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Final capital gains distributions based on NAV and shares outstanding as of the business day prior to the noted Ex-Date.
| Fund Name | Short Term Gain Distribution ($/share) | Long Term Gain Distribution ($/share) | Total Distribution ($/share) | Total Distribution (% of NAV) | Ex-Date | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Convertible Bond ETF (ICVT) | 0.318201 | 0.149852 | 0.468053 | 0.83% | 12/3/2018 | 12/7/2018 |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF (LQDH) | - | 1.553803 | 1.553803 | 1.65% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Interest Rate Hedged Long-Term Corporate Bond ETF (IGBH) | - | 0.44896 | 0.448960 | 1.79% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (HEFA) | 0.167676 | 0.144045 | 0.311721 | 1.09% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF (DEFA) | 0.230157 | 0.35091 | 0.581067 | 2.12% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF (HSCZ) | 0.369648 | 0.494959 | 0.864607 | 2.99% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Adaptive Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF (DEZU) | 0.06205 | 0.39843 | 0.460480 | 1.74% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI South Korea ETF (HEWY) | 0.427207 | 0.625837 | 1.053044 | 3.95% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Switzerland ETF (HEWL) | 0.43425 | 0.518505 | 0.952755 | 3.55% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada ETF (HEWC) | 0.245295 | 0.385745 | 0.631040 | 2.49% | 12/4/2018 | 12/10/2018 |
| iShares Russell 2500 ETF (SMMD) | 0.35243 | 0.011154 | 0.363584 | 0.90% | 12/17/2018 | 12/21/2018 |
| iShares U.S. Dividend and Buyback ETF (DIVB) | 0.043426 | 0.000186 | 0.043612 | 0.18% | 12/17/2018 | 12/21/2018 |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Innovative Healthcare ETF (IEIH) | 0.144995 | - | 0.144995 | 0.59% | 12/17/2018 | 12/21/2018 |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Consumer Staples ETF (IECS) | 0.056567 | - | 0.056567 | 0.23% | 12/17/2018 | 12/21/2018 |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Media and Entertainment ETF (IEME) | 0.1337 | - | 0.133700 | 0.54% | 12/17/2018 | 12/21/2018 |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF (CNYA) | - | 0.703634 | 0.703634 | 2.89% | 12/18/2018 | 12/24/2018 |
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This material represents an estimate of the distribution per share as of 11/08/2018. This estimate does not take into account any possible tax reclassifications, nor does this estimate contemplate changes in income or shares outstanding that may occur prior to record date. This estimate is for informational purposes only. Please consult your tax professional or financial advisor for more information regarding your tax situation.
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