NASDAQ to Ace 20th Year for NASDAQ-100 Open and Fifth Year for QQQ MIAMI, March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The NASDAQ-100 Open, the largest titled sponsorship in tennis, begins today in Miami. In its third year as title sponsor, the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock(SM) (QQQ) is planning an expanded on-site presence to celebrate the Tournament's 20th year and the 5th year of QQQ(SM). This includes the QQQ pavilion featuring commemorative promotional giveaways, a co-hosted World Series of Exchange Traded Funds conference and special activities for local youth during the tournament's "Kids Day." The NASDAQ-100 Open takes place at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami from March 24th to April 4th. The NASDAQ-100 Open is named for its sponsor, the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock which trades under the symbol QQQ. QQQ is the most actively traded Exchange Traded Fund in the world(1) and the most actively traded listed security in the United States(2). It tracks the NASDAQ-100 Index(R), which represents NASDAQ's top 100, non-financial companies. Various industries are covered in QQQ, ranging from computer hardware, software and telecommunications to retail and wholesale trade and biotechnology. "The NASDAQ-100 Open remains one of the world's most visible and dynamic sports events -- fitting for the largest electronic stock market in the U.S. and the most actively traded exchange traded fund in the world, QQQ," said Bob Greifeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of NASDAQ. "The Tournamentprovides us with a platform to showcase our industry leading companies that comprise the NASDAQ-100 Index." Expanded sponsorship activities include: * The NASDAQ-100/QQQ Pavilion, centrally-located adjacent to the stadium, has been designedto serve as a hub for activity during the tournament. -- Throughout the tournament, fans will be treated to autograph signings with top players. -- The first 10,000 visitors to the pavilion each day will receive a free8x10 collector card highlighting some of the greatest moments in Tournament History, information on NASDAQ-100 companies and QQQ and NASDAQ-100 company trivia. -- New creative for NASDAQ's QQQ ad campaign will also be on display. * For the first time, the World Series of Exchange Traded Funds will take place in Key Biscayne on March 28-30 coinciding with the NASDAQ-100 Open. -- The longest running and best-attended conference of its kind, The World Series of Exchange Traded Funds specifically addresses exchange traded fund-related issues relevant to financial planners, advisors and other wealth management professionals. * Scholastic character Geronimo the Mouse will appear at the QQQ Pavilion during Kids Day on March 24th for autographs and special giveaways. * NASDAQ partnered with NASDAQ-100 company Apple to provide iPods as player gifts for every player participating in the Tournament (250 total). * NASDAQ will hand out lanyards during the first weekend and baseball hats during finals weekend at the front gates. * Live Broadcast of the NASDAQ-100 Open men's and women's finals on the MarketSite(R) screen in Times Square. About the NASDAQ-100 Open Celebrating its 20th year, the 2004 NASDAQ-100 Open will be played March 24-April 4 at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park in Miami. The 12-day event, founded by Butch Buchholz in 1985, is owned by IMG. The NASDAQ-100 Open is one of nine Tennis Masters Series events on the ATP calendar, a top tier event on the WTA TOUR calendar, and features the top men's and women's tennis players in the world. In 2003, Serena Williams and Andre Agassi repeated as champions. Agassi won his record third straight title and sixth overall, while Williams defeated Jennifer Capriati for the second consecutive year in the final. Call (305) 442-3367 for tickets and more information. About The NASDAQ Stock Market NASDAQ is the largest U.S. electronic stock market. With approximately 3,300 companies, it lists more companies and, on average, trades more shares per day than any other U.S. market. It is home to industry-leading companies that are leaders across all areas of business includingtechnology, retail, communications, financial services, transportation, media and biotechnology. NASDAQ is the primary market for trading NASDAQ listed stocks. Approximately 54% of NASDAQ-listed shares traded are reported to NASDAQ systems. For more information about NASDAQ, visit the NASDAQ Web site at http://www.nasdaq.com/ or the NASDAQ Newsroom(SM) at http://www.nasdaqnews.com/. About the NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock (QQQ) QQQ offers investors a simple way to diversify their portfolio withthe opportunity to buy NASDAQ-100 companies in a single security. QQQ is a simple way to diversify your investment portfolio. With one stock, you can own 100 of NASDAQ's top, non-financial companies-companies you know like Starbucks(R), Microsoft(R), Amazon.com(R), and Costco(R)-companies that have changed the way we work, live and play. QQQ represents nine diverse industries from technology to health care to retail. As an exchange traded fund, QQQ tracks the performance of the NASDAQ-100 Index(R). It is the most actively traded exchange traded fund in the world and the most actively traded listed security in the U.S. With the ease of trading like a stock, you can buy it or sell QQQ any time during market hours. It's tax efficient and low cost; of course, ordinary brokerage commissions apply. The NASDAQ-100 Index Tracking Stock is subject to risks similar to those of stocks, including those regarding short selling and margin account maintenance. Investors should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing. For this and more complete information about QQQ, a unit investment trust, obtain a prospectus from your broker, or call 888.627.3837. Read it carefully before you invest. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is a distributor for the Trust. (1) Source: Morgan Stanley Equity Research Europe: Exchange Traded Funds, February 5, 2004. Data as of 2/29/04. (2) Source: FactSet Research Systems, Inc. as of 2/29/04 DATASOURCE: NASDAQ CONTACT: Wayne Lee of NASDAQ, +1-301-978-4875; or Larry Koffler of Edelman, +1-212-704-8162, for NASDAQ Web site: http://www.nasdaqnews.com/ http://www.nasdaq.com/

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