Robotics & Automation

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1 Robotics & Automation Part of the Future Present Range

2 Robotics & Automation ROBO Global Robotics and Automation GO UCITS ETF As automation technologies are increasingly deployed in all aspects of our lives, the robotics and automation sector is expected to be worth $1.2 trillion by Increasing adoption of sophisticated robots, enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI), is fast becoming an instrument of profound change that is likely to leave a lasting impact on global productivity and future economic sustainability. ETF Securities has partnered with ROBO Global, a recognised provider of robotics and automation investable indices, to give investors a liquid, transparent and cost-effective vehicle to access this transformative megatrend. Key features Exposure to a specialised basket of robotics, automation and AI companies Diversification across geography, market cap and sub-sectors Potential for reduced volatility versus investing in individual robotics and automation stocks Quarterly rebalancing maintains diversification and provides responsiveness to new entrants and market trends Future Present range Our world is being transformed as a new wave of innovation, often technology-led, challenges every aspect of how we live and work. Driving this megatrend is the unending quest for productivity improvement. For investors, it is making new investment opportunities, with the potential for higher growth than traditional investments, available today. Our Future Present range began with the first European robotics and automation ETF in 2014 and cyber security ETF in For more information, visit: etfsecurities.com/futurepresent 1 Myria Research, The Chief Robotics Officer, January 2015

3 Know your robotics and automation exposure Physical replication ROBO Global Robotics and Automation GO UCITS ETF uses full physical replication to offer investors a truly specialised exposure. Industry expertise The unrivalled expertise of the ROBO Global advisory board ensures that the ROBO Global Robotics and Automation UCITS Index (the Index ) is able to capture the entire valuechain of robotics and automation. Growth diversifier The Index has a typical market cap breakdown of 75% to smallto mid-caps and 25% to large-caps. It therefore, has less than 2% overlap with traditional benchmarks, such as the S&P 500 or the MSCI World. Product information Fund Name ROBO Global Robotics and Automation GO UCITS ETF Benchmark ROBO Global Robotics and Automation UCITS Index London Stock Exchange - ROBO (USD), ROBG (GBX), ROBE (EUR) Deutsche Börse - IROB (EUR) Listings & Tickers Borsa Italiana - ROBO (EUR) SIX Swiss Exchange - ROBO (CHF) NYSE Euronext - ROBO (EUR) IE00BMW3QX54 ISIN DE000A12GJD2 UCITS Compliant Yes Domicile Ireland TER (%) 0.80 Base Currency USD Replication Physical - Full replication Distribution Accumulating Issuer GO UCITS ETF Solutions Plc Investment Manager GO ETF Solutions LLP Broad global exposure The two-tier, equal-weighting scheme of the Index ensures all companies in the industry are fairly represented. Because we are too early in the megatrend to confidently identify all of tomorrow s winners, this approach seeks to maximise exposure to the growth potential while mitigating any company-specific risks in the basket.

4 ROBO Global industry classification The ROBO Global industry classification is the world s first classification of the robotics and automation space. The classification breaks down the industry into 12 high-growth sub-sectors. Manufacturing & Ind. Automation Consumer products Integration Computing, Processing & AI Healthcare Sensing Food & Agriculture Actuation 3D Printing Logistics Automation Security & Surveillance Energy

5 Weighting methodology The Index is weighted based on a bellwether (BW) and non-bellwether (NBW) classification. Bellwether companies are fast-growing companies whose core business model focuses around robotics and automation. Non-bellwether companies are largely established players whose businesses derive a distinct portion of their revenues from robotics and automation, and which have the potential to grow through their technology and innovation set. The Index follows a two-tier, equal weighing scheme, allocating to both BW and NBW companies to capture the growth prospects of both emerging and established companies. The Index rebalances quarterly to maintain diversification and remain responsive to market trends and new entrants. For more information, visit: roboglobal.com/eu-index Index Performance Past 5 Years Rebased 100 = July July 12 Jan 13 July 13 Jan 14 July 14 Jan 15 July 15 Jan 16 July 16 Jan 17 July 17 ROBO Global Robotics and Automation UCITS Index* S&P Global BMI Information Index MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index Source: ETF Securities, Bloomberg Indices Return in USD 1 year 3 years 5 years Volatility Sharpe Ratio ROBO Global Robotics and Automation UCITS Index* 39.0% 35.6% 128.3% 13.5% S&P Global BMI Information Index 29.6% 46.5% 106.5% 12.0% MSCI ACWI Investable Market Index 14.8% 13.6% 53.2% 10.1% Source: Bloomberg; all in USD; as at 31 July All returns and volatilities are based on data in USD. Dates are from 31 July 2012 to the 31 July 2017, unless otherwise stated. Sharpe ratios are based on 5 year annualised returns, 5 year annualised volatility and a risk free rate of 1.84% (average of US 5Yr rates over 1 year). *The index criteria were modified with effect from 1 October 2014 as per the published index guidelines. For the period prior to 1 October 2014, the data shown is derived from the published index values which, prior to 16 June 2014, are based on simulated back-tested data. Simulated past performance data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual or future performance. Historical performance is not an indication of or a guide to future performance.

6 Important Information: This financial promotion has been issued and approved for the purpose of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 by ETF Securities (UK) Limited ( ETFS UK ) which is authorized and regulated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA ). The products discussed in this document are issued by GO UCITS ETF Solutions Plc (the Issuer ), an open-ended investment company with variable capital having segregated liability between its sub-funds and is organised under the laws of Ireland as a public limited company. The Issuer has been authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland as a UCITS pursuant to the European Communities (Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations, 2003 and is structured as an umbrella company with multiple sub-funds. Each sub-fund may issue different classes of shares (the Shares ). 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