American Stock Exchange News Release

Options Release
Media Contact: Bari Trontz
American Stock Exchange
212-306-8964/bari.trontz@amex.com

AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE TO TRADE OPTIONS ON DIAMONDS TRUST, SERIES I

New York, October 17, 2006 -  American Stock Exchange (Amex) will launch trading in options on Wednesday, October 18, 2006 on DIAMONDS Trust, Series I:

  • DIAMONDS Trust, Series I (Symbol: DIA)

    The DIAMONDS Trust, Series I is a unit investment trust incorporated in the USA. The Trust consists of portfolio representing all 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Trust entitles its holders to proportional monthly cash payments representing dividends paid by the underlying stocks.

    The specialist unit selected is AGS/STR/OTA.

    • About American Stock Exchange

    The American Stock Exchange® (Amex®) offers trading across a full range of equities, options and exchange traded funds (ETFs), including structured products and HOLDRSSM. In addition to its role as a national equities market, the Amex is the pioneer of the ETF, responsible for bringing the first domestic product to market in 1993. Leading the industry in ETF listings, the Amex lists 208 ETFs to date. The Amex is also one of the largest options exchanges in the U.S., trading options on broad-based and sector indexes as well as domestic and foreign stocks. For more information, please visit www.amex.com