The NASDAQ Global Market® Listing Application: Exchange Traded Funds PART I A. Fund/Trust Information FIRM/TRUST NAME ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES ADDRESS PHONE FAX STATE OF INCORPORATION WEBSITE DATE OF INCORPORATION IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER SEC FILE NUMBER STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) CODE CENTRAL INDEX KEY NUMBER (CIK) Please list the name and full title of the individual to be designated as the Fund Manager/Managing Trustee. Attach a separate sheet if the contact information for this individual differs from the Fund/ Trust information provided above. FUND MANAGER/MANAGING TRUSTEE B. Sponsor Information FIRM NAME ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES ADDRESS PHONE FAX WEBSITE Please provide the name and email address of the individual(s) to be designated as Sponsor contacts(s) in the following areas. Attach a separate sheet if the contact information for a designated person differs from the Sponsor information provided above. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER EMAIL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER EMAIL GENERAL COUNSEL EMAIL BILLING CONTACT EMAIL PRODUCT MANAGER EMAIL 1 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com C. Distributor Contact Please provide the following information regarding the Distributor. FIRM NAME CONTACT NAME ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES ADDRESS PHONE FAX EMAIL D. ETF Administrator Contact Please provide the following information regarding the ETF Administrator. FIRM NAME CONTACT NAME ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES ADDRESS PHONE FAX EMAIL E. Application – Primary Contact Please provide a primary contact for the purposes of processing this Listing Application. FIRM NAME CONTACT NAME ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES ADDRESS PHONE FAX EMAIL PART II A. Security Information 1. Name and description of the fund(s) to be listed: 2. Provide three (3) proposed trading symbols for each fund to be listed in order of preference. All choices must comprise of one to five alpha characters. If a NASDAQ® symbol has been previously reserved, list only that symbol. Questions regarding symbols should be directed to the NASDAQ Symbol Coordinator at symbol.reservation@nasdaqomx.com. 2 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 3. If there is an existing public market for the fund(s) covered by this application, please identify each security, marketplace and trading symbol. 4. Anticipated number of shares/units distributed for each ETF prior to trading: 5. Anticipated price per share: 6. Expected effective date of registration statement: 7. Expected date of initial trading: 8. Expected closing date of the initial distribution: 9. Please list the CUSIP* number for each ETF for which application is being made. Issue(s) to be listed: _ ____________________ _ ____________________ CUSIP Number*: *CUSIP Service Bureau can be reached at +1 212 438 6565 or www.cusip.com. 10. Will the CUSIP number(s) be included in the file of eligible issues of a registered securities depository upon the commencement of trading? Yes No 11. Transfer Agent: NAME ADDRESS ADDRESS PHONE FAX EMAIL TRANSFER AGENT LPA NUMBER B. Index Information 1. Description of underlying index or indices (include name, ticker (if applicable), provider and number of components) 2. Type of Securities in Underlying Index (check all that apply): Domestic (U.S.) Equity Only International or Global Equity Only Global & Domestic Equity Fixed Income Only Other (please describe): _ ____________________ 3 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 3. Index Component Data* A. Equity Indices - Provide the following data for each index component: 1. Index Weight 2. Current Market Capitalization (U.S. Dollars) 3. Worldwide volume in each of the past six months B. Fixed Income Indices - Provide the following data for each index component: 1. Index Weight 2. Original Principal Amount (U.S. Dollars) 3. Type of Debt (Convertible or Non-Convertible) 4. Issuer Reporting Requirement (Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act) 5. Market Value of Publicly Held Shares (U.S. Dollars) 6. Aggregate remaining principal of issuer indebtedness not included in the index 7. Whether the security is exempt under section 3(a)(12) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 8. Whether the issuer is a government of a foreign country or a political subdivision of a foreign country *Index data may be submitted using the spreadsheet templates which can be found here. 4. Provide representation from the fund or index provider (as applicable) that “any advisory committee, supervisory board, or similar entity that advises or makes decisions on the index or portfolio composition, methodology and related matters, must implement and maintain, or be subject to, procedures designed to prevent the use and dissemination of material non-public information regarding the applicable index.” Please attach the representation as a separate sheet to this application. 5. Provide representation that the net asset value for the fund(s) will be calculated daily and will be made available to all market participants at the same time. Please attach the representation as a separate sheet to this application. PART III A. Additional Documentation and Information The fact that an applicant may meet NASDAQ’s numerical guidelines does not necessarily mean that its application will be approved. In connection with the review of any application, and as set forth in the NASDAQ Listing Rules, NASDAQ reserves the right to request additional information or documentation, public or non-public, deemed necessary to make a determination regarding a security’s qualification for initial inclusion, including but not limited to, any material provided to or received from the Securities and Exchange Commission or other regulatory authority. B. Affirmation – Please sign and date the application. I, , as NAME OF INDIVIDUAL of TITLE COMPANY NAME hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that the information contained in the application is true and correct, as of the date below, and will notify NASDAQ promptly of any material changes. Signature of Company Officer SIGNATURE DATE 4 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com C. Submission Send the Application and supporting documentation to: The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC Listing Qualifications 9600 Blackwell Road Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: +1 301 978 8008 Please see the Application Guide for information concerning the submission of the $1,000 initial application fee and the balance of the entry fee. ©April 2011, The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. All rights reserved. NASDAQ and The NASDAQ Global Market are registered trademarks of The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. 5 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com APPLICATION GUIDE: EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS ACTION RESPONSIBLE PARTY TIMING Mail to*: Submit: Application (signed and dated by Issuer); Listing Agreement (signed and dated by Issuer); and Registration Statement (one copy). Submit the $1,000 non-refundable application fee, along with the Entry Fee Payment Form. An estimated entry fee will be calculated by Listing Qualifications upon request. Submit Logo Authorization Form and Art. Submit: One marked copy of any amendments to the registration statement. Copies of all correspondence between the SEC and the Issuer relating to the filing of the entity’s registration statement. Provide additional information. Issuer or Issuer’s counsel At time of application A Issuer or Issuer’s counsel The $1,000 non-refundable fee is due at time of the application. The balance of the entry fee is due prior to the commencement of trading. At time of application Concurrent with SEC or other regulatory authority filing B The Issuer may wire its fees. Please see instructions below. C A A Provide copy of Form N-8A. Provide notice of anticipated effective date of registration statement. Issuer or Issuer’s counsel Issuer or Issuer’s counsel Confirm security addition. Register market makers. Release security for trading. Provide notice of effectiveness and pricing. Underwriter syndicate and all market makers Submit final registration statement or prospectus (1 copy). Provide written notice if over-allotment is exercised. Issuer or Issuer’s counsel Upon request by Listing Qualifications Concurrent with SEC filing Notify Listing Qualifications by phone at least 3 business days prior to the anticipated effective date of the registration statement. Upon effectiveness and pricing, notify Corporate Data Operations by phone. Notify Listing Qualifications by phone. As soon as available A Issuer or Issuer’s counsel By closing date of over-allotment A Issuer or Issuer’s counsel Issuer or Issuer’s counsel Issuer or Issuer’s counsel Issuer or Issuer’s counsel A A D A *ADDRESSES A. The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, Listing Qualifications, 9600 Blackwell Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone: +1 301 978 8008 Fax: +1 301 978 8069 B. By Federal Reserve Wire: The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, Bank Name: Wachovia Bank, N.A., Bank Address: 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017, SWIFT Number: PNBPUS3NNYC, ABA Number: 031201467, Beneficiary: NASDAQ, Account Number: 2000031405177, Reference: GL2100625, company name, symbol, and note that the fees are for initial listing. B. By American Clearing House: The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, Bank Name: Wachovia Bank. N.A., Bank Address: 12 East 49th Street, New York, NY 10017, SWIFT Number: PNBPUS3NNYC, ABA Number: 026012881, Beneficiary: NASDAQ, Account Number: 2000031405177. Reference: GL2100625, company name, symbol, and note that the fees are for initial listing. B. By Courier/Overnight: The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, Listing Qualifications, Lockbox 20200, c/o Wachovia Bank N.A., 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Provide company name, symbol, and note that the fees are for initial listing. C. The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, Corporate Logo Library, 9600 Blackwell Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone:+1 866 842 5720 Fax: +1 301 978 8431 D. The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC, Corporate Data Operations, Two Corporate Drive, Suite 300, Shelton, CT 06484. Phone: Toll-free: +1 877 308 0523 Local: +1 203 926 3501 Fax: Toll-free: +1 866 601 9862 Local: +1 203 926 3375 6 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com