fund is not actively managed and BFA does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets.

Privatization Risk. Some countries in which the Fund invests have begun a process of privatizing certain entities and industries. Privatized entities may lose money or be re-nationalized.

Reliance on Trading Partners Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are heavily dependent upon trading with key partners. Any reduction in this trading may cause an adverse impact on the economies in which the Fund invests. Through its trading partners, the Fund is specifically exposed to Asian Economic Risk, European Economic Risk, South American Economic Risk and U.S. Economic Risk.

Risk of Investing in India. Investment in Indian issuers involves risks that are specific to India, including legal, regulatory, political and economic risks. The securities markets in India are relatively underdeveloped and may subject the Fund to higher transaction costs or greater uncertainty than more developed securities markets. As a result, such risks may adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments.

Russian Securities Risk. Investing in Russian securities involves significant risks, including risks associated with settlement of portfolio transactions and the risk of loss of the Fund's ownership rights in its portfolio securities, as a result of the system of share registration and custody in Russia.

Securities Lending Risk. The Fund may engage in securities lending. Securities lending involves the risk that the Fund may lose money because the borrower fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The Fund could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for loaned securities or of investments made with cash collateral. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the Fund.

Securities Market Risk. Non-U.S. securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.

Security Risk. Some geographic areas in which the Fund invests have experienced security concerns. Incidents involving a country's security may cause uncertainty in these markets and may adversely affect their economies.

Structural Risks. The economies in which the Fund invests may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability.

Tracking Error Risk. The performance of the Fund may diverge from that of the Underlying Index. Because the Fund employs a representative sampling strategy, the Fund may experience tracking error to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index. BFA EXPECTS THAT THE FUND MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER TRACKING ERROR THAN IS TYPICAL FOR EQUITY INDEX EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS.

Treaty/Tax Risk. The Fund and the Subsidiary rely on the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement between India and Mauritius ("DTAA") for relief from certain Indian taxes. Treaty renegotiation or legislative changes may result in higher taxes and lower return to the Fund.

Valuation Risk. The value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund's performance could trail that of other investments.

Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]

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Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may depend on the performance of a small number of issuers.

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Performance Information

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The bar chart and table that follow show how the Fund has performed on a calendar year basis and provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund.Both assume that all dividends and distributions have been reinvested in the Fund. Past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Supplemental information about the Fund's performance is shown under the heading Total Return Information in the Supplemental Information section of the Prospectus.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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The bar chart and table that follow show how the Fund has performed on a calendar year basis and provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund.

Performance Availability Phone [Text]

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1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) (toll free)

Performance Availability Website Address [Text]

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www.iShares.com

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year by Year Returns¹ (Years Ended December 31)

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The best calendar quarter return during the periods shown above was 31.57% in the 2nd quarter of 2009; the worst was -26.18% in the 4th quarter of 2008.

Updated performance information is available at www.iShares.com or by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) (toll free).

Performance Table Heading

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Average Annual Total Returns

(for the periods ended December 31, 2009)

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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After-tax returns in the table above are calculated using the historical highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs").

Performance Table Explanation after Tax Higher

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Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares are calculated assuming that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the sale of Fund shares. As a result, Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed Fund returns before taxes and/or returns after taxes on distributions.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund | MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Index returns do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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78.51%

Five Year

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15.51%

Since Fund Inception

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23.10%

[1] The Fund's total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 8.08%.

[2] After-tax returns in the table above are calculated using the historical highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes.Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs"). Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares are calculated assuming that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the sale of Fund shares. As a result, Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed Fund returns before taxes and/or returns after taxes on distributions.

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iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund

  

iSHARES^® MSCI BRIC INDEX FUND

                         Ticker: BKF                 Stock Exchange: NYSE Arca

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund (the "Fund") seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI BRIC Index (the "Underlying Index").

Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you will incur if you own shares of the Fund. The investment advisory agreement between iShares, Inc. (the "Company") and BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") (the "Investment Advisory Agreement") provides that BFA will pay all operating expenses of the Fund, except interest expenses, taxes, brokerage expenses, future distribution fees or expenses, and extraordinary expenses.

You will also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling shares of the Fund, which are not reflected in the example that follows:

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(ongoing expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investments)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses -	Management Fees	Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	Other Expenses	Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses
iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund	0.69%	none	none	0.69%

Example.

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of owning shares of the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example - (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund	70	221	384	859

Portfolio Turnover.

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Underlying Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the combined equity market performance in Brazil, Russia, India and China ("BRIC"). The Underlying Index consists of stocks traded primarily on the BM&FBOVESPA (the Brazilian exchange), Russian Trading System Stock Exchange, Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange, National Stock Exchange of India, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzen Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. As of September 30, 2010, the Underlying Index's three largest sectors by component weighting were financials, energy and materials.

BFA uses a "passive" or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund's investment objective. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not try to "beat" the index it tracks and does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued.

Indexing may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Underlying Index but also may reduce some of the risks of active management, such as poor security selection. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs and better after-tax performance by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.

BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund. "Representative sampling" is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Underlying Index. The securities selected are expected to

have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Underlying Index. The Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Funds that employ a representative sampling strategy may incur tracking error risk to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index.

The Fund will at all times invest at least 80% of its assets in the securities of the Underlying Index or in depositary receipts representing securities in its Underlying Index. The Fund will invest all of its assets that are invested in India in a wholly-owned subsidiary located in the Republic of Mauritius (the "Subsidiary"). BFA will serve as investment adviser to both the Fund and the Subsidiary. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Fund" as used in this Prospectus (the "Prospectus") means the Fund and/or the Subsidiary, as applicable. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in other securities, including securities not in the Underlying Index, but which BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, other types of options and swaps related to its Underlying Index, as well as cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates.

The Underlying Index is sponsored by an organization (the "Index Provider") that is independent of the Fund and BFA. The Index Provider determines the composition and relative weightings of the securities in the Underlying Index and publishes information regarding the market value of the Underlying Index.

The Fund's Index Provider is MSCI Inc. ("MSCI").

Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.

Summary of Principal Risks

As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund's performance could trail that of other investments. The Fund is subject to the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect the Fund's net asset value ("NAV"), trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective.

Asset Class Risk. Securities in the Underlying Index or in the Fund's portfolio may underperform in comparison to the general securities markets or other asset classes.

Commodity Exposure Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have an adverse impact on those economies.

Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Fund's investments are concentrated in a particular country, market, industry or asset class, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences affecting that country, market, industry or asset class.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund's NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund's NAV could decline if the currency of the non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar.

Custody Risk. Less developed markets are more likely to experience problems with the clearing and settling of trades.

Emerging Markets Risk. The Fund's investments in emerging markets may be subject to a greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets.

Energy Sector Risk. The value of securities issued by companies in the energy sector may decline for many reasons, including changes in commodity prices, government regulations, energy conservation efforts and possible civil liabilities.

Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value and their values may be more volatile than other asset classes.

Financials Sector Risk. Performance of companies in the financials sector may be adversely impacted by many factors, including government regulations, economic conditions, changes in interest rates, and decreased liquidity in credit markets. This sector has recently experienced significant losses, and the impact of recent legislation on the financials sector cannot be predicted.

Geographic Risk. A natural disaster could occur in a geographic region in which the Fund invests.

Issuer Risk. Fund performance depends on the performance of individual securities in which the Fund invests. Changes to the financial condition or credit rating of an issuer of those securities may cause the value of the securities to decline.

Management Risk. As the Fund does not fully replicate the Underlying Index, it is subject to the risk that BFA's investment management strategy may not produce the intended results.

Market Risk. The Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during market downturns.

Market Trading Risks. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including the potential lack of an active market for Fund shares, losses from trading in secondary markets, and disruption in the creation/redemption process of the Fund. ANY OF THESE FACTORS MAY LEAD TO THE FUND'S SHARES TRADING AT A PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT TO NAV.

Materials Sector Risk. Companies in the materials sector may be adversely impacted by the volatility of commodity prices, exchange rates, depletion of resources, over-production, litigation and government regulations, among other factors.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may depend on the performance of a small number of issuers.

Non-U.S. Securities Risks. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to the risks associated with investing in those non-U.S. markets, such as heightened risks of inflation or nationalization. The Fund may lose money due to political, economic and geographic events affecting a non-U.S. issuer or market.

Passive Investment Risk. The Fund is not actively managed and BFA does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets.

Privatization Risk. Some countries in which the Fund invests have begun a process of privatizing certain entities and industries. Privatized entities may lose money or be re-nationalized.

Reliance on Trading Partners Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are heavily dependent upon trading with key partners. Any reduction in this trading may cause an adverse impact on the economies in which the Fund invests. Through its trading partners, the Fund is specifically exposed to Asian Economic Risk, Central and South American Economic Risk, European Economic Risk and U.S. Economic Risk.

Risk of Investing in India. Investment in Indian issuers involves risks that are specific to India, including legal, regulatory, political and economic risks. The securities markets in India are relatively underdeveloped and may subject the Fund to higher transaction costs or greater uncertainty than more developed securities markets. As a result, such risks may adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments.

Russian Securities Risk. Investing in Russian securities involves significant risks, including risks associated with settlement of portfolio transactions and the risk of loss of the Fund's ownership rights in its portfolio securities, as a result of the system of share registration and custody in Russia.

Securities Lending Risk. The Fund may engage in securities lending. Securities lending involves the risk that the Fund may lose money because the borrower fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The Fund could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for loaned securities or of investments made with cash collateral. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the Fund.

Securities Market Risk. Certain securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.

Security Risk. Some geographic areas in which the Fund invests have experienced security concerns. Incidents involving a country's security may cause uncertainty in these markets and may adversely affect their economies.

Structural Risks. The economies in which the Fund invests may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability.

Tracking Error Risk. The performance of the Fund may diverge from that of the Underlying Index. Because the Fund employs a representative sampling strategy, the Fund may experience tracking error to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index. BFA EXPECTS THAT THE FUND MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER TRACKING ERROR THAN IS TYPICAL FOR EQUITY INDEX EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS.

Treaty/Tax Risk. The Fund and the Subsidiary rely on the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement between India and Mauritius ("DTAA") for relief from certain Indian taxes. Treaty renegotiation or legislative changes may result in higher taxes and lower return to the Fund.

Valuation Risk. The value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares.

Performance Information

The bar chart and table that follow show how the Fund has performed on a calendar year basis and provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. Both assume that all dividends and distributions have been reinvested in the Fund. Past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Supplemental information about the Fund's performance is shown under the heading Total Return Information in the Supplemental Information section of the Fund's Prospectus.

Year by Year Returns¹ (Years Ended December 31)

The best calendar quarter return during the periods shown above was 41.58% in the 2nd quarter of 2009; the worst was -33.01% in the 3rd quarter of 2008.

Updated performance information is available at www.iShares.com or by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) (toll free).

Average Annual Total Returns

(for the periods ended December 31, 2009)

Average Annual Total Returns -		One Year	Since Fund Inception	Inception Date
iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund		89.85%	(8.32%)	Nov. 12, 2007
iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund Return After Taxes on Distributions	[1]	89.46%	(8.58%)
iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	[1]	58.61%	(7.13%)
iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund MSCI BRIC Index (Index returns do not reflect deductionsfor fees, expenses or taxes)		93.12%	(8.90%)

[1] The Fund's total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 4.63%.

[1] After-tax returns in the table above are calculated using the historical highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs"). Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares are calculated assuming that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the sale of Fund shares. As a result, Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed Fund returns before taxes and/or returns after taxes on distributions.

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Registrant Name

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iSHARES INC

Prospectus Date

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Jan. 01, 2011

iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund | iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund

Risk/Return:

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Management Fees

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0.69%

Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees

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none

Other Expenses

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none

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

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0.69%

1 Year

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70

3 Years

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221

5 Years

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384

10 Years

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859

Annual Return 2008

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(58.11%)

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Annual Return 2009

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89.85%

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Year to Date Return, Label

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The Fund's total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2010

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2010

Bar Chart, Year to Date Return

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4.63%

Highest Quarterly Return, Label

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best calendar quarter return

Highest Quarterly Return, Date

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Jun. 30, 2009

Highest Quarterly Return

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41.58%

Lowest Quarterly Return, Label

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the worst

Lowest Quarterly Return, Date

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Sep. 30, 2008

Lowest Quarterly Return

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(33.01%)

One Year

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89.85%

Since Fund Inception

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(8.32%)

Inception Date

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Nov. 12, 2007

iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund | iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund | Return After Taxes on Distributions

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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89.46%

^[2]

Since Fund Inception

rr_AverageAnnualReturnSinceInception

(8.58%)

^[2]

iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund | iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund | Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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58.61%

^[2]

Since Fund Inception

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(7.13%)

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iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund

Risk/Return:

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Risk/Return [Heading]

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iSHARES^® MSCI BRIC INDEX FUND

                         Ticker: BKF                 Stock Exchange: NYSE Arca

Objective [Heading]

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Investment Objective

Objective, Primary [Text Block]

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The iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund (the "Fund") seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI BRIC Index (the "Underlying Index").

Expense [Heading]

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Fees and Expenses

Expense Narrative [Text Block]

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The following table describes the fees and expenses that you will incur if you own shares of the Fund. The investment advisory agreement between iShares, Inc. (the "Company") and BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") (the "Investment Advisory Agreement") provides that BFA will pay all operating expenses of the Fund, except interest expenses, taxes, brokerage expenses, future distribution fees or expenses, and extraordinary expenses.

You will also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling shares of the Fund, which are not reflected in the example that follows:

Operating Expenses Caption [Text]

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Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(ongoing expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investments)

Portfolio Turnover [Heading]

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Portfolio Turnover.

Portfolio Turnover [Text Block]

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The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 9% of the average value of its portfolio.

Portfolio Turnover, Rate

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9.00%

Expense Exchange Traded Fund Commissions [Text]

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You will also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling shares of the Fund, which are not reflected in the example that follows:

Expense Example [Heading]

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Example.

Expense Example Narrative [Text Block]

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This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of owning shares of the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Strategy [Heading]

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Principal Investment Strategies

Strategy Narrative [Text Block]

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The Underlying Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the combined equity market performance in Brazil, Russia, India and China ("BRIC"). The Underlying Index consists of stocks traded primarily on the BM&FBOVESPA (the Brazilian exchange), Russian Trading System Stock Exchange, Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange, National Stock Exchange of India, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzen Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. As of September 30, 2010, the Underlying Index's three largest sectors by component weighting were financials, energy and materials.

BFA uses a "passive" or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund's investment objective. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not try to "beat" the index it tracks and does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued.

Indexing may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Underlying Index but also may reduce some of the risks of active management, such as poor security selection. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs and better after-tax performance by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.

BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund. "Representative sampling" is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Underlying Index. The securities selected are expected to

have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Underlying Index. The Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Funds that employ a representative sampling strategy may incur tracking error risk to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index.

The Fund will at all times invest at least 80% of its assets in the securities of the Underlying Index or in depositary receipts representing securities in its Underlying Index. The Fund will invest all of its assets that are invested in India in a wholly-owned subsidiary located in the Republic of Mauritius (the "Subsidiary"). BFA will serve as investment adviser to both the Fund and the Subsidiary. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Fund" as used in this Prospectus (the "Prospectus") means the Fund and/or the Subsidiary, as applicable. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in other securities, including securities not in the Underlying Index, but which BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, other types of options and swaps related to its Underlying Index, as well as cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates.

The Underlying Index is sponsored by an organization (the "Index Provider") that is independent of the Fund and BFA. The Index Provider determines the composition and relative weightings of the securities in the Underlying Index and publishes information regarding the market value of the Underlying Index.

The Fund's Index Provider is MSCI Inc. ("MSCI").

Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.

Strategy Portfolio Concentration [Text]

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Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.

Risk [Heading]

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Summary of Principal Risks

Risk Narrative [Text Block]

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As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund's performance could trail that of other investments. The Fund is subject to the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect the Fund's net asset value ("NAV"), trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective.

Asset Class Risk. Securities in the Underlying Index or in the Fund's portfolio may underperform in comparison to the general securities markets or other asset classes.

Commodity Exposure Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have an adverse impact on those economies.

Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Fund's investments are concentrated in a particular country, market, industry or asset class, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences affecting that country, market, industry or asset class.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund's NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund's NAV could decline if the currency of the non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar.

Custody Risk. Less developed markets are more likely to experience problems with the clearing and settling of trades.

Emerging Markets Risk. The Fund's investments in emerging markets may be subject to a greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets.

Energy Sector Risk. The value of securities issued by companies in the energy sector may decline for many reasons, including changes in commodity prices, government regulations, energy conservation efforts and possible civil liabilities.

Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value and their values may be more volatile than other asset classes.

Financials Sector Risk. Performance of companies in the financials sector may be adversely impacted by many factors, including government regulations, economic conditions, changes in interest rates, and decreased liquidity in credit markets. This sector has recently experienced significant losses, and the impact of recent legislation on the financials sector cannot be predicted.

Geographic Risk. A natural disaster could occur in a geographic region in which the Fund invests.

Issuer Risk. Fund performance depends on the performance of individual securities in which the Fund invests. Changes to the financial condition or credit rating of an issuer of those securities may cause the value of the securities to decline.

Management Risk. As the Fund does not fully replicate the Underlying Index, it is subject to the risk that BFA's investment management strategy may not produce the intended results.

Market Risk. The Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during market downturns.

Market Trading Risks. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including the potential lack of an active market for Fund shares, losses from trading in secondary markets, and disruption in the creation/redemption process of the Fund. ANY OF THESE FACTORS MAY LEAD TO THE FUND'S SHARES TRADING AT A PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT TO NAV.

Materials Sector Risk. Companies in the materials sector may be adversely impacted by the volatility of commodity prices, exchange rates, depletion of resources, over-production, litigation and government regulations, among other factors.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may depend on the performance of a small number of issuers.

Non-U.S. Securities Risks. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to the risks associated with investing in those non-U.S. markets, such as heightened risks of inflation or nationalization. The Fund may lose money due to political, economic and geographic events affecting a non-U.S. issuer or market.

Passive Investment Risk. The Fund is not actively managed and BFA does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets.

Privatization Risk. Some countries in which the Fund invests have begun a process of privatizing certain entities and industries. Privatized entities may lose money or be re-nationalized.

Reliance on Trading Partners Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are heavily dependent upon trading with key partners. Any reduction in this trading may cause an adverse impact on the economies in which the Fund invests. Through its trading partners, the Fund is specifically exposed to Asian Economic Risk, Central and South American Economic Risk, European Economic Risk and U.S. Economic Risk.

Risk of Investing in India. Investment in Indian issuers involves risks that are specific to India, including legal, regulatory, political and economic risks. The securities markets in India are relatively underdeveloped and may subject the Fund to higher transaction costs or greater uncertainty than more developed securities markets. As a result, such risks may adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments.

Russian Securities Risk. Investing in Russian securities involves significant risks, including risks associated with settlement of portfolio transactions and the risk of loss of the Fund's ownership rights in its portfolio securities, as a result of the system of share registration and custody in Russia.

Securities Lending Risk. The Fund may engage in securities lending. Securities lending involves the risk that the Fund may lose money because the borrower fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The Fund could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for loaned securities or of investments made with cash collateral. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the Fund.

Securities Market Risk. Certain securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.

Security Risk. Some geographic areas in which the Fund invests have experienced security concerns. Incidents involving a country's security may cause uncertainty in these markets and may adversely affect their economies.

Structural Risks. The economies in which the Fund invests may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability.

Tracking Error Risk. The performance of the Fund may diverge from that of the Underlying Index. Because the Fund employs a representative sampling strategy, the Fund may experience tracking error to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index. BFA EXPECTS THAT THE FUND MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER TRACKING ERROR THAN IS TYPICAL FOR EQUITY INDEX EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS.

Treaty/Tax Risk. The Fund and the Subsidiary rely on the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement between India and Mauritius ("DTAA") for relief from certain Indian taxes. Treaty renegotiation or legislative changes may result in higher taxes and lower return to the Fund.

Valuation Risk. The value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares.

Risk Lose Money [Text]

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As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund's performance could trail that of other investments.

Risk Nondiversified Status [Text]

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Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may depend on the performance of a small number of issuers.

Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading]

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Performance Information

Performance Narrative [Text Block]

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The bar chart and table that follow show how the Fund has performed on a calendar year basis and provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. Both assume that all dividends and distributions have been reinvested in the Fund. Past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Supplemental information about the Fund's performance is shown under the heading Total Return Information in the Supplemental Information section of the Fund's Prospectus.

Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text]

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The bar chart and table that follow show how the Fund has performed on a calendar year basis and provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund.

Performance Availability Phone [Text]

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1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) (toll free)

Performance Availability Website Address [Text]

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www.iShares.com

Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text]

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Past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future.

Bar Chart [Heading]

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Year by Year Returns¹ (Years Ended December 31)

Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]

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The best calendar quarter return during the periods shown above was 41.58% in the 2nd quarter of 2009; the worst was -33.01% in the 3rd quarter of 2008.

Updated performance information is available at www.iShares.com or by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) (toll free).

Performance Table Heading

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Average Annual Total Returns

(for the periods ended December 31, 2009)

Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate

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After-tax returns in the table above are calculated using the historical highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes.

Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred

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Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs").

Performance Table Explanation after Tax Higher

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Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares are calculated assuming that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the sale of Fund shares. As a result, Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed Fund returns before taxes and/or returns after taxes on distributions.

iShares MSCI BRIC Index Fund | MSCI BRIC Index (Index returns do not reflect deductionsfor fees, expenses or taxes)

Risk/Return:

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One Year

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93.12%

Since Fund Inception

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(8.90%)

[1] The Fund's total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 4.63%.

[2] After-tax returns in the table above are calculated using the historical highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs"). Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares are calculated assuming that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the sale of Fund shares. As a result, Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed Fund returns before taxes and/or returns after taxes on distributions.

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iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund

iSHARES^® MSCI EMERGING MARKETS

INDEX FUND

Ticker: EEM                                                          Stock Exchange: NYSE Arca

Investment Objective

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund (the "Fund") seeks investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (the "Underlying Index").

Fees and Expenses

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you will incur if you own shares of the Fund. Foreign tax expense is based on amounts accrued during the Fund's most recent fiscal year. Actual tax expenses for the current fiscal year may be higher or lower than the amount shown in the table. The investment advisory agreement between iShares, Inc. (the "Company") and BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") (the "Investment Advisory Agreement") provides that BFA will pay all operating expenses of the Fund, except interest expenses, taxes, brokerage expenses, future distribution fees or expenses, and extraordinary expenses. "Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses" reflect the Fund's pro rata share of the fees and expenses incurred by investing in other investment companies. The impact of Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses is included in the total returns of the Fund. Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses are not used to calculate the Fund's net asset value ("NAV") and are not included in the calculation of the ratio of expenses to average net assets shown in the Financial Highlights section of the Fund's prospectus (the "Prospectus"). BFA, the investment adviser to the Fund, has contractually agreed to waive its management fees in an amount equal to the Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses attributable to the Fund's investments in other iShares funds through June 30, 2012. The contractual waiver may be terminated prior to June 30, 2012 only upon written agreement of the Company and BFA. During the most recently completed fiscal year, the amount of such expenses incurred and fees waived rounded to 0.00%.

You will also incur usual and customary brokerage commissions when buying or selling shares of the Fund, which are not reflected in the example that follows:

Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(ongoing expenses that you pay each year as a
percentage of the value of your investments)

Annual Fund Operating Expenses -	Management Fees	Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees	Foreign Taxes	Other Expenses	Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses	Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses	Fee Waiver	Total Annual Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund	0.68%	none	0.01%	none	none	0.69%	none	0.69%

Example.

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of owning shares of the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then sell all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

Expense Example - (USD $)	1 Year	3 Years	5 Years	10 Years
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund	70	221	384	859

Portfolio Turnover.

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 14% of the average value of its portfolio.

Principal Investment Strategies

The Underlying Index is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets. As of September 30, 2010, the Underlying Index consisted of the following 21 emerging market indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey. As of September 30, 2010, the Underlying Index's three largest sectors by component weighting were financials, energy and materials.

BFA uses a "passive" or indexing approach to try to achieve the Fund's investment objective. Unlike many investment companies, the Fund does not try to "beat" the index it tracks and does not seek temporary defensive positions when markets decline or appear overvalued.

Indexing may eliminate the chance that the Fund will substantially outperform the Underlying Index but also may reduce some of the risks of active management, such as poor security selection. Indexing seeks to achieve lower costs and better after-tax performance by keeping portfolio turnover low in comparison to actively managed investment companies.

BFA uses a representative sampling indexing strategy to manage the Fund. "Representative sampling" is an indexing strategy that involves investing in a representative sample of securities that collectively has an investment profile similar to the Underlying Index. The securities selected are expected to have, in the aggregate, investment characteristics (based on factors such as market capitalization and industry weightings), fundamental characteristics (such as return variability and yield) and liquidity measures similar to those of the Underlying Index. The Fund may or may not hold all of the securities in the Underlying Index. Funds that employ a representative sampling strategy may incur tracking error risk to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index.

The Fund generally invests at least 90% of its assets in the securities of its Underlying Index and in depositary receipts representing securities in its Underlying Index. The Fund will invest all of its assets that are invested in India in a wholly-owned subsidiary located in the Republic of Mauritius (the "Subsidiary"). BFA will serve as investment adviser to both the Fund and the Subsidiary. Unless otherwise indicated, the term "Fund" as used in this Prospectus means the Fund and/or the Subsidiary, as applicable. The Fund may invest the remainder of its assets in other securities, including securities not in the Underlying Index, but which BFA believes will help the Fund track the Underlying Index, futures contracts, options on futures contracts, other types of options and swaps related to its Underlying Index, as well as cash and cash equivalents, including shares of money market funds advised by BFA or its affiliates. BFA will waive portfolio management fees in an amount equal to the portfolio management fees of such other iShares funds for any portion of the Fund's assets invested in shares of such other funds.

The Underlying Index is sponsored by an organization (the "Index Provider") that is independent of the Fund and BFA. The Index Provider determines the composition and relative weightings of the securities in the Underlying Index and publishes information regarding the market value of the Underlying Index. The Fund's Index Provider is MSCI Inc. ("MSCI").

Industry Concentration Policy. The Fund will concentrate its investments (i.e., hold 25% or more of its total assets) in a particular industry or group of industries to approximately the same extent that the Underlying Index is concentrated. For purposes of this limitation, securities of the U.S. government (including its agencies and instrumentalities) and repurchase agreements collateralized by U.S. government securities are not considered to be issued by members of any industry.

Summary of Principal Risks

As with any investment, you could lose all or part of your investment in the Fund, and the Fund's performance could trail that of other investments.The Fund is subject to the principal risks noted below, any of which may adversely affect the Fund's NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective.

Asset Class Risk. Securities in the Underlying Index or in the Fund's portfolio may underperform in comparison to the general securities markets or other asset classes.

Commodity Exposure Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are susceptible to fluctuations in certain commodity markets. Any negative changes in commodity markets could have an adverse impact on those economies.

Concentration Risk. To the extent that the Fund's investments are concentrated in a particular country, market, industry or asset class, the Fund may be susceptible to loss due to adverse occurrences affecting that country, market, industry or asset class.

Currency Risk. Because the Fund's NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund's NAV could decline if the currency of the non-U.S. market in which the Fund invests depreciates against the U.S. dollar.

Custody Risk. Less developed markets are more likely to experience problems with the clearing and settling of trades.

Emerging Markets Risk. The Fund's investments in emerging markets may be subject to a greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets.

Energy Sector Risk. The value of securities issued by companies in the energy sector may decline for many reasons, including changes in commodity prices, government regulations, energy conservation efforts and possible civil liabilities.

Equity Securities Risk. Equity securities are subject to changes in value and their values may be more volatile than other asset classes.

Financials Sector Risk. Performance of companies in the financials sector may be adversely impacted by many factors, including government regulations, economic conditions, changes in interest rates, and decreased liquidity in credit markets. This sector has recently experienced significant losses, and the impact of recent legislation on the financials sector cannot be predicted.

Geographic Risk. A natural disaster could occur in a geographic region in which the Fund invests.

Issuer Risk. Fund performance depends on the performance of individual securities in which the Fund invests. Changes to the financial condition or credit rating of an issuer of those securities may cause the value of the securities to decline.

Management Risk. As the Fund does not fully replicate the Underlying Index, it is subject to the risk that BFA's investment management strategy may not produce the intended results.

Market Risk. The Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during market downturns.

Market Trading Risks. The Fund faces numerous market trading risks, including the potential lack of an active market for Fund shares, losses from trading in secondary markets, and disruption in the creation/redemption process of the Fund. ANY OF THESE FACTORS MAY LEAD TO THE FUND'S SHARES TRADING AT A PREMIUM OR DISCOUNT TO NAV.

Materials Sector Risk. Companies in the materials sector may be adversely impacted by the volatility of commodity prices, exchange rates, depletion of resources, over-production, litigation and government regulations, among other factors.

Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund may invest a large percentage of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of issuers. As a result, the Fund's performance may depend on the performance of a small number of issuers.

Non-U.S. Securities Risks. Investments in the securities of non-U.S. issuers are subject to the risks associated with investing in those non-U.S. markets, such as heightened risks of inflation or nationalization. The Fund may lose money due to political, economic and geographic events affecting a non-U.S. issuer or market.

Passive Investment Risk. The Fund is not actively managed and BFA does not attempt to take defensive positions in declining markets.

Privatization Risk. Some countries in which the Fund invests have begun a process of privatizing certain entities and industries. Privatized entities may lose money or be re-nationalized.

Reliance on Trading Partners Risk. The Fund invests in economies that are heavily dependent upon trading with key partners. Any reduction in this trading may cause an adverse impact on the economies in which the Fund invests. Through its trading partners, the Fund is specifically exposed to Asian Economic Risk, European Economic Risk, South American Economic Risk and U.S. Economic Risk.

Risk of Investing in India. Investment in Indian issuers involves risks that are specific to India, including legal, regulatory, political and economic risks. The securities markets in India are relatively underdeveloped and may subject the Fund to higher transaction costs or greater uncertainty than more developed securities markets. As a result, such risks may adversely affect the value of the Fund's investments.

Russian Securities Risk. Investing in Russian securities involves significant risks, including risks associated with settlement of portfolio transactions and the risk of loss of the Fund's ownership rights in its portfolio securities, as a result of the system of share registration and custody in Russia.

Securities Lending Risk. The Fund may engage in securities lending. Securities lending involves the risk that the Fund may lose money because the borrower fails to return the securities in a timely manner or at all. The Fund could also lose money in the event of a decline in the value of the collateral provided for loaned securities or of investments made with cash collateral. These events could also trigger adverse tax consequences for the Fund.

Securities Market Risk. Non-U.S. securities markets may trade a small number of securities and may be unable to respond effectively to increases in trading volume, potentially making prompt liquidation of holdings difficult or impossible at times.

Security Risk. Some geographic areas in which the Fund invests have experienced security concerns. Incidents involving a country's security may cause uncertainty in these markets and may adversely affect their economies.

Structural Risks. The economies in which the Fund invests may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability.

Tracking Error Risk. The performance of the Fund may diverge from that of the Underlying Index. Because the Fund employs a representative sampling strategy, the Fund may experience tracking error to a greater extent than a fund that seeks to replicate an index. BFA EXPECTS THAT THE FUND MAY EXPERIENCE HIGHER TRACKING ERROR THAN IS TYPICAL FOR EQUITY INDEX EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS.

Treaty/Tax Risk. The Fund and the Subsidiary rely on the Double Tax Avoidance Agreement between India and Mauritius ("DTAA") for relief from certain Indian taxes. Treaty renegotiation or legislative changes may result in higher taxes and lower return to the Fund.

Valuation Risk. The value of the securities in the Fund's portfolio may change on days when shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell the Fund's shares.

Performance Information

The bar chart and table that follow show how the Fund has performed on a calendar year basis and provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund.Both assume that all dividends and distributions have been reinvested in the Fund. Past performance (before and after taxes) does not necessarily indicate how the Fund will perform in the future. Supplemental information about the Fund's performance is shown under the heading Total Return Information in the Supplemental Information section of the Prospectus.

Year by Year Returns¹ (Years Ended December 31)

The best calendar quarter return during the periods shown above was 31.57% in the 2nd quarter of 2009; the worst was -26.18% in the 4th quarter of 2008.

Updated performance information is available at www.iShares.com or by calling 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) (toll free).

Average Annual Total Returns

(for the periods ended December 31, 2009)

Average Annual Total Returns -		One Year	Five Year	Since Fund Inception	Inception Date
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund		71.80%	15.11%	23.19%	Apr. 07, 2003
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund Return After Taxes on Distributions	[1]	71.66%	15.02%	23.10%
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund Return After Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares	[1]	47.37%	13.45%	21.13%
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund MSCI Emerging Markets Index (Index returns do not reflect deductions for fees, expenses or taxes)		78.51%	15.51%	23.10%

[1] The Fund's total return for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was 8.08%.

[1] After-tax returns in the table above are calculated using the historical highest individual U.S. federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state or local taxes.Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and after-tax returns shown are not relevant to tax-exempt investors or investors who hold shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts ("IRAs"). Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares are calculated assuming that an investor has sufficient capital gains of the same character from other investments to offset any capital losses from the sale of Fund shares. As a result, Fund returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may exceed Fund returns before taxes and/or returns after taxes on distributions.