Lyxor ETF Commodities CRB offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to 19 commodities through the Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index, which is widely regarded as the benchmark for commodities markets for approximately 50 years. The ETF aims to achieve investment results that closely correspond to the performance of the Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index insofar as possible minimizing the tracking error between the Fund’s performance and the performance of the Index.
Lyxor International Asset Management is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Societe Generale, belonging to the Corporate and Investment Banking arm of the Group. Lyxor AM offers the best in financial innovation and specializes in three businesses: structured alternative investments, structured funds, and index tracking for retail investors, institutional investors, management professionals and distribution networks for financial products.
The Reuters/Jefferies CRB Index is a commodity index comprising a basket of commodities futures contracts traded on exchanges in the US. The index was originally founded in 1957 and has a long history as the most widely followed index of commodities futures.
As at 8 January 2007
| |
Commodity |
Approx. Weight |
|
|
Commodity |
Approx. Weight |
1 |
WTI Crude Oil |
23% |
|
11 |
Sugar |
5% |
2 |
Heating Oil |
5% |
|
12 |
Cotton |
5% |
3 |
Unleaded Gas |
5% |
|
13 |
Cocoa |
5% |
4 |
Natural Gas |
6% |
|
14 |
Coffee |
5% |
5 |
Corn |
6% |
|
15 |
Nickel |
1% |
6 |
Soybeans |
6% |
|
16 |
Wheat |
1% |
7 |
Live Cattle |
6% |
|
17 |
Lean Hogs |
1% |
8 |
Gold |
6% |
|
18 |
Orange Juice |
1% |
9 |
Aluminum |
6% |
|
19 |
Silver |
1% |
10 |
Copper |
6% |
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A full description of the Lyxor ETF is set out in its Prospectus issued by Lyxor International Asset Management, the responsible person for the Lyxor ETF in Singapore. The Prospectus of the Lyxor ETF is available from RBC Dexia Trust Services Singapore Limited (Registration Number 199504677Z), the Singapore representative of the Lyxor ETF. All applications for units in the Lyxor ETF must be made on the application form accompanying the Prospectus. Past performance or any forecast is not necessarily indicative of future or likely performance. This document is published for information and general circulation only and does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and the particular needs of any specific person. The value of units in the Lyxor ETF and the income accruing to the units, if any, may rise or fall. Potential investors should read the Prospectus of the Lyxor ETF before deciding whether to invest in the units of the Lyxor ETF, and should seek advice from a financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment product or consider carefully whether the Lyxor ETF is suitable for him before investing. Investors may only redeem units with Lyxor International Asset Management under certain specified conditions. The listing of the units of the Lyxor ETF does not guarantee a liquid market for the units. The information contained herein is provided by Société Générale, the Singapore marketing representative of the Lyxor ETF. Any reference to Lyxor International Asset Management is a reference to such company solely in its capacity as the manager of the Lyxor ETF. Lyxor International Asset Management carries on fund management work outside Singapore and neither carries on business nor offers any services in Singapore. Please refer to the Prospectus for disclaimers on the Hang Seng Index.
Please note that the Lyxor ETF may make use of financial derivative instruments negotiated over-the-counter for efficient portfolio management and/or hedging purposes. Investors should refer to the Prospectus for more information.
