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Historical Performance (%) -- as of 6/30/2011
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SINCE RBS ETN INCEPTION
1-MONTH (%) 3-MONTH (%) YEAR-TO-DATE (%) (12/6/10) (%)
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RBS US Large Cap Trendpilot(TM) ETN Daily Redemption Value(1) -1.75 -0.15 5.50 8.53
RBS US Large Cap Trendpilot(TM) Index(2) -1.67 0.10 6.02 9.15
S-P 500([R]) Total Return Index (Benchmark Index) -1.67 0.10 6.02 9.15
S-P 500([R]) Index (Price Only) -1.83 -0.39 5.01 7.97
Cash rate on 6/30/11 was 0.025% -- -- -- --
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The chart above presents the actual performance of the Index, the RBS ETNs, the
S-P 500([R]) Total Return Index (the Benchmark Index), and the S-P 500([R])
Index (Price Only), over the specified periods. For information regarding the
performance of the Trendpilot Index, see pages PS-32 to PS-35 of the pricing
supplement to the RBS ETNs filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC).
(1) Includes the deduction of the annual investor fee, which accrues on a daily
basis. The annual investor fee will be equal to (i) 1.00% per annum when the
Index is tracking the Benchmark Index, and (ii) 0.50% per annum when the Index
is tracking the Cash Rate.
(2) Since the inception date of the RBS ETNs, the Index has tracked the
Benchmark Index and has remained in a positive trend, without any trend
reversal. Consequently, the historical performance of the Index over the time
periods specified above is identical to the Benchmark Index. In a negative
trending market the Index trend is expected to switch from positive to
negative, and the Index is expected to experience trend reversals in volatile
markets, switching from a positive to negative or from negative to positive, as
the case may be. The Index performance will not always be the same as the
Benchmark Index, could underperform the Benchmark Index, and may track the Cash
Rate for extended periods of time in a low interest rate environment. Does not
include any fees, transaction costs or expenses.
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S-P 500([R]) Index Performance
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S-P([R]) 1-Year Annual Return Comparison (%)
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1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
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S-P 500([R]) Total Return Index -- 7.62 10.08 1.32 37.58 22.96 33.36 28.58 21.04 -9.10
S-P 500([R]) Index (Price Only) -- 4.46 7.06 -1.54 34.11 20.26 31.01 26.67 19.53 -10.14
Cash Rate (Year-End) 3.91% 3.24% 3.06% 5.57% 4.91% 5.08% 5.43% 4.52% 5.30% 5.70%
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
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S-P 500([R]) Total Return Index -11.89 -22.10 28.68 10.88 4.91 15.79 5.49 -37.00 26.46 15.06
S-P 500([R]) Index (Price Only) -13.04 -23.37 26.38 8.99 3.00 13.62 3.53 -38.49 23.45 12.78
Cash Rate (Year-End) 1.71% 1.19% 0.89% 2.23% 3.91% 4.88% 3.31% 0.05% 0.11% 0.15%
CERTAIN RISK CONSIDERATIONS: The RBS ETNs involve risks not associated with an
investment in conventional debt securities, including a possible loss of some
or all of your investment. The level of the Index must increase by an amount
sufficient to offset the aggregate investor fee applicable to the RBS ETNs in
order for you to receive at least the principal amount of your investment back
at maturity or upon early repurchase or redemption. The Index may underperform
the Benchmark Index, and is expected to perform poorly in volatile markets.
Liquidity of the market for RBS ETNs may vary over time. The RBS ETNs are not
principal protected and do not pay interest. Any payment on the RBS ETNs is
subject to the ability of RBS NV, as the issuer, and RBS Holdings, as the
guarantor, to pay their respective obligations when they become due. You should
carefully consider whether the RBS ETNs are suited to your particular
circumstances before you decide to purchase them. We urge you to consult with
your investment, legal, accounting, tax and other advisors with respect to any
investment in the RBS ETNs.
The RBS ETNs are not suitable for all investors. You should carefully read the
relevant pricing supplement and prospectus, including the more detailed
explanation of the risks involved in any investment in the RBS ETNs as
described in the "Risk Factors" section of the pricing supplement, before
investing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (RBS NV) and RBS
Holdings N.V. (RBS Holdings) have filed a registration statement (including a
prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the
offering of RBS ETNs to which this communication relates. Before you invest in
any RBS ETNs, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and
other documents that have been filed with the SEC for more complete information
about RBS NV and RBS Holdings, and the offering. You may get these documents
for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively,
RBS NV, RBS Holdings, RBS Securities Inc. (RBSSI) or any dealer participating
in the relevant offering will arrange to send you the prospectus and the
pricing supplement at no charge if you request it by calling 1-855-RBS-ETPS
(toll-free).
RBS US Large Cap Trendpilot(TM) Index (USD) (Index) is the property of The
Royal Bank of Scotland plc, which has contracted with Standard and Poor's
Financial Services LLC (S-P) to maintain and calculate the Index. The S-P
500([R]) Index is the exclusive property of S-P and has been licensed for use
by RBSSI and its affiliates in connection with the Index. S-P shall have no
liability for any errors or omissions in calculating the Index. "Standard and
Poor's([R])," "S-P([R])" and "S-P 500([R])" are registered trademarks of S-P.
"Calculated by S-P Custom Indices" and its related stylized mark are service
marks of S-P and have been licensed for use by RBSSI and its affiliates. The
RBS ETNs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S-P or its
affiliates, and neither S-P nor its affiliates make any representation
regarding the advisability of investing in the RBS ETNs.
Copyright[C] 2011 RBS Securities Inc. All rights reserved. RBS Securities Inc.,
a U.S. registered broker-dealer, member of FINRA and SIPC, is an indirect
wholly-owned subsidiary of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and an affiliate of
RBS NV.
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