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1. Sources: BlackRock, Strategic Insight Sim, ICI. ETF AUM as of 1/31/16; MF AUM as of 4/30/2016; ETF growth as of 12/31/2015.

2. Source: Morningstar, as of 12/31/15. Comparison is between the average Prospectus Net Expense Ratio for the iShares Core Series ETFs (0.11%) and the average Prospectus Net Expense Ratio of active open-end mutual funds (1.24%) available in the U.S. (excluding municipal bond and money market funds) on 12/31/2015.

Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds’ prospectuses or, if available, the summary prospectuses which may be obtained by visiting www.iShares.com or www.blackrock.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.

Transactions in shares of ETFs will result in brokerage commissions and will generate tax consequences. All regulated investment companies are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders. Certain traditional mutual funds can also be tax efficient.

The iShares Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”). iSHARES and BLACKROCK are registered trademarks of BlackRock. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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