S&P Releases 2007/2008 Benchmark Figures For The S&P GSCI

Standard & Poor’s announced yesterday that assets benchmarked to the S&P GSCI Commodity Index Series is estimated at $80 - $85 billion for year-end 2007. For 2008, assets benchmarked to the index series are expected to grow in excess of 20%.

The S&P GSCI is calculated in multiple versions and currencies to provide the flexibility to diversify, measure, and manage investments in the commodities market. The S&P GSCI Total Return Index was up 32.67% for 2007.

For more information on the S&P GSCI, please visit: www.spgsci.standardandpoors.com.