iShares Asia Trust - iShares MSCI Asia APEX 50 Index ETF reported unaudited earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2013. For the period, total net loss was HKD 6,507,501 against total net income of HKD 21,099,741 a year ago. Operating loss was HKD 6,800,891 against operating profit of HKD 20,106,534 a year ago.

Loss before taxation was HKD 6,800,891 against profit before taxation of HKD 20,106,516 a year ago. Total comprehensive loss was HKD 6,948,995 against total comprehensive income of HKD 19,637,435 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was HKD 84,623 against net cash generated from operating activities of HKD 1,190,084 a year ago.

Net asset value per unit as at June 30, 2013 was HKD 37.71.