EPU

EPU offers adequate exposure to broad Peru equities, given the constraints as an emerging market and its diversification needs. The index targets a minimum of 25 securities and 20 issuers classified in Peru according to MSCIs country classification, together with companies headquartered or listed in Peru and have significant economic exposure to the country in terms of assets, revenues, or employee base. The fund holds a portfolio that meets the IRS's diversification requirements by applying the MSCI 25/50 weight capping methodology for Peruvian firms. Securities considered to be an affiliated firm are capped at 22.5%, with the aggregate of those with a weight greater than 4.5% capped at 45% weight of the portfolio. The portfolio will hold stocks of all capitalizations. A representative sampling indexing strategy and derivatives are used to manage the fund. The index is rebalanced quarterly. Prior to April 10, 2023, the fund traded under the name iShares MSCI Peru ETF.