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ETF Securities Launch First ETFs to Provide Access to Zacks’ Earnings Analysis

ETF Securities, one of the world's leading, independent providers of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) has launched two new exchange traded funds (ETFs) based on Zacks proprietary earnings investment strategies covering US equities. The new ETFs are ETFS Zacks Earnings Large-Cap U.S. Index Fund (ZLRG) and ETFS Zacks Earnings Small-Cap U.S. Index Fund (ZSML). Both products are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

ETF Securities and Zacks developed the new ETFs to capture Zacks’ proprietary investment ranking strategy based on earnings estimate revisions and earnings quality, which have been shown to greatly impact stock prices. While offering the potential for enhanced returns, key steps have been taken to help mitigate risk. These steps include high liquidity and capacity screens, and a focus on high diversification across sectors and stocks. The combination of the investment strategies with the risk management overlay aims to deliver more consistent total returns at a lower cost.

The two new products will expand the investment options currently offered to the growing ETF Securities customer base in the United States. An innovative pioneer in specialist investments, ETF Securities developed the world’s first gold exchange traded commodity1 and has built its reputation in the US around a core offering of precious metal products. Using that pioneering spirit, industry expertise and by working with best in class third parties, ETF Securities has positioned itself as a leading specialist multi-asset provider and is now bringing this unique know-how to the US investor base.

Mike McGlone, Director of Research at ETF Securities US, commented:

“We are delighted to be the first ETF provider to bring to market what Zacks is known for: expertise in earnings analysis. Investors can now access Zacks’ unique proprietary strategies in a simple and transparent manner. Developing these solutions with Zacks has been a privilege, and we were impressed by their ability to incorporate their models into indices that provide a high level of transparency, liquidity and diversification.”

Mitch Zacks, Director of Quantitative Modeling, Zacks Investment Research:

“Zacks is excited to leverage our years of investment research and quantitative modeling experience to create these new indexes that harnesses the power of the Zacks Earnings model – a concept we originated over 20 years ago. We look forward to working with ETF Securities to provide a greater number of investors with exposure to the Zacks Rank Earnings strategy which we believe has the ability to identify companies positioned to potentially outperform.”

For more information on the products, please click here

Product information

Security

Exchange

Base currency

ISINBloombergTotal Expense Ratio

ETFS Zacks Earnings Large-
Cap U.S. Index Fund

NYSE

USD

US26923J1079

ZLRG

0.66%

ETFS Zacks Earnings Small-
Cap U.S. Index Fund

NYSE

USD

US26923J2069

ZSML

0.66%

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About ETF Securities

ETF Securities is one of the world’s leading providers of exchange-traded investment products and a pioneer in exchange-traded commodities. We are dedicated to developing liquid, transparent investment solutions that can be traded on world stock exchanges. The company has a strong history of product innovation and this remains a key tenet of our guiding philosophy. Our management team listed the world’s first gold exchange-traded commodity in 20031, and many other market-leading investment solutions have since followed. Today ETF Securities offers what we believe to be the world’s most comprehensive range of exchange-traded commodities.

To learn more about ETF Securities go to: www.etfsecurities.com

About Zacks

Zacks Index Services, a division of Zacks Investment Management (ZIM), creates and manages quantitative investment models that are used in financial products available to investors worldwide. Zacks Index Services manages the underlying indices behind Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and also is the sub-advisor on several unit investment trust and structured note strategies.

Zacks Investment Management, a wealth management boutique, is a leading expert on earnings and using earnings estimates in the investment process. ZIM is a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent company, Zacks Investment Research, one of the largest providers of independent research in the U.S.

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Important Information

Mike McGlone is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors Inc.

Mitch Zacks is not affiliated with either ETF Securities or ALPS Distributors Inc.

The ETFS Zacks Earnings Large-Cap U.S. Index Fund seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Zacks Earnings Large-Cap U.S. Index.

The ETFS Zacks Earnings Small-Cap U.S. Index Fund seeks to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the Zacks Earnings Small-Cap U.S. Index.

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETFs carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, call 1-212-918-4954 or 844-ETFS-Buy (844-383-7289) or visit www.etfsecurities.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Fund Risk There are risks associated with investing including possible loss of principal. The prices of the securities in which the Funds invest may decline for a number of reasons, including in response to economic developments and perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The Funds do not attempt to outperform an Index or take defensive positions in declining markets. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There can be no assurance that the Funds’ investment objectives will be achieved. Please read the Funds’ prospectus for specific details regarding the Funds’ risk profile.

The Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (“Licensor”). Licensor makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Funds particularly or the ability of the Zacks Earnings Small Cap U.S. Index (“Index”) or Zacks Earnings Large Cap U.S. Index (“Index”) to track general market performance. Licensor’s only relationship to ETF Securities Limited (“Licensee”) is the licensing of both Indexes that is determined, composed and calculated by Licensor without regard to the Licensee or the Fund. Licensor has no obligation to take the needs of the Licensee or the owners of the Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating either Index. Licensor shall not be liable to any person for any error in either Index nor shall it be under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

The ETFs are new products with a limited operating history. Indices are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.

Alpha is the potential excess return of a strategy relative to the return of a market-cap weighted benchmark.

Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market (i.e., not directly from the Trust). Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the funds, typically in blocks of 50 thousand to 100 thousand shares.

ALPS is not affiliated with ETF Securities or with Zacks Investment Research.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the distributor for the ETFS Trust.

1 ETF Securities listed the world’s first gold exchange-traded commodity in 2003

Contacts:

Ketchum PR:
Eric Kim, +1 646 935 4179
Eric.Kim@Ketchum.com
or
ETF Securities Press Office:
+44 20 7448 4330
press@etfsecurities.com
or
Zacks Press Office:
Jamie Adams, +1 312 265 9281
Managing Director, Index Services
jamadams@zacks.com
or
Terry Ruffolo, +1 312 265 9213
Director Media Relations
truffolo@zacks.com

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