Global X Funds Announces Index And Name Changes For Two ETFs

NEW YORK, Aug. 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 Argentina 20 ETF (NYSE Arca: ARGT) and the Global X Nigeria Index ETF (NYSE Arca: NGE) will begin tracking MSCI Indexes.  ARGT, with $35m¹ in assets under management, will be renamed the Global X MSCI Argentina ETF and track the MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index.  NGE, with $20m¹ in assets, will become the Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF and track the MSCI All Nigeria Select 25/50 Index. Information regarding the MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index and the MSCI All Nigeria Select 25/50 Index may be viewed at www.MSCI.com

 

	Current	New
ETF Name	Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF	Global X MSCI Argentina ETF
Index	FTSE Argentina 20 Index	MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index
ETF Name	Global X Nigeria Index ETF	Global X MSCI Nigeria ETF
Index	Solactive Nigeria Index	MSCI All Nigeria Select 25/50 Index

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 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 August 12, 2014

SOURCE Global X Funds

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