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First Leveraged ETFs On Nasdaq-100® Launched On Euronext Paris By SGAM Alternative Investments

Date 28/06/2006

A leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on the Nasdaq-100 Index® was admitted to listing on Euronext today. This is the world’s first leveraged ETF based on the Nasdaq-100 Index® and the first Nasdaq-100® ETF to be listed on Euronext Paris.

This product is designed to replicate up to 200% of the gains and losses of the Nasdaq-100 Index®. Denominated in euro, it is intended for active and experienced investors and is exposed to fluctuations in the dollar exchange rate. The fund is launched by SGAM Alternative Investments, and is quoted on the Structured Funds compartment of Euronext’s NextTrack segment.

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