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Before investing in an iShares fund, you should carefully consider the appropriateness of such products to your circumstances, read the applicable Australian prospectus and consult an investment adviser.

This information has been prepared by BlackRock Asset Management Australia Limited ABN 33 001 804 566, AFSL 225 398. BlackRock Asset Management Australia Limited is the local agent and intermediary for iShares (iShares, Inc. ARBN 125 632 279 formed in Maryland, USA; iShares Trust ARBN 125 632 411 organised in Delaware, USA. The liability of shareholders is limited.)

This information relates to certain iShares funds quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX"). ASX takes no responsibility for the content in this website or any decision to invest in the funds. The admission by ASX of iShares is not an endorsement by ASX of iShares or the quoted shares in an iShares fund. Trades on ASX in the shares of an iShares fund are settled using CHESS Depositary Interests (or "CDIs").

BlackRock Fund Advisors serves as an adviser to the iShares funds that are registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. BlackRock Fund Advisors is a subsidiary of BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. BlackRock Asset Management Australia Limited and BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc.

An investment in an iShares fund involves investing in international markets. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments may involve the risk of losing all or part of any capital from unfavourable fluctuations in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from economic or political instability in other nations. An investment in emerging markets and single countries may also involve heightened other risks such as increased volatility and the possibility of lower trading volume.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Shares of an iShares fund trade on an exchange at market price (not net asset value ("NAV")). Shares may only be redeemed directly from an iShares fund by persons or entities in the United States called 'Authorised Participants' in very large creation/redemption units.

Transaction costs are incurred when buying or selling shares of an iShares fund on ASX, and brokerage commissions if such trades are done through a broker.

The performance of an iShares fund is not guaranteed by any foreign or Australian regulatory or depositary institution, or any BlackRock entity.

This information is general in nature. You should seek independent professional legal, financial, taxation, and/or other professional advice before making an investment decision regarding the iShares funds.

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More information on the iShares product range can be obtained by visiting www.ishares.com.au or through an investment adviser.