IMPORTANT: Investment involves risk, including the loss of principal. Investors are advised to consider their own investment objectives and circumstances in determining the suitability of an investment in the iShares MSCI Emerging Asia Index ETF (the “Index Fund”). Investors should refer to the Index Fund prospectus for further details, including the product features and risk factors. Investors should not only base on this marketing material alone to make investment decisions. Investors should note:
• The Index Fund aims to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of its underlying index. The index relates to the Asia ex-Japan regional equity markets and/or Asian emerging markets.
• Generally, investments in emerging markets are subject to a greater risk of loss than investments in a developed market due to greater political, economic, foreign exchange, liquidity and regulatory risks, etc.
•The Manager may at its discretion pay dividends out of the capital of the Index Fund. Payment of dividends out of capital amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an investor’s original investment or from any capital gains attributable to that original investment. Any distributions involving payment of dividends out of the Index Fund’s capital may result in an immediate reduction of the Net Asset Value per Unit.
• The units of the Index Fund are traded on the SEHK. Their prices on the SEHK are subject to market forces and may trade at a substantial premium/discount to the NAV.
• The Fund may use derivatives for hedging and for investment purposes. However, usage for investment purposes will not be extensive. The Fund may suffer losses from its derivatives usage.