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Disclosure for ETFS Physical Asian Gold Shares, ETFS Physical Palladium Shares, ETFS Physical Platinum Shares, ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares, ETFS Physical Silver Shares, ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares and ETFS Physical White Metal Basket Shares.

ETFS Physical Asian Gold Shares are issued by the ETFS Asian Gold Trust. ETFS Physical White Metals Basket Shares are issued by ETFS White Metals Basket Trust. ETFS Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares are issued by the ETFS Precious Metals Basket Trust. ETFS Physical Silver Shares are issued by the ETFS Silver Trust. ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares are issued by the ETFS Gold Trust. ETFS Physical Platinum Shares are issued by the ETFS Platinum Trust. ETFS Physical Palladium Shares are issued by the ETFS Palladium Trust.

The ETFS Asian Gold Trust, ETFS White Metals Basket Trust, ETFS Precious Metals Basket Trust, ETFS Gold Trust, ETFS Silver Trust, ETFS Palladium Trust and ETFS Platinum Trust are not investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act. Shares of the Trusts are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds. These investments are not suitable for all investors. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Important Risks

The value of the Shares relates directly to the value of the precious metal held by the Trusts and fluctuations in the price could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Several factors may affect the price of precious metals, including:

• A change in economic conditions, such as a recession, can adversely affect the price of the precious metal held by the Trusts. Some metals are used in a wide range of industrial applications, and an economic downturn could have a negative impact on its demand and, consequently, its price and the price of the Shares;
• Investors’ expectations with respect to the rate of inflation;
• Currency exchange rates; Interest rates;
• Investment and trading activities of hedge funds and commodity funds; and
• Global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations. Should there be an increase in the level of hedge activity of the precious metal held by the Trusts or producing companies, it could cause a decline in world precious metal prices, adversely affecting the price of the Shares.

Also, should the speculative community take a negative view towards the precious metal held by the Trusts, it could cause a decline in prices, negatively impacting the price of the Shares.

There is a risk that part or all of the Trusts’ physical precious metal could be lost, damaged or stolen. Failure by the Custodian or Sub-Custodian to exercise due care in the safekeeping of the precious metal held by the Trusts could result in a loss to the Trusts. Since there is no limit on the amount of platinum and palladium that the Trust may acquire, the Trust, as it grows, may have an impact on the supply and demand of platinum and palladium.

The Trusts have limited operating history.

Commodities generally are volatile and are not suitable for all investors. Trusts focusing on a single commodity generally experience greater volatility.

This material must be accompanied or preceded by a prospectus. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. Click here to review the prospectus.

Shares in the Trusts are not FDIC insured and may lose value and have no bank guarantee.

Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market (i.e. not directly from Trusts). Only market makers or authorized participants may trade directly with the Trusts, typically in blocks of 50k to 100k shares.

Carefully consider each Trusts’ investment objectives, risk factors, and fees and expenses before investing.

An investment in the trust does not constitute a direct investment in the underlying metal.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the marketing agent for ETFS Silver Trust, ETFS Gold Trust, ETFS Platinum Trust, ETFS Palladium Trust, ETFS Precious Metals Basket Trust, ETFS White Metals Basket Trust and ETFS Asian Gold Trust.

For further discussion of the risks associated with an investment in the Trusts please read the prospectus .

Disclosure for ETFS Diversified-Factor Index Funds and ETFS Zacks Earnings Funds

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETFs carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other important information, call 1-212-918-4954 or 844-ETFS-BUY (844-383-7289) or visit www.etfsecurities.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

For ETFS Diversified-Factor Index Funds Fund Risk

There are risks associated with investing including possible loss of principal. The prices of the securities in which the Funds invest may decline for a number of reasons, including in response to economic developments and perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers. Investments in non-U.S. securities involve certain risks that may not be present with investments in U.S. securities. For example, investments in non-U.S. securities may be subject to risk of loss due to foreign currency fluctuations or to political or economic instability. The Funds do not attempt to outperform an Index or take defensive positions in declining markets. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There can be no assurance that the Funds’ investment objectives will be achieved. Please read the Funds’ prospectus for specific details regarding the Funds’ risk profile. The Scientific Beta United States Multi-Beta Multi-Strategy Equal-Weight index and the Scientific Beta Developed Europe Multi-Beta Multi-Strategy Equal-Weight Index are the intellectual property (including registered trademarks) of EDHEC Risk Institute Asia Ltd and/or its licensors, which is used under license within the framework of ERI Scientific Beta activity. The ETFS Diversified-Factor Large Cap US Index Fund and the ETFS Diversified-Factor Developed Europe Index Fund that replicate fully or partially the Scientific Beta United States Multi-Beta Multi-Strategy Equal-Weight index and the Scientific Beta Developed Europe Multi-Beta Multi-Strategy Equal-Weight Index are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by EDHEC Risk Institute Asia Ltd and its licensors and neither EDHEC Risk Institute ASIA Ltd nor its licensors shall have any liability with respect thereto.

For ETFS Zacks Earnings Funds Fund Risk

There are risks associated with investing including possible loss of principal. The prices of the securities in which the Funds invest may decline for a number of reasons, including in response to economic developments and perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers. The Funds do not attempt to outperform an Index or take defensive positions in declining markets. Past performance does not guarantee future results. There can be no assurance that the Funds’ investment objectives will be achieved. Please read the Funds’ prospectus for specific details regarding the Funds’ risk profile. The Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Zacks Investment Research, Inc. (“Licensor”). Licensor makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Funds particularly or the ability of the Zacks Earnings Small Cap U.S. Index (“Index”) or Zacks Earnings Large Cap U.S. Index (“Index”) to track general market performance. Licensor’s only relationship to ETF Securities Limited (“Licensee”) is the licensing of both Indexes that is determined, composed and calculated by Licensor without regard to the Licensee or the Fund. Licensor has no obligation to take the needs of the Licensee or the owners of the Fund into consideration in determining, composing or calculating either Index. Licensor shall not be liable to any person for any error in either Index nor shall it be under any obligation to advise any person of any error therein.

Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.

Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market (i.e. not directly from the Trust). Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the funds, typically in blocks of 50K to 100K shares.

ALPS is not affiliated with ETF Securities, Zacks Investment Research or EDHEC Risk Institute ASIA Ltd.

ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the distributor for the ETFS Trust.