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Risks
An investment in an iShares fund involves investing in international markets. In addition to the normal risks associated with investing, international investments 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 an emerging markets also involve heightened other risks such as increased volatility and the possibility of lower trading volume.

Payment of dividends is not guaranteed. Unfavourable fluctuations in exchange rates may impact the value of any dividends payable.

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

About iShares
Barclays Global Investors Australia Limited ABN 33 001 804 566, AFSL 225 398 ("BGIA") is the local agent and intermediary for iShares (iShares, Inc. ARBN 125632 279, iShares Trust ARBN 125 632 411).

Barclays Global Fund Advisors ("BGFA") serves as an advisor to the iShares funds that are registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Company Act of 1940. BGFA is a subsidiary of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. ("BGINA"). BGIA and BGINA are majority-owned subsidiaries of Barclays Bank PLC.

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