CORRECTING and REPLACING BlackRock Expands Suite of Emerging Markets ETFs with Launch of iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF

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BLACKROCK EXPANDS SUITE OF EMERGING MARKETS ETFS WITH LAUNCH OF ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS HORIZON ETF

Targets emerging markets countries outside of BRICs

Helps investors customize their emerging markets stock allocation

BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) has expanded its suite of emerging markets ETFs with the launch tomorrow of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF (EMHZ). The new fund provides exposure to large- and mid-cap stocks in the smallest emerging markets countries such as Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. EMHZ joins over 40 iShares Emerging Markets ETFs that offer broad to precise exposures, from the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) to the iShares MSCI Colombia Capped ETF (ICOL).

As investors wade back into emerging markets, many are taking a two-pronged approach -- investing in a broad emerging markets fund and then adding selective exposures in single and/or smaller regional emerging markets countries to capture growth potential and further diversification. In Q3 2014, investors allocated $9.4 billion to emerging markets equities. Just over half of the emerging markets flows were invested into more selective exposures, indicating that investors are differentiating across regions.

Patrick Dunne, Head of iShares Global Markets and Investments at BlackRock, said, “Many investors realize they need exposure beyond BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and other large countries like South Korea, Taiwan and South Africa that dominate broad emerging markets funds. The new iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF offers single trade access to 16 of the smallest emerging markets countries to help investors who want precise emerging markets exposure and portfolio diversification.”

The MSCI EM Horizon Index – which is part of the Emerging Markets family of indexes – is designed to reflect the performance of a selection of the smallest emerging markets countries by targeting the smallest 25% of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index by market capitalization and then excluding Brazil, China, India and Russia. The top ten countries in the index include: Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, Poland, Chile, Colombia, Philippines, and Greece.

About BlackRock

BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide. At September 30, 2014, BlackRock’s AUM was $4.525 trillion. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a range of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, as of September 30, 2014, the firm had approximately 12,100 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East and Africa. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.blackrock.com | Twitter: @blackrock_news | Blog: www.blackrockblog.com | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

About iShares

iShares is a 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.

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 and, 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 the iShares Funds will result in brokerage commissions and will generate tax consequences. iShares Funds are obliged to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders. Shares of the iShares Funds may be sold throughout the day on the exchange through any brokerage account. However, shares may only be redeemed directly from a Fund by Authorized Participants, in very large creation/redemption units. There can be no assurance that an active trading market for shares of an ETF will develop or be maintained. Diversification may not protect against market risk or loss of principal.

International investing involves risks, including risks related to foreign currency, limited liquidity, less government regulation and the possibility of substantial volatility due to adverse political, economic or other developments. These risks often are heightened for investments in emerging/developing markets and in concentrations of single countries.

This ETF participates in BATS Global Market's Competitive Liquidity Provider ("CLP") Program. Participation in the BATS CLP Program may have potential impacts on the price and liquidity of the security. Learn more at: http://www.ishares.com/us/products/liquidity-incentive-programs.

The Funds are distributed by BlackRock Investments, LLC (together with its affiliates, “BlackRock”).

iShares Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by MSCI Inc., nor does this company make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Funds. BlackRock is not affiliated with MSCI Inc.

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Contacts:

BlackRock, Inc.
Christine Hudacko, 415-670-2687
Christine.Hudacko@blackrock.com
Melissa Garville, 212-810-5528
Melissa.Garville@blackrock.com

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