NEW ENERGY IN THE 2012 MARKET

Clean Edge Stock Index Update – Q2 2012; Quarterly update on CELS, QWND, and QGRD through June 30, 2012

August 21, 2012 (Clean Edge)

“CELS is designed to track the performance of U.S.-listed companies that are primarily manufacturers, developers, distributors, or installers of clean-energy technologies. The Index lost 13.54 percent during Q2 2012 and is down 39.08 percent over the last 12 months…

“QWND is a modified market-capitalization index and includes companies that are primarily manufacturers, developers, distributors, installers, and users of energy derived from wind sources. The index dropped 23.44 percent during Q2 2012 and is down 44.91 percent over the last 12 months…”

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“QGRD is a modified market-capitalization index and includes companies that are primarily engaged and involved in electric grid; electric meters, devices, and networks; energy storage and management; and enabling software used by the smart grid and electric infrastructure sector. The index fell 5.89 percent in Q2 2012 and is down 19.23 percent over the last 12 months.

“An exchange traded fund (ETF) is based on the NASDAQ OMX® Clean Edge® Smart Grid Infrastructure Index and is sponsored by First Trust Advisors L.P. To learn more about QGRD methodology, up-to-date performance, licensing information, and licensed products please visit www.cleanedge.com/ceindex/...”

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