Claymore Advisors, LLC, is pleased to announce that today the following Claymore Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) have declared year-end distributions. The table below summarizes the distribution schedule for each Fund declaring a distribution. None of Claymore’s 33 ETFs are paying long-term capital gains in 2008, consistent with the tax-efficient structure that ETFs generally provide investors.
Ticker | Fund Name | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payable Date | Year-End Distribution Per Share | Monthly(M) / Quarterly(Q) Distribution Per Share | Long-Term Capital Gains Per Share | Total Rate Per Share | |||||||
AMEX | |||||||||||||||
UEM | Claymore U.S.-1-The Capital Markets Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.110 | 0.172 (Q) | - | 0.282 | |||||||
UBD | Claymore U.S. Capital Markets Bond ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.140 | 0.089 (M) | - | 0.229 | |||||||
NYSE Arca | |||||||||||||||
CVY | Claymore/Zacks Multi-Asset Income Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | - | 0.354 (Q) | - | 0.354 | |||||||
IRO | Claymore/Zacks Dividend Rotation ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.587 | 0.150 (Q) | - | 0.737 | |||||||
CZA | Claymore/Zacks Mid-Cap Core ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.165 | - | - | 0.165 | |||||||
OTP | Claymore/Ocean Tomo Patent ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.443 | - | - | 0.443 | |||||||
OTR | Claymore/Ocean Tomo Growth Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.070 | - | - | 0.070 | |||||||
RYJ | Claymore/Raymond James SB-1 Equity ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.033 | - | - | 0.033 | |||||||
STH | Claymore/Sabrient Stealth ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.552 | - | - | 0.552 | |||||||
XGC | Claymore/Great Companies Large-Cap Growth Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.177 | - | - | 0.177 | |||||||
MZG | Claymore/Morningstar Manufacturing Super Sector Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.407 | - | - | 0.407 | |||||||
MZN | Claymore/Morningstar Information Super Sector Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.247 | - | - | 0.247 | |||||||
MZO | Claymore/Morningstar Services Super Sector Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.400 | - | - | 0.400 | |||||||
XRO | Claymore/Zacks Sector Rotation ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.138 | - | - | 0.138 | |||||||
CSD | Claymore/Clear Spin-Off ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.428 | - | - | 0.428 | |||||||
DEF | Claymore/Sabrient Defensive Equity Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.500 | - | - | 0.500 | |||||||
NFO | Claymore/Sabrient Insider ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.582 | - | - | 0.582 | |||||||
CRO | Claymore/Zacks Country Rotation ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.600* | - | - | 0.600 | |||||||
EEB | Claymore/BNY BRIC ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 1.032 | - | - | 1.032 | |||||||
EEN | Claymore/Robeco Developed International Equity ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.545 | - | - | 0.545 | |||||||
FRN | Claymore/BNY Mellon Frontier Markets ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.089 | - | - | 0.089 | |||||||
HAO | Claymore/AlphaShares China Small Cap Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.095 | - | - | 0.095 | |||||||
HGI | Claymore/Zacks International Multi-Asset Income Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | - | 0.272 (Q) | - | 0.272 | |||||||
LVL | Claymore/S&P Global Dividend Opportunities Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | - | 0.141 (Q) | - | 0.141 | |||||||
CGW | Claymore S&P Global Water Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 1.242* | - | - | 1.242 | |||||||
CUT | Claymore/Clear Global Timber Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.408 | - | - | 0.408 | |||||||
ENY | Claymore/SWM Canadian Energy Income Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.134 | 0.288 (Q) | - | 0.422 | |||||||
EXB | Claymore/Clear Global Exchanges, Brokers & Asset Managers Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.667 | - | - | 0.667 | |||||||
ROB | Claymore/Robb Report Global Luxury Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.288 | - | - | 0.288 | |||||||
SEA | Claymore/Delta Global Shipping Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | - | 0.295 (Q) | - | 0.295 | |||||||
TAN | Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.012 | - | - | 0.012 | |||||||
TAO | Claymore/AlphaShares China Real Estate ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.383 | - | - | 0.383 | |||||||
ULQ | Claymore U.S. Capital Markets Micro-Term Fixed Income ETF | 12/24/08 | 12/29/08 | 12/31/08 | 0.120 | 0.048 (M) | - | 0.168 |
*Year-end distribution includes a short-term capital gain of $0.018/share for CRO and $0.004 for CGW.
Past performance is not indicative of future performance. To the extent any portion of the distribution is estimated to be sourced from something other than income, such as return of capital, the source would be disclosed on a Section 19(a)-1 letter located on the Fund’s website under the “Literature” tab. A distribution rate that is largely comprised of sources other than income may not be reflective of the Fund’s performance.
Claymore Advisors, LLC is an affiliate of Claymore Securities, Inc. Claymore Securities, Inc. is a privately-held financial services company offering unique investment solutions for financial advisors and their valued clients. Claymore entities have provided supervision, management, servicing and/or distribution on approximately $13.8 billion in assets, as of September 30, 2008. Claymore currently offers closed-end funds, unit investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. Additional information on Claymore’s exchange-traded funds is available by calling 888.WHY.ETFS (888.949.3837) or visiting www.claymore.com/ETFs. Registered investment products are sold by prospectus only and investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing.
There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. An investment in the Claymore ETF is subject to certain risks and other considerations, including the loss of principal. Some general risks and considerations associated with investing in an ETF may include: Investment Risk, Equity Risk, Foreign Investment Risk, Income Risk, Non-Correlation Risk, Small Company Risk, Emerging Markets Risk, Industry/Sector Risk, Replication Management Risk, Issuer-Specific Changes, Non-Diversified Fund Risk. ULQ is not a money market fund and thus does not seek to maintain a stable net asset value of $1.00 per share. Please refer to the ETF’s prospectus for a more detailed discussion of the Fund-specific risks and considerations.
Claymore Securities, Inc. does not offer tax advice. The tax information contained herein is general and is not exhaustive by nature. It was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used by any taxpayer, for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer under U.S. federal tax laws. Federal and state tax laws are complex and constantly changing. Please consult your tax professional or financial adviser for more information regarding your tax situation.
Investors should consider the investment objectives and policies, risk considerations, charges and ongoing expenses of the ETFs carefully before they invest. The prospectus contains this and other information relevant to an investment in the ETFs. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money. For this and more information, please contact a securities representative or Claymore Securities, Inc., 2455 Corporate Drive West, Lisle, IL 60532, 800-345-7999.
Member FINRA/SIPC
(12/2008)
NOT FDIC-INSURED | NOT BANK-GUARANTEED | MAY LOSE VALUE
Contacts:
Jennifer McClellan, 212-704-4567
or
Jeffrey Babb,
212-704-4467