The following chart shows the estimated annual reinvested distributions per unit for each of the iShares funds. Unitholders of record on December 28, 2012 for the fund listed in the chart below will receive reinvested distributions payable on January 7, 2013.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Reinvested Distribution Percent of Per Unit to December 14, Fund Dec 15, 2012 2012 NAV perFund Name Ticker ($) unit----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index Fund CDZ 0.71724 3.23% --------------------------------------- CDZ.A 0.34215 1.55%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares S&P US Dividend Growers Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) CUD 0.58039 2.52% --------------------------------------- CUD.A 0.26698 1.16%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Global Monthly Advantaged Dividend Index Fund CYH 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CYH.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Canadian Financial Monthly Income Fund FIE 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- FIE.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco Fund CEW 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CEW.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Premium Money Market Fund CMR 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CMR.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Advantaged Canadian Bond Index Fund CAB 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CAB.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Advantaged U.S. High Yield Bond Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) CHB 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CHB.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Advantaged Short Duration High Income Fund CSD 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CSD.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Advantaged Short Duration High Income Fund (USD Units) CSD.U(1) 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CSD.V(1) 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Advantaged Convertible Bond Index Fund CVD 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CVD.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Government Bond Index Fund CLF 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CLF.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Government Bond Index Fund CLG 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CLG.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares 1-5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index Fund CBO 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CBO.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares 1-10 Year Laddered Corporate Bond Index Fund CBH 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CBH.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares S&P/TSX Canadian Preferred Share Index Fund CPD 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CPD.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Balanced Income CorePortfolio™ Fund CBD 0.14454 0.73% --------------------------------------- CBD.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Balanced Growth CorePortfolio™ Fund CBN 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CBN.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Canadian Fundamental Index Fund CRQ 0.10570 0.90% --------------------------------------- CRQ.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares US Fundamental Index Fund CLU 0.56309 2.97% --------------------------------------- CLU.A 0.51436 2.73% --------------------------------------- CLU.C 0.04193 0.27% --------------------------------------- CLU.B 0.04880 0.31%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares International Fundamental Index Fund CIE 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CIE.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Japan Fundamental Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) CJP 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CJP.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares BRIC Index Fund CBQ 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CBQ.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Oil Sands Index Fund CLO 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CLO.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Global Real Estate Index Fund CGR 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CGR.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Global Infrastructure Index Fund CIF 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CIF.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares S&P/TSX Global Mining Index Fund CMW 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CMW.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares S&P Global Water Index Fund CWW 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CWW.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Broad Emerging Markets Fund CWO 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CWO.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Global Agriculture Index Fund COW 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- COW.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares China All-Cap Index Fund CHI 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CHI.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Managed Futures Index Fund CMF 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CMF.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Broad Commodity Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) CBR 0.00000 0.00% --------------------------------------- CBR.A 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Gold Bullion Fund (CAD- Hedged) CGL 0.37687 2.49%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Gold Bullion Fund (Non- Hedged) CGL.C 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Silver Bullion Fund (CAD- Hedged) SVR 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------iShares Silver Bullion Fund (Non- Hedged) SVR.C 0.00000 0.00%----------------------------------------------------------------------------(1) The estimated reinvested distribution per unit for CSD.U and CSD.V inU.S. Dollars.
Further information on iShares funds can be found at www.iShares.ca.
Possible changes to reinvested distribution per unit amounts
The amounts shown above could change if the iShares funds experience subscriptions or redemptions prior to the December 24, 2012 ex-dividend date. BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited will issue a final press release on December 21, 2012 which will provide the final amounts.
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About iShares® ETFs
The iShares business is the global product leader in exchange traded funds with over 600 funds globally across equities, fixed income and commodities, which trade on 20 exchanges worldwide. The iShares Funds are bought and sold like common stocks on securities exchanges. The iShares Funds are attractive to many individual and institutional investors and financial intermediaries because of their relative low cost, tax efficiency and trading flexibility. Investors can purchase and sell shares through any brokerage firm, financial advisor, or online broker, and hold the funds in any type of brokerage account. The iShares customer base consists of the institutional segment of pension plans and fund managers, as well as the retail segment of financial advisors and high net worth individuals.
iShares® Funds are managed by BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investing in iShares Funds. Please read the relevant prospectus before investing. The Funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Tax, investment and all other decisions should be made, as appropriate, only with guidance from a qualified professional.
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