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The ETFS Silver Trust, ETFS Gold Trust, ETFS Platinum Trust and ETFS Palladium Trust are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act. Shares of the Trusts are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds. This Material must be accompanied or proceed by the prospectus. These investments are not suitable for all investors.
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ETF Securities, a world leader in commodity ETFs
ETF Securities is an issuer of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) specializing in commodities. ETF Securities is one of Europe’s largest ETF providers and currently manages over $16 billion as of 01/04/09. ETF Securities is the first European-based ETF company to establish a presence in the U.S. market and offer similar innovative products, expertise and education to clients in commodities.
About Us
ETF Securities is the innovator and leader in the issuance of Exchange Traded Commodity products. ETF Securities is one of Europe’s largest ETF providers. The management of ETF Securities created the world's first physical Gold ETF in 2003 - Gold Bullion Securities, in Australia and London. In 2005, ETF Securities created the world's first Oil ETF and then in 2006, ETF Securities created the world's first exchange traded commodity platform on the London Stock Exchange, making available 19 commodities and 10 indices. In 2007, ETF Securities created the world's first physically backed precious metals platform, making available platinum and palladium for the first time ever. ETF Securities has most recently launched the largest platform of thematic sector ETFs in Europe providing exposure to European firsts such as Coal, Steel, Shipping and Nuclear Power.
Global Partners
ETF Securities has worked with the following organisations to develop a market leading franchise:
HSBC N.A. - HSBC is one of the world's leading custodians for precious metals and precious metal products.
JP Morgan – JP Morgan is one of the world's leading custodians for precious metals and precious metal products.
Bank of New York Mellon – BNYM is one of the leading Trust administrators for precious metal products in the United States.
World Gold Council - The World Gold Council is an organization formed and funded by the world's leading gold mining companies with the aim of stimulating and maximizing the demand for, and holding of, gold by consumers, investors, industry, and the official sector.
Royal Dutch Shell - The Royal Dutch/Shell Group is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies, operating in more than 140 countries and territories.
History
| 2003 |
Listed world's first physical gold ETF. |
| 2005 |
Listed world's first oil ETF. |
| 2006 |
Listed world's first entire exchange traded commodity platform (ETC). |
| 2007 |
Listed world's first physical precious metals platform. |
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Listed world's first Forward ETC platform, providing investors the ability to invest further out the commodity futures curves. |
| 2008 |
Listed world's first 1x Short and 2x Leveraged ETC platform. |
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Announced world's first Shariah compliant precious metal ETC platform. |
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Listed on 5 major European Exchanges: London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse, Euronext Paris and Amsterdam, Borsa Italiana. |
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Completes acquisition of Gold Bullion Securities products on London and Australian Securities Exchanges. |
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Listed the world's first Carbon ETC. |
| 2009 |
Listed five physical precious metals ETCs on the Australian Securities Exchange. |
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ETF Securities breaks into US ETF market and establishes New York office |
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ETF Securities lists first physically backed product on NYSE Arca: ETFS Physical Silver Shares - SIVR |
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ETF Securities lists ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares on NYSE ARCA (SGOL) |
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ETF Securities lists Europe’s most complete platform of ETFs tracking 2x Short and 2x Leveraged Equity Indices. |
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ETF Securities lists world’s largest Exchange Traded Currency platform. |
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ETF Securities listed the world’s first *Third Generation ETF platform. |
| 2010 |
ETF Securities lists 1st physically backed Platinum and Palladium ETF on NYSE Arca: ETFS Physical Platinum Shares – PLAT and ETFS Physical Palladium Shares PALL. |
Awards
Awarded ‘Best Currency ETF Management Company 2009’ as voted by the readers of ETF Express.
Awarded ‘Most Innovative ETF Provider 2009’ as voted by the readers of ETF Express.
Awarded ‘Most Innovative ETP Provider 2009’ as voted by the readers of ETF Express.
Awarded ‘Best Commodity ETF Management Company - highly commended 2009’ as voted by the readers of ETF Express.
Awarded 'Most Innovative ETF 2005 - OILB' as voted by the readers of www.exchangetradedfunds.com
Awarded 'Most Innovative Product 2006 & 2007' as voted by the editors of Investors Chronicle (UK)
Awarded 'Most Innovative ETF Hybrid Product Award for Europe 2006',2007' and 2008’ as voted by the readers of www.exchangetradedfunds.com
Awarded 'Best ETF Provider – Commodities 2009’ as voted by the readers of Portfolio Institutionell/International magazine in Germany.
Management
Graham Tuckwell - Chairman
 Graham Tuckwell is the founder and chairman of the ETF Securities group of companies. He is also the founder and chairman of Gold Bullion Securities Limited in the Channel Island of Jersey and Australia, which companies obtained the world's first listings of a commodity on a stock exchange. Previously, Graham was the founder and managing director of Investor Resources Limited, a boutique corporate advisory firm, which specialized in providing financial, technical and strategic advice to the resources industry. Prior to establishing Gold Bullion Securities Limited and Investor Resources Limited, he was Head of Mining Asia/Pacific at Salomon Brothers, Group Executive Director at Normandy Mining responsible for Strategy and Acquisitions and Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at Credit Suisse First Boston in Australia. Graham holds a Bachelor of Economics (Honours) and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Australian National University. He is also a registered Representative of ALPS Distributors Inc.
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*Third Generation ETFs
Third generation ETFs meet investor demands for increased levels of transparency, liquidity and counterparty risk management. Third Generation ETFs provide diversified index replication across a consortium of the strongest financial players and concentrate liquidity within a single platform.
ETFS Physical Silver Shares are issued by the ETFS Silver Trust. ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares are issued by the ETFS Gold Trust. ETFS Physical Platinum Shares are issued by the ETFS Platinum Trust. ETFS Physical Palladium Shares are issued by the ETFS Palladium Trust.
ETFs = Exchange Traded Funds
Important Risks
The value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the precious metal held by the Trusts and fluctuations in the price could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Several factors may affect the price of precious metals, including:
A change in economic conditions, such as a recession, can adversely affect the price of the precious metal held by the Trusts. Some metals are used in a wide range of industrial applications, and an economic downturn could have a negative impact on its demand and, consequently, its price and the price of the Shares;
Investors' expectations with respect to the rate of inflation;
Currency exchange rates;
Interest rates;
Investment and trading activities of hedge funds and commodity funds; and
Global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations. Should there be an increase in the level of hedge activity of the precious metal held by the Trusts or producing companies, it could cause a decline in world precious metal prices, adversely affecting the price of the Shares.
Also, should the speculative community take a negative view towards the precious metal held by the Trusts, it could cause a decline in prices, negatively impacting the price of the Shares.
There is a risk that part or all of the Trusts' physical precious metal could be lost, damaged or stolen. Failure by the Custodian or Sub-Custodian to exercise due care in the safekeeping of the precious metal held by the Trusts could result in a loss to the Trusts. Since there is no limit on the amount of platinum and palladium that the Trust may acquire, the Trust, as it grows, may have an impact on the supply and demand of platinum and palladium.
The Trusts have limited operating history.
Commodities generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors. Trusts focusing on a single commodity generally experience greater volatility.
Please refer to the prospectus for complete information regarding all risks associated with the Trusts.
Shares in the Trusts are not FDIC insured and may lose value and have no bank guarantee.
Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market (i.e., not directly from Trusts). Only market makers or "authorized participants" may trade directly with the Trusts, typically in blocks of 50k to 100k shares.
Carefully consider each Trusts' investment objectives, risk factors, and fees and expenses before investing.
ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the marketing agent for ETFS Silver Trust, ETFS Gold Trust, ETFS Platinum Trust and ETFS Palladium Trust.
For further discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Trusts please read the prospectus.
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