iShares MDAX® UCITS ETF (DE)Index, costs, backtest, listings and taxation

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The Unit Class iShares MDAX® UCITS ETF (DE) EUR (Dist) (the “Unit Class”) is a unit class of the iShares MDAX® UCITS ETF (DE) (the “Fund”) which is a passively managed exchange traded fund (ETF) that aims to track the performance of the MDAX® (Performance Index) as closely as possible. In this regard, it aims to replicate the benchmark (Index). The Index measures the performance of 50 medium-sized German companies from all industries, as well as foreign companies operating primarily in Germany. These companies are listed on the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and come in behind the 40 DAX® stocks in terms of free float market capitalisation and exchange turnover. The components are weighted by free float market capitalisation with a cap at 10%. Free float market capitalisation is the market value of a company's readily available outstanding shares. The Index composition is reviewed annually and rebalanced quarterly, along with extraordinary reviews as needed. The Fund mostly invests in equities in order to achieve the investment objective. The proportion of assets in the Fund which matches the weighting of the Index (duplication percentage) is at least 95% of the Fund's assets. It is not the Investment Manager’s intention to leverage the Fund. However, the Fund may generate minimal amounts of leverage from time to time, for example, if using financial derivative instruments (FDIs) for efficient portfolio management purposes. The price of equity securities fluctuates daily and may be influenced by factors affecting the performance of the individual companies issuing the equities, as well as by daily stock market movements, and broader economic and political developments which in turn may affect the value of the investment. The relationship between the return on the investment, how it is impacted and the period for which you hold the investment is considered below (see “How long should I hold it and can I take my money out early?”).

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The depositary of the Fund is State Street Bank International GmbH. Further information about the Fund can be obtained from the latest annual report and half-yearly reports of the Fund. These documents are available free of charge in German, English and certain other languages. These can be found, along with other (practical) information, including prices of units, by emailing info@iShares.de or from www.ishares.com or by calling +49 (0) 89 42729 5858. This Unit Class is distributing. Income from the Unit Class’ investments will be paid out at least once a year as a dividend. The Unit Class is denominated in Euro. The units are listed on one or more Stock Exchange(s). Investors can buy or sell their units daily during business hours through an intermediary on such Stock Exchange(s). The value of the units is related to the value of the underlying assets of the Fund, less costs (see “What are the costs?” below). The prevailing market price at which the units trade on the secondary market may deviate from the value of the units. Indicative net asset value is published on relevant stock exchanges websites.

Intended retail investor:This Fund is intended for retail investors with basic knowledge and experience, with the ability to bear losses up to the amount invested in the Fund. This Fund is suitable for medium to long term investment, though the Fund may also be suitable for shorter term exposure to the Index (see “How long should I hold it and can I take my money out early?”).

Insurance benefits:The Fund does not offer any insurance benefits.

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