Cyber security. ETFS ISE Cyber Security GO UCITS ETF. Investing in a safer digital future

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1 Cyber security Investing in a safer digital future

2 About the index The ISE Cyber Security UCITS Index Net Total Return utilises a rules-based investment methodology to select a diverse group of companies actively involved in the cyber security industry. Companies are either classified as cyber security infrastructure providers or cyber security service providers. The index follows a modified equal weight portfolio weighting scheme and rebalances on a quarterly basis. For more information on the index, please visit Index Performance Past 5 Years Indices Return in USD 1 year 3 years 5 years Volatility ISE Cyber Security UCITS* 34% 75% 125% 22% 0.77 STOXX Europe 600 Technology -8% 41% 65% 21% 0.46 MSCI AC World -6% 33% 62% 14% 0.68 TechDax 17% 91% 103% 21% 0.68 S&P Global 1200 Information Technology 0% 40% 96% 14% 0.96 Source: Bloomberg; all in USD; as of 31 August 2015 Sharpe Ratio All returns, correlations and volatilities are based on data in USD. Dates are from 31 August 2010 to 31 August 2015, unless otherwise stated. Sharpe ratios are based on 5 year annualised returns, 5 year annualised volatility and a risk free rate of 1%. *For the period prior to 01 September 2015, the data shown is derived from the published index values which are based on simulated back-tested data. Simulated past performance data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual or future performance. Historical performance is not an indication of or a guide to future performance. 5 year cumulative return August August 2015 ISE Cyber Security UCITS* MSCI AC World S&P Global 1200 Information Technology TechDax STOXX Europe 600 technology Source: Bloomberg; all in USD; as of 31 August 2015 All returns, correlations and volatilities are based on data in USD. Dates are from 31 August 2010 to 31 August 2015, unless otherwise stated. Sharpe ratios are based on 5 year annualised returns, 5 year annualised volatility and a risk free rate of 1%. *For the period prior to 01 September 2015, the data shown is derived from the published index values which are based on simulated back-tested data. Simulated past performance data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual or future performance. Historical performance is not an indication of or a guide to future performance.

3 Cyber security Cyber security has become a crucial issue in the 21st century. Cyber attacks threaten governments, companies and individuals with financial, reputational and social damages every minute of every day. Cyber threat vulnerability is only increasing as more data, systems and people connect digitally. A unique group of cyber security companies defend the world against cyber attacks. Their products and services are in high demand as cyber security spending by governments and corporations increases. For investors, these cyber security companies may offer a growth oriented investment opportunity. ETF Securities, together with International Securities Exchange, LLC, an accomplished provider of investment based indices, are pleased to provide investors with an intelligently designed, efficient and convenient way to invest in leading cyber security companies around the world. Key features Convenient access to globally diversified basket of cyber security focused companies. Professionally selected portfolio via a rules based index methodology. Diversified across sub-industry, country and market capitalization. Focussed on cyber security sector and differentiated from broad-based technology indices. Rebalance of the fund each quarter provides responsiveness to new cyber security companies and maintains fund diversification. Potential for reduced volatility versus investing in individual cyber security stocks. Low cost and liquid investment vehicle.

4 Investment opportunities Event driven capital appreciation High profile cyber attacks have the potential to cause increased short term trading volume and share price appreciation of companies focused on cyber security. ETFS ISE Cyber Security GO UCITS ETF may be an effective trading vehicle for investors seeking to efficiently access cyber security stocks when high profile attacks take place. Long term capital appreciation The cyber security industry is expected to experience long term growth due to the increased demand for cyber security hardware, software and services. Driving that demand is the strong growth of reported cyber attacks. Since 2009, cyber attacks have increased at an annual compounded growth rate of over 66%.* ETFS ISE Cyber Security GO UCITS ETF may act as an effective allocation to the growth portion of an investment portfolio. Diversification of existing technology investments The majority of cyber security companies held by ETFS ISE Cyber Security GO UCITS ETF are not held by broad based technology funds. ETFS ISE Cyber Security GO UCITS ETF may help investors in broad based technology funds increase overall portfolio diversification. In addition, investors in individual cyber security stocks may increase their portfolio diversification and decrease their company specific business risks by using to compliment their holdings. Mergers and acquisitions potential Diversified technology and defence companies have begun to take an increased interest in offering cyber security products and services. Often, it can be difficult to organically develop new offerings and thus some firms prefer to acquire existing companies and technologies. This growing interest may benefit leading cyber security companies and solutions. *Source: PwC September 2014 From $106 to $170 Billion Cyber security industry growth over next 5 years Source: marketsandmarkets.com, Cyber Security Market By Solution - Global Forecast to 2020 Long term growth potential Since 2009, reported cyber security incidents have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 66%. Cyber security companies may benefit from increased incidents as this may generate further demand for hardware, software and services. Detected cyber security incidents (In Millions) Source: PwC September Estimated cost of cyber crime to $400 the global economy each year. Billion Source: PwC September 2014 Portfolio breakdown 7.8% 8.1% 34% 6.8% 16.7% 4.6% 4.6%3.6% 10.1% 11.2% 11% 4% 3.7% 1.2% 51% 56.9% 64.6% Small Cap (<$2 Billion) Mid Cap ($2 Billion - $10 Billion) Large Cap (>$10 Billion) Mega Cap (>$100 Billion) Systems software Communications equipment Internet software and services IT consulting and other services Application software Aerospace and defense United States Israel Japan Netherlands United Kingdom South Korea Canada Source: Bloomberg; Data as of 1 September 2015 Increased attacks Product Information Fund Name Benchmark ISE Cyber Security UCITS Net Total Return Index (HURNTR Index) London Stock Exchange - USPY (USD), ISPY (GBP) Listings & Tickers Deutsche Börse - USPY (EUR) ISIN IE00BYPLS672 UCITS Compliant Yes Domicile Ireland TER (%) 0.75 Base Currency USD Replication Physical Full Replication Distribution Accumulating Issuer GO UCITS ETF Solutions Plc Investment Manager GO ETF Solutions LLP Custodian Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company (Ireland) Limited Stock Lending No UK Reporting Fund Status Yes Top 10 holdings Company Ticker Weight FFRI Inc % Sophos Group PLC SOPH 4.6% Trend Micro Inc % Fortinet Inc FTNT 4.1% Check Point Software Technologies Ltd CHKP 4.0% Juniper Networks Inc JNPR 4.0% Cisco Systems Inc CSCO 3.8% Palo Alto Networks Inc PANW 3.7% KEYW Holding Corp KEYW 3.7% Radware Ltd RDWR 3.6% Subtotal 41.7% Source: Bloomberg; Data as of 1 September 2015

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