MYG Nets Ftse Cnbc 300

CHICAGO, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI), the asset management arm of Northern Trust, (NASDAQ:NTRS) today announced the launch of the NETS(TM) FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index Fund, an exchange-traded fund based on the FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index. The fund, which commenced trading on the NYSE Arca Exchange today under the ticker symbol (NYSE:MYG) joins the NETS(TM) Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT ETF as an addition to the Specialty ETFs within the NETS product suite. NETS(TM), or Northern Exchange Traded Shares(TM), are designed to provide ETF-based exposure to important markets around the world using the world's best recognized benchmarks. The FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index comprises the 15 largest stocks by full market capitalization from each of the 18 Industry Classification Benchmark Supersectors (using FTSE All Cap Developed Index) as well as the 30 largest stocks from the emerging markets (using FTSE Emerging All Cap Index). Peter K. Ewing, head of NTGI's ETF business, said: "This launch is testament to Northern Trust's commitment to forging strong partnerships with the most influential and relevant members of the global financial world and to leveraging these partnerships for product innovation and excellence. Our new specialty fund MYG is the only product of its kind to offer investors access to the FTSE CNBC Global 300." Mark Hoffman, President of CNBC, said: "The FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index is an excellent way for CNBC to show broad market performance across a wide spectrum of sectors and companies in both developed and emerging markets. The Index also gives asset managers an opportunity to create new global financial products to provide to their investors." Jerry Moskowitz, President, FTSE Americas, said: "The FTSE CNBC Global 300 Index is constructed using FTSE's award-winning index design skills and transparent, rules-based methodology to provide a straightforward and a useful tool to analyse and understand global market performance and trends. We're pleased that Northern Trust has selected this index as the basis for their newest specialty ETF." The CNBC FTSE 300 is the seventeenth NETS(TM) ETF to launch to date. Other ETFs in the NETS(TM) ETFs family include: -- NETS(TM) AEX-index(R) Fund (The Netherlands) / Symbol: AEX -- NETS(TM) S&P/ASX 200 Index Fund (Australia) / Symbol: AUS -- NETS(TM) BEL 20(R) Index Fund (Belgium) / Symbol: BRU -- NETS(TM) DAX(R) Index Fund (Germany) / Symbol: DAX -- NETS(TM) CAC40(R) Index Fund (France) / Symbol: FRC -- NETS(TM) Hang Seng Index Fund (Hong Kong) / Symbol: HKG -- NETS(TM) ISEQ 20(TM) Index Fund (Ireland) / Symbol: ISE -- NETS(TM) S&P/MIB Index Fund (Italy) / Symbol: ITL -- NETS(TM) FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index Fund (South Africa) / Symbol: JNB -- NETS(TM) Tokyo Stock Exchange REIT Index Fund (Japan) / Symbol: JRE -- NETS(TM) FTSE 100 Index Fund (UK) / Symbol: LDN -- NETS(TM) PSI 20(R) Index Fund (Portugal) / Symbol: LIS -- NETS(TM) FTSE Singapore Straits Times Index Fund / Symbol: SGT -- NETS(TM) Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Fund / Symbol: SNO -- NETS(TM) TA-25 Index Fund (Israel) / Symbol: TAV -- NETS(TM) TOPIX(R) Index Fund (Japan) / Symbol: TYI NETS(TM), like many other ETFs, offer certain advantages over mutual funds, including lower expense ratios, higher liquidity (in the form of intraday trading and pricing), reduced portfolio turnover and the ability to sell ETF shares short. NETS(TM), which are available to both institutional and individual investors alike, may be purchased via U.S. brokerage accounts and through registered investment advisors (RIAs). (ETFs are subject to trading expenses which may affect the expense benefits depending on the frequency of trades.) For more information: http://www.netsetfs.com/. Before investing you should carefully consider the NETS(TM) Funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the Funds' website at http://www.netsetfs.com/. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor. An investment in NETS(TM) Funds is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. Fund returns may not match the return of their respective index, known as non-correlation risk, due to operating expenses incurred by each Fund and other factors. NETS(TM) Funds may invest in foreign or emerging market securities, which involve certain risks and increased volatility not associated with investing solely in U.S. securities. These risks include currency fluctuations, economic or financial instability, and lack of timely or reliable financial information. NETS(TM) Funds may also invest in small- and medium-sized companies, which involves greater risk than is customarily associated with investing in more established companies. NETS(TM) Funds are non-diversified, which means that each Fund may invest most of its assets in securities issued by or representing a small number of companies. Please refer to the prospectus for a complete description of the Funds' risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in any index. There are risks involved in investing including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that the investment objectives of any fund or strategy will be met. Risk controls and models do not promise any level of performance or guarantee against loss of principal. One cannot invest directly in an index or average. Northern Trust Global Investments comprises Northern Trust Investments, N.A., Northern Trust Global Investments Ltd., Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., the investment adviser division of The Northern Trust Company and Northern Trust Global Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiaries to offer investment products and services to personal and institutional markets. About Northern Trust Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 15 locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of September 30, 2008, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$3.5 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$652.4 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit http://www.northerntrust.com/. Northern Trust Global Investments (NTGI) is the trading name for the asset management activities of the entities that belong to the Northern Trust Corporation, a holding company based in Chicago. NTGI offers a full array of active, passive and enhanced products, as well as manager-of-managers programs for alternative and long-only investments. NTGI comprises The Northern Trust Company, Northern Trust Investments, N.A., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., and Northern Trust Global Advisors, Inc. and its subsidiaries. NTGIL and NTGAL are United Kingdom entities which are authorized and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority. The Northern Trust Company (http://www.northerntrust.com/) is the principal subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ:NTRS). CONTACT: Press, Marisha Mistry of Edelman, for Northern Trust, +1-212-704-4592, ; or NETS(TM) Investor Inquiries, +1-866-928-NETS, DATASOURCE: Northern Trust Corporation CONTACT: Press, Marisha Mistry of Edelman, for Northern Trust, +1-212-704-4592, ; or NETS(TM) Investor Inquiries, +1-866-928-NETS, Web Site: http://www.netsetfs.com/ http://www.northerntrust.com/

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