This email can be viewed online here: @HTML_PREVIEW_LINK -------------------------------------------------------------------- Get more targeted exposure with single country funds -------------------------------------------------------------------- Today's slow growth environment continues to present challenges for investors looking for opportunities to outperform. iShares has launched several new single country funds that include access to smaller, developed countries with strong fundamentals that may offer hidden value. New Single Country Small Cap Funds: Make tactical tilts by both country and market cap. - iShares MSCI Australia Small Cap Index Fund (EWAS) # - iShares MSCI Canada Small Cap Index Fund (EWCS) # - iShares MSCI Germany Small Cap Index Fund (EWGS) # - iShares MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index Fund (EWHS) # - iShares MSCI Singapore Small Cap Index Fund (EWSS) # - iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap Index Fund (EWUS) # -------------------------------------------------------------------- New Nordic Funds: Add liquid exposure to three economically sound European coutries. - iShares MSCI Norway Capped Investable Market Index Fund (ENOR) # - iShares MSCI Denmark Capped Investable Makret Index Fund (EDEN) # - iShares MSCI Finland Capped Investable Market Index Fund (EFNL) # See all International/Global iShares Funds # -------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional Resources - "The Case for CASSH" from iShares Global Chief Investment Strategist, Russ Koesterich # - CASSH: Five Countries That Offer Hidden Value [Infographic] # - iShares Blog: The Lower Risk Countries in Europe # -------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us Facebook # Twitter # iShares Blog # YouTube # -------------------------------------------------------------------- iShares(R) 1-800-iShares (1-800-474-2737) | iShares.com # -------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackRock(R) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 prospectuses carefully before investing. # Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Diversification may not protect against market risk. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability in other nations. Securities focusing on a single country may be subject to higher volatility. The iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by MSCI Inc. This company does not make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. Neither SEI, nor BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., nor any of their affiliates, are affiliated with the company listed above. The iShares Funds ("Funds") are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. ("SEI"). BlackRock Fund Advisors ("BFA") serves as the investment advisor to the Funds. BFA is a subsidiary of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A., neither of which is affiliated with SEI. (c)2012 BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. All rights reserved. iShares(R) is a registered trademark of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. BlackRock(R) is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks, servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. iS-6314-0312 FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION Not FDIC Insured - No Bank Guarantee - May Lose Value To unsubscribe from iShares emails or to adjust your email preferences, please visit the Subscription Preferences page. # iShares 400 Howard Street San Francisco, CA 94105