INDEX METHODOLOGY

The Index is designed to measure and monitor the performance of publicly-traded mainland China-based small capitalization companies. AlphaShares utilizes proprietary and third-party information and research to: (1) identify potential Index constituents; and (2) calculate the number of shares of each potential Index constituent outstanding, adjusted for free-float, for usage in the Index Provider’s modified float-adjusted market capitalization weighting methodology. To ensure adequate liquidity, constituents must have a float-adjusted market capitalization maximum of $1.5 billion and a minimum of $200 million for initial inclusion in the Index. A float-adjusted capitalization of less than $1.75 billion and greater than $150 million are required for ongoing inclusion in the Index.

The Index was created by AlphaShares and is maintained by Standard & Poor’s (the “Index Administrator”). The Index Methodology is published at www.alphashares.com. The Index is rebalanced and reconstituted annually. The AlphaShares Index Committee will meet annually in October to review the Index methodology. Any changes to the methodology will be communicated to the Index Administrator the next business day and will be publicly disclosed on www.alphashares.com at least 10 days prior to the implementation of the change. Initial public offerings (“IPOs”) that meet all the eligibility criteria and fall within the top twenty stocks by capitalization of the Index will be added at the end of each calendar quarter, on the last business day of the quarter. Any addition will be funded on a pro-rata basis from the remainder of the Index, net of any deletions. A security will be deleted from the Index immediately due to bankruptcy, acquisition or merger of the company by or into another company, spin-offs, tender offers or other similar corporate actions. In the case of such deletions, no replacement will be made until the annual rebalance. Any proceeds resulting from deletions will be invested on a pro-rata basis over the remainder of the Index, net of any additions.

INDEX CONSTRUCTION

To be considered for inclusion in the Index, the following criteria must be met:
1. Chinese Companies. Only mainland China-based companies are eligible for inclusion in the Index.
2. Market Capitalization. A float-adjusted capitalization maximum of $1.5 billion and a minimum of $200 million are used for initial portfolio construction and eligibility. A float-adjusted capitalization of less than $1.75 billion and greater than $150 million are required for ongoing inclusion in the Index.
3. Investability. Only shares open to foreign ownership are included in the Index. These include all Hong Kong listed securities including China H-Shares and Red Chips, and NShares trading in New York and their equivalents trading in other foreign markets. China A-Shares and China B-Shares are not eligible for inclusion in the Index.
4. Equity Securities. Only publicly issued common equity securities are eligible for inclusion in the Index. Debt or quasi-debt securities, such as convertible securities, are not eligible for inclusion.
5. Depositary Receipts. ADRs, ADSs, GDRs and IDRs are eligible for inclusion in the Index.
6. Target Weights. The Index uses a modified float-adjusted market capitalization weighting methodology to weight individual positions. The weight of any one Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) sector is limited to 35% of the Index at the time of each rebalance. The weight of any one position cannot be greater than 5.0% of the Index at the time of each rebalance.
7. Rebalancing. Except in unusual circumstances (including, but not limited to, tender offers, mergers, spin-offs, or the acquisition or bankruptcy of the company or similar corporate actions), the Index is rebalanced and reconstituted annually. The AlphaShares Index Committee will meet annually in October to review the Index methodology. Any changes to the methodology will be communicated to the Index Administrator the next business day and will be publicly disclosed on www.alphashares.com at least 10 days prior to the implementation of the change. IPOs that meet all the eligibility criteria and fall within the top twenty stocks by capitalization of the Index will be added at the end of each calendar quarter, on the last business day of the quarter. Any addition will be funded on a pro-rata basis from the remainder of the Index, net of any deletions. A security will be deleted from the Index immediately due to bankruptcy, acquisition or merger of the company by or into another company, spin-offs, tender offers or other similar corporate actions. In the case of such deletions, no replacement will be made until the annual rebalance. Any proceeds resulting from deletions will be invested on a pro-rata basis over the remainder of the Index, net of any additions.

RISKS AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Investors should consider the following risk factors and special considerations associated with investing in the Fund, which may cause you to lose money.

Investment Risk. An investment in the Fund is subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount that you invest.

Equity Risk. A principal risk of investing in the Fund is equity risk, which is the risk that the value of the securities held by the Fund will fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific companies in which the Fund invests. For example, an adverse event, such as an unfavorable earnings report, may depress the value of equity securities of an issuer held by the Fund; the price of common stock of an issuer may be particularly sensitive to general movements in the stock market; or a drop in the stock market may depress the price of most or all of the common stocks and other equity securities held by the Fund. In addition, common stock of an issuer in the Fund’s portfolio may decline in price if the issuer fails to make anticipated dividend payments because, among other reasons, the issuer of the security experiences a decline in its financial condition. Common stock is subordinated to preferred stocks, bonds and other debt instruments in a company’s capital structure, in terms of priority to corporate income, and therefore will be subject to greater dividend risk than preferred stocks or debt instruments of such issuers. In addition, while broad market measures of common stocks have historically generated higher average returns than fixed income securities, common stocks have also experienced significantly more volatility in those returns.

Foreign Investment Risk. The Fund’s investments in non-U.S. issuers may involve unique risks compared to investing in securities of U.S. issuers, including, among others, greater market volatility than U.S. securities and less complete financial information than for U.S. issuers. In addition, adverse political, economic or social developments could undermine the value of the Fund’s investments or prevent the Fund from realizing the full value of its investments. Financial reporting standards for companies based in foreign markets differ from those in the United States. Finally, the value of the currency of the country