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About ETF Securities
ETF Securities Ltd is a leading promoter and issuer of ETF Securities exchange traded products (ETPs), specializing in commodities, with global assets under management of over USD $16 billion as of 01/04/09.
 ETF Securities Ltd is independently owned and has the largest European exchange traded commodity product platform. The chairman of ETF Securities Ltd, Graham Tuckwell, developed the world’s first Gold ETF in Australia and London in 2003. ETF Securities Ltd also launched the world's first Oil exchange traded commodity in 2005 followed by an entire platform of exchange traded commodities which were listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2006. He is also a registered representative of ALPS Distributors Inc.
ETF Securities is the first European exchange traded commodity provider to enter the US ETP market. ETF Securities goal is to establish itself as the leading commodity ETP provider in the United States.
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ETFS Physical Platinum and Palladium Shares Starts Trading on NYSE ARCA:
- ETFS Physical Platinum Shares (Ticker: PPLT)
- ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (Ticker: PALL)
1st Platinum and Palladium ETF listed in US market to be backed by physical platinum and palladium, located in London and Zurich.
ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares Starts Trading on NYSE ARCA: SGOL on the 09/09/2009
1st Gold ETF listed in US market to be backed by physical gold, located in Switzerland.
ETFS Physical Swiss Gold (traded on NYSE ARCA under ticker symbol SGOL)is backed by physical gold.
ETFS Physical Silver Shares Started Trading on NYSE ARCA: SIVR on the 7/24/2009
Expense ratio of 0.30% per annum until July 24, 2010, capped at 0.45% per annum thereafter. Ordinary brokerage fees do apply.
ETFS Physical Silver Shares backed by physical silver.
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.
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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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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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