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Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund to Transfer from American Stock Exchange to NYSE Arca in Connection with NYSE Euronext’s Acquisition of Amex | ||
Atlanta, July 8, 2008 – Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund (ticker: GCC) announced that it will transfer the listing of its shares currently listed on the American Stock Exchange (Amex) to NYSE Arca after the close of NYSE Euronext’s planned acquisition of the Amex. The Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund is an ETF that tracks the Reuters Continuous Commodity Index-Total Return, an equal-weight index consisting of 17 different commodities plus a Treasury bill yield. The Amex and NYSE Euronext expect the transaction to close in the third quarter of this year. The proposed acquisition remains subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including the approval of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Specific dates for the transfer in listing of the shares will be provided in advance of the change. The Fund’s ticker symbol is expected to remain the same. Media Contact: Cooper Anderson | ||
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 406 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.
About Greenhaven Continous Commodity Index Fund
The Greenhaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund is an ETF that tracks the Reuter’s Continuous Commodity Index-Total Return, an equal-weight index consisting of 17 different commodities plus a Treasury bill yield. The managing owner of the Fund is Greenhaven Commodity Services, LLC, which in turn is owned by Greenhaven, LLC, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Greenhaven, LLC is a company that specializes in commodities.
Please note that this Fund may not be suitable for all investors.