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Dear Barclays Global Investors Funds Shareholder,

Barclays Global Fund Advisors, the adviser to the Barclays Global Investors Funds is being acquired by BlackRock, Inc. By now, you should have received an email regarding an important shareholder meeting of the Barclays Global Investors Funds in connection with such transaction. According to our records, we have not yet received your vote on the proposals presented for shareholder approval.

The Board of Trustees of Barclays Global Investors Funds unanimously recommends that shareholders vote “FOR” all proposals.

PLEASE VOTE TODAY to avoid future proxy correspondence and to ensure that your Barclays Global Investors Fund receives enough votes to act on the proposals.

We’ve provided three easy ways to cast your vote:

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