NEW YORK, July 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X
Funds, the New York-based provider
of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced that after the close of
trading tomorrow the Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (NYSE Arca: GXG)
and the Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (NYSE Arca: NORW) will begin
tracking MSCI Indexes. GXG, with $115m[1] in assets under management,
will be renamed the Global X MSCI Colombia ETF and track the MSCI
All Colombia Capped Index. NORW, with $150m[1] in assets, will become the
Global X MSCI Norway ETF and track the MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index.
Information regarding the MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index and the MSCI
All Colombia Capped Index may be viewed at www.MSCI.com.
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Current
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New
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ETF
Name
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Global X FTSE
Colombia 20 ETF
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Global X MSCI
Colombia ETF
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Index
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FTSE Colombia 20
Index
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MSCI All Colombia
Capped Index
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ETF
Name
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Global X FTSE Norway
30 ETF
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Global X MSCI Norway
ETF
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Index
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FTSE Norway 30
Index
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MSCI Norway IMI 25/50
Index
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ABOUT GLOBAL X FUNDS
Global X is a New York-based sponsor of exchange-traded
funds that facilitates access to investment opportunities across
the global markets. With $4.0 billion
in managed assets and over 100,000 investors as of July 2014, Global X offers exchange-traded funds
that target Income, International, Commodity Producers,
Alternatives and Industry fund suites. For more information about
these exchanged traded funds, please visit
www.globalxfunds.com.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of
principal. International investments may involve risk of capital
loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from
differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or from
economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging
markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as
well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. Securities
focusing on a single country maybe subject to higher
volatility.
Carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk
factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional
information can be found in the Fund's prospectus, which may be
obtained by calling 1-888-GX-FUND-1 (1.888.493.8631), or by
visiting www.globalxfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before
investing.
Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X
Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution
Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Global X Management
Company LLC. Global X Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued,
sold or promoted by Solactive AG, FTSE, Standard & Poors,
NASDAQ, S-Network, Indxx, or MSCI nor do these companies make any
representations regarding the advisability of investing in the
Global X Funds. Neither SIDCO nor Global X is affiliated with
Solactive AG, FTSE, Standard & Poors, NASDAQ, S-Network, Indxx,
or MSCI.
[1] As of July 11,
2014
SOURCE Global X Funds