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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2)

File Number 333-169119

 

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Pricing Supplement to the Prospectus

dated August 31, 2010

and the Prospectus Supplement

dated May 27, 2011

$3,500,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM ETN

$350,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Agriculture Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$125,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Aluminum Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$90,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Cocoa Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$190,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Coffee Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$325,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Copper Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$150,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$250,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Energy Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$362,500,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Grains Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$250,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$125,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Lead Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$450,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Livestock Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$767,500,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$250,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Nickel Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$175,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$125,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Precious Metals Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$162,500,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Softs Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$85,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Sugar Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$175,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Tin Subindex Total Return SM ETN

This pricing supplement relates to 19 series of iPath ® Exchange-Traded Notes (the “ ETNs ”) that Barclays Bank PLC may issue from time to time. One series is linked to the Dow Jones–UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM (the “ Commodity Index ”), and the other 18 series are each linked to a sub-index of the Commodity Index (the “ Sub-Indices ”, and together with the Commodity Index, the “ Indices ”). The ETNs do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity and do not pay any interest during their term. Instead, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars at maturity or upon early redemption based on the performance of the Index to which your ETNs are linked, less an investor fee.

You may lose some or all of your principal if you invest in the ETNs. Any payment on the ETNs at or prior to maturity is subject to the creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC and is not guaranteed by any third party. See “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page PS-12 of this pricing supplement for risks relating to an investment in the ETNs.

The principal terms of each series of ETNs are as follows:

Issuer: Barclays Bank PLC

Series: Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A

Inception, Issuance and Maturity :

 

   

The ETNs linked to the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM (the “ Commodity Index ETNs ”) were first sold on June 6, 2006; were first issued on June 9, 2006; and are due on June 12, 2036.

 

   

The ETNs linked to the Dow Jones-UBS Agriculture Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Agriculture ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Copper Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Copper ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Energy Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Energy ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Grains Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Grains ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Industrial Metals ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Livestock Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Livestock ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Natural Gas ETNs ”) and the Dow Jones-UBS Nickel Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Nickel ETNs ”), were each first sold on October 23, 2007; were each first issued on October 26, 2007; and are each due on October 22, 2037.

 

   

The ETNs linked to the Dow Jones-UBS Aluminum Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Aluminum ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Cocoa Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Cocoa ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Coffee Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Coffee ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Cotton ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Lead Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Lead ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Platinum ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Precious Metals Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Precious Metals ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Softs Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Softs ETNs ”), the Dow Jones-UBS Sugar Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Sugar ETNs ”) and the Dow Jones-UBS Tin Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Tin ETNs ”) were each first sold on June 24, 2008; were each first issued on June 27, 2008; and each will be due on June 24, 2038.

Secondary Market: We have listed the ETNs on the NYSE Arca stock exchange (“ NYSE Arca ”) under the following ticker symbols: Commodity Index ETNs (DJP), Agriculture ETNs (JJA), Copper ETNs (JJC), Energy ETNs (JJE), Grains ETNs (JJG), Industrial Metals ETNs (JJM), Livestock ETNs (COW), Natural Gas ETNs (GAZ), Nickel ETNs (JJN); Aluminum ETNs (JJU), Cocoa ETNs (NIB), Coffee ETNs (JO), Cotton ETNs (BAL), Lead ETNs (LD), Platinum ETNs (PGM), Precious Metals ETNs (JJP), Softs ETNs (JJS), Sugar ETNs (SGG) and Tin ETNs (JJT). We have also listed the Commodity Index ETNs on the Singapore Exchange Limited (“ SGX ”) under the following ticker symbol: J1Q7. To the extent an active secondary market in the ETNs exists, we expect that investors will purchase and sell the ETNs primarily in this secondary market.

Sale to Public : We sold a portion of the ETNs on the inception date at 100% of their stated principal amount. The remainder of the ETNs of each series will be offered and sold from time to time through Barclays Capital Inc., as agent. Sales of the ETNs by us after the inception date will be made at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to market prices or at negotiated prices. Barclays Capital Inc. will not receive an agent’s commission in connection with sales of the ETNs. Please see “Supplemental Plan of Distribution” in this pricing supplement for more information.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined that this pricing supplement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

Patent pending

 

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Pricing Supplement dated May 8, 2013

Issued in denominations of $50


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Underlying Indices: The return on each series of ETNs is linked to the performance of the Index to which those ETNs are linked. The Commodity Index is designed to be a benchmark for commodities as an asset class, and the Sub-Indices are each designed to be benchmarks for specific types of commodities as an asset class. Each Index is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through an unleveraged investment in the futures contract or contracts on the physical commodity or commodities comprising the relevant Index plus the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills. The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes SM are a joint product of DJI Opco, LLC, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“ DJI Opco ”), and UBS Securities LLC (“ UBS ”). The Indices are determined, composed and calculated by DJI Opco in conjunction with UBS.

Payment at Maturity: If you hold your ETNs to maturity, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars at maturity in an amount equal to (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the final valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the final valuation date.

Early Redemption: Subject to the notification requirements described below, you may redeem your ETNs on any redemption date during the term of the ETNs. If you redeem your ETNs, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars on such date in an amount equal to the daily redemption value, which is (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the applicable valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the applicable valuation date. You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date.

Redemption Mechanics: In order to redeem your ETNs on a redemption date, you must deliver a notice of redemption to us via email by no later than 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date and follow the procedures set forth under “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Redemption Procedures”. If you fail to comply with these procedures, your notice will be deemed ineffective.

Valuation Date: Valuation date means:

 

   

in the case of the Commodity Index ETNs, each business day from June 15, 2006 to June 5, 2036, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to Thursday, June 5, 2036 as the “ final valuation date ” for the Commodity Index ETNs;

 

   

in the case of the Agriculture ETNs, Copper ETNs, Energy ETNs, Grains ETNs, Industrial Metals ETNs, Livestock ETNs, Natural Gas ETNs and Nickel ETNs, each business day from October 24, 2007 to October 15, 2037, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to Thursday, October 15, 2037 as the “ final valuation date ” for these series of ETNs; and

 

   

in the case of the Aluminum ETNs, Cocoa ETNs, Coffee ETNs, Cotton ETNs, Lead ETNs, Platinum ETNs, Precious Metals ETNs, Softs ETNs, Sugar ETNs and Tin ETNs each business day from June 25, 2008 to June 17, 2038, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to June 17, 2038 as the “ final valuation date ” for these series of ETNs.

Redemption Date: A redemption date for each series of ETNs is the third business day following each valuation date (other than the final valuation date). The final redemption date will be the third business day following the valuation date that is immediately prior to the final valuation date.

Index Factor: The index factor for a series of ETNs on any given day will be equal to the closing value of the Index to which those ETNs are linked on that day divided by the initial index level. The initial index level is the closing value of the underlying Index on the inception date of the ETNs.

Investor Fee: The investor fee for a series of ETNs is equal to 0.75% per year times the principal amount of your ETNs times the applicable index factor, calculated on a daily basis in the following manner: The investor fee on the inception date of the ETNs will equal zero. On each subsequent calendar day until maturity or early redemption, the investor fee will increase by an amount equal to (1) 0.75% times (2) the principal amount of your ETNs times (3) the applicable index factor on that day (or, if such day is not a trading day, the index factor on the immediately preceding trading day) divided by (4) 365.

Because the investor fee reduces the amount of your return at maturity or upon redemption, the value of the underlying Index must increase significantly in order for you to receive at least the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption. If the value of the Index decreases or does not increase sufficiently, you will receive less than the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption.

Trading Day: A trading day with respect to any series of ETNs is a day on which (i) the value of the Index to which the ETNs are linked is published by DJI Opco and UBS, (ii) trading is generally conducted on NYSE Arca and (iii) trading is generally conducted on the markets on which the futures contracts underlying the respective Index are traded, in each case as determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion.

CUSIP Numbers: Commodity Index ETNs—06738C778; Agriculture ETNs—06739H206; Aluminum ETNs—06739H321; Cocoa ETNs—06739H313; Coffee ETNs—06739H297; Copper ETNs—06739F101; Cotton ETNs—06739H271; Energy ETNs—06739H750; Grains ETNs—06739H305; Industrial Metals ETNs—06738G407; Lead ETNs—06739H263; Livestock ETNs—06739H743; Natural Gas ETNs—06739H644; Nickel ETNs—06739F119; Platinum ETNs—06739H255; Precious Metals ETNs—06739H248; Softs ETNs—06739H230; Sugar ETNs—06739H214; Tin ETNs—06739H198.

Previous Issuances: The ETNs were issued prior to the date of this pricing supplement, at the following times and in the following amounts:

 

   

10,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 9, 2006.

 

   

5,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 3, 2006.

 

   

5,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on November 28, 2006.

 

   

5,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on December 26, 2006.

 

   

5,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on January 29, 2007.

 

   

10,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on April 13, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on July 2, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on August 13, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Agriculture ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Copper ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Energy ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Grains ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Industrial Metals ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Livestock ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Natural Gas ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

5,000,000 Nickel ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 26, 2007.

 

   

10,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on February 1, 2008.

 

   

1,000,000 Livestock ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 16, 2008.

 

   

1,000,000 Livestock ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 23, 2008.

 

   

1,000,000 Livestock ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 23, 2008.

 

   

1,000,000 Livestock ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 25, 2008.

 

   

2,500,000 Aluminum ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

500,000 Cocoa ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

500,000 Coffee ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

500,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.


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2,500,000 Lead ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

2,500,000 Platinum ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

2,500,000 Precious Metals ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

1,000,000 Softs ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

500,000 Sugar ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

2,500,000 Tin ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 27, 2008.

 

   

5,000,000 Natural Gas ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on June 15, 2009.

 

   

2,500,000 Natural Gas ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on August 20, 2009.

 

   

1,000,000 Platinum ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on August 20, 2009.

 

   

250,000 Sugar ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on August 20, 2009.

 

   

2,850,000 Natural Gas ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on August 25, 2009.

 

   

500,000 Sugar ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on September 4, 2009.

 

   

500,000 Cocoa ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 21, 2009.

 

   

250,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on October 21, 2009.

 

   

250,000 Sugar ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on April 1, 2010

 

   

200,000 Sugar ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on April 15, 2010.

 

   

10,000,000 Commodity Index ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on November 11, 2010.

 

   

200,000 Coffee ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on November 11, 2010.

 

   

250,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on November 11, 2010.

 

   

1,500,000 Copper ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on January 13, 2011.

 

   

1,250,000 Grains ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on February 4, 2011.

 

   

250,000 Softs ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on February 4, 2011.

 

   

250,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on February 9, 2011.

 

   

1,000,000 Grains ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on February 14, 2011.

 

   

250,000 Softs ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 3, 2011.

 

   

300,000 Coffee ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 14, 2011

 

   

500,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 21, 2011.

 

   

500,000 Softs ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 21, 2011.

 

   

750,000 Agriculture ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 22, 2011.

 

   

500,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 22, 2011.

 

   

500,000 Softs ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 22, 2011.

 

   

750,000 Cotton ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 24, 2011.

 

   

1,000,000 Tin ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 24, 2011.

 

   

750,000 Agriculture ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 25, 2011.

 

   

750,000 Softs ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 25, 2011.

 

   

500,000 Agriculture ETNs, principal amount $50 each, were issued on March 30, 2011.

 

   

1,000,000 Coffee ETNs, principal amount $50 each were issued on May 6, 2011.

 

   

1,000,000 Coffee ETNs, principal amount $50 each were issued on May 10, 2011.

 

   

800,000 Cocoa ETNs, principal amount $50 each were issued on May 17, 2012.

 

   

800,000 Coffee ETNs, principal amount $50 each were issued on January 30, 2013.

We may use this pricing supplement in the initial sale of ETNs. In addition, Barclays Capital Inc. or another of our affiliates may use this pricing supplement in market-making transactions in any ETNs after their initial sale. Unless we or our agent informs you otherwise in the confirmation of sale or in a notice delivered at the same time as the confirmation of sale, this pricing supplement is being used in a market-making transaction.

The ETNs are not deposit liabilities of Barclays Bank PLC and are not insured by the United States Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency of the United States, the United Kingdom or any other jurisdiction.

Temporary Suspension of Further Issuances of iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS

Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ETNs and Temporary Suspension of Further Sales and Issuances of iPath ® Dow

Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM ETNs.

On August 21, 2009, Barclays Bank PLC announced that it was temporarily suspending further issuances of the iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ETNs (“ Natural Gas ETNs ”), which was effective following the issuance of the 2,850,000 Natural Gas ETNs on August 25, 2009 as specified herein. On October 15, 2009, Barclays Bank PLC announced that it was temporarily suspending further sales from inventory and further issuances of the iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM ETNs (“ Platinum ETNs ”) As described in this pricing supplement, under the heading “Risk Factors—The Market Value of Each Series of ETNs May Be Influenced by Many Unpredictable Factors”, the market value of the ETNs, including the Natural Gas ETNs and the Platinum ETNs, may be influenced by, among other things, the levels of supply and demand for such ETNs. It is possible that this suspension may influence the market value of the Natural Gas ETNs and the Platinum ETNs. Barclays Bank PLC believes that the limitations on issuance and sale implemented may cause an imbalance of supply and demand in the secondary market for the Natural Gas ETNs and the Platinum ETNs, which may cause the Natural Gas ETNs and the Platinum ETNs to trade at a premium or discount in relation to their indicative value. Therefore, any purchase of the Natural Gas ETNs or the Platinum ETNs in the secondary market may be at a purchase price significantly different from their indicative value.

For information on the current regulatory review and its potential impact on the ETNs, please refer to the section titled “Risk Factors—Changes in Law or Regulation Relating to Commodities Futures Contracts May Adversely Affect the Market Value of your ETNs and the Amounts Payable on Your ETNs” in this pricing supplement.


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PRICING SUPPLEMENT   

PRICING SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY

     PS-1   

RISK FACTORS

     PS-12   

THE INDICES – GENERAL INFORMATION

     PS-32   

THE COMMODITY INDEX

     PS-35   

THE AGRICULTURE SUB-INDEX

     PS-41   

THE ALUMINUM SUB-INDEX

     PS-43   

COCOA SUB-INDEX

     PS-45   

COFFEE SUB-INDEX

     PS-47   

COPPER SUB-INDEX

     PS-49   

COTTON SUB-INDEX

     PS-51   

ENERGY SUB-INDEX

     PS-53   

GRAINS SUB-INDEX

     PS-55   

INDUSTRIAL METALS SUB-INDEX

     PS-57   

LEAD SUB-INDEX

     PS-59   

LIVESTOCK SUB-INDEX

     PS-61   

NATURAL GAS SUB-INDEX

     PS-63   

NICKEL SUB-INDEX

     PS-65   

PLATINUM SUB-INDEX

     PS-67   

PRECIOUS METALS SUB-INDEX

     PS-69   

SOFTS SUB-INDEX

     PS-71   

SUGAR SUB-INDEX

     PS-73   

TIN SUB-INDEX

     PS-75   

LICENSE AGREEMENTS

     PS-77   

VALUATION OF THE ETNS

     PS-79   

SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE ETNS

     PS-80   

CLEARANCE AND SETTLEMENT

     PS-86   

USE OF PROCEEDS AND HEDGING

     PS-86   

MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

     PS-87   

SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

     PS-90   

NOTICE OF REDEMPTION

     A-1   

CONFIRMATION OF REDEMPTION

     B-1   
PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT   

SUMMARY

     S-1   

RISK FACTORS

     S-6   

DESCRIPTION OF MEDIUM-TERM NOTES

     S-32   

TERMS OF THE NOTES

     S-38   

INTEREST MECHANICS

     S-45   

CERTAIN FEATURES OF THE NOTES

     S-48   

DESCRIPTION OF UNIVERSAL WARRANTS

     S-57   

TERMS OF THE WARRANTS

     S-62   

CERTAIN FEATURES OF THE WARRANTS

     S-66   

REFERENCE ASSETS

     S-72   

CLEARANCE AND SETTLEMENT

     S-114   

EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT

     S-120   

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

     S-122   

USE OF PROCEEDS AND HEDGING

     S-131   

CERTAIN U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

     S-132   

VALIDITY OF SECURITIES

     S-147   


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PROSPECTUS

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

     1   

INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE

     1   

THE BARCLAYS BANK GROUP

     2   

USE OF PROCEEDS

     2   

DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES

     3   

DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS

     20   

GLOBAL SECURITIES

     31   

CLEARANCE AND SETTLEMENT

     32   

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERENCE SHARES

     36   

DESCRIPTION OF AMERICAN DEPOSITARY SHARES

     42   

DESCRIPTION OF SHARE CAPITAL

     48   

TAX CONSIDERATIONS

     49   

PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

     68   

SERVICE OF PROCESS AND ENFORCEMENT OF LIABILITIES

     71   

WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

     72   

FURTHER INFORMATION

     72   

VALIDITY OF SECURITIES

     72   

EXPERTS

     72   

EXPENSES OF ISSUANCE AND DISTRIBUTION

     73   


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The following is a summary of terms of 19 series of iPath ® Exchange-Traded Notes (the “ ETNs ”) that Barclays Bank PLC may issue from time to time, as well as a discussion of risks and other considerations you should take into account when deciding whether to invest in the ETNs. The information in this section is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed explanations set forth elsewhere in this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement. References to the “prospectus” mean our accompanying prospectus, dated August 31, 2010, and references to the “prospectus supplement” mean our accompanying prospectus supplement, dated May 27, 2011, which supplements the prospectus.

We may, without your consent, create and issue additional securities having the same terms and conditions as the ETNs. We may consolidate the additional securities to form a single class with the outstanding ETNs.

This section summarizes the following aspects of the ETNs:

 

 

What are the ETNs and how do they work?

 

 

How do you redeem your ETNs?

 

 

What are some of the risks of the ETNs?

 

 

Is this the right investment for you?

 

 

What are the tax consequences?

 

 

How do the ETNs perform?

What Are the ETNs and How Do They Work?

Each series of ETNs are medium-term notes that are uncollateralized debt securities and are linked to the performance of an underlying index. One series is linked to the Dow Jones—UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM (the “ Commodity Index ”), and the other 18 series are each linked to a sub-index of the Commodity Index (the “ Sub-Indices ”, and together with the Commodity Index, the “ Indices ”). The ETNs will be issued in denominations of $50.

The Indices

Each Index is composed of one or more futures contracts on physical commodities (the “ index components ”) and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

According to publicly available information, as of March 18, 2010, CME Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CME) and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. (“ Dow Jones ”) announced the launch of a new joint venture company, CME Group Index Services LLC (“ CME Indexes ”). CME Group Inc. has a 90% ownership interest and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. has a 10% ownership interest in CME Indexes. More information relating to the joint venture will be available publicly at a later date.

The Indices are determined, composed and calculated by DJI Opco, LLC (“ DJI Opco ”), in each case, in conjunction with UBS Securities LLC (“ UBS ”, and together with DJI Opco, the “ index sponsors ”).

The Indices are as follows (for additional information on each Index, please see the section entitled “The Indices—General Information”, as well as the Index-specific sections, in this pricing supplement):

 

 

The Commodity Index is designed to be a benchmark for commodities as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following 20 physical commodities: aluminum, coffee, copper, corn, cotton, crude oil (WTI and Brent), gold, heating oil, lean hogs, live cattle, natural gas, nickel, silver, soybean meal, soybean oil, soybeans, sugar, unleaded gasoline, wheat (Soft (Chicago) and Hard Red Winter (Kansas City)) and zinc. We refer to the ETNs linked to the Commodity Index as the “ Commodity Index ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Agriculture Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Agriculture Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for agricultural commodities as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following eight commodities: coffee, corn, cotton, soybean meal, soybean oil, soybeans, sugar and wheat (futures contracts for Soft (Chicago) and Hard Red Winter (Kansas City)). We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Agriculture Sub-Index as the “ Agriculture ETNs ”.

 

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The Dow Jones-UBS Aluminum Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Aluminum Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for aluminum as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of aluminum. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Aluminum Sub-Index as the “ Aluminum ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Cocoa Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Cocoa Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for cocoa as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of cocoa. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Cocoa Sub-Index as the “ Cocoa ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Coffee Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Coffee Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for coffee as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of coffee. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Coffee Sub-Index as the “ Coffee ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Copper Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Copper Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for copper as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of copper. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Copper Sub-Index as the “ Copper ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Cotton Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for cotton as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of cotton. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Cotton Sub-Index as the “ Cotton ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Energy Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Energy Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for energy-related commodities as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following four commodities: crude oil (futures contract for Brent crude oil and WTI crude oil), heating oil, natural gas and unleaded gasoline. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Energy Sub-Index as the “ Energy ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Grains Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Grains Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for grains as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following five commodities: corn, soybean meal, soybean oil, soybeans and wheat (futures contracts for Soft (Chicago) and Hard Red Winter (Kansas City)). We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Grains Sub-Index as the “ Grains ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Industrial Metals Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for industrial metals as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following four commodities: aluminum, copper, nickel and zinc. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Industrial Metals Sub-Index as the “ Industrial Metals ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Lead Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Lead Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for lead as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of lead. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Lead Sub-Index as the “ Lead ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Livestock Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Livestock Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for livestock as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following two commodities: lean hogs and live cattle. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Livestock Sub-Index as the “ Livestock ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Natural Gas Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for natural gas as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of natural gas. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Natural Gas Sub-Index as the “ Natural Gas ETNs ”.

 

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The Dow Jones-UBS Nickel Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Nickel Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for nickel as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of nickel. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Nickel Sub-Index as the “ Nickel ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Platinum Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for platinum as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of platinum. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Platinum Sub-Index as the “ Platinum ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Precious Metals Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Precious Metals Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for precious metals as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following two commodities: gold and silver. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Precious Metals Sub-Index as the “ Precious Metals ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Softs Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Softs Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for soft commodities as an asset class and is currently composed of futures contracts on the following three commodities: coffee, cotton and sugar. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Softs Sub-Index as the “ Softs ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Sugar Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Sugar Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for sugar as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of sugar. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Sugar Sub-Index as the “ Sugar ETNs ”.

 

 

The Dow Jones-UBS Tin Subindex Total Return SM (the “ Tin Sub-Index ”) is designed to be a benchmark for tin as an asset class and is currently composed of one futures contract on the commodity of tin. We refer to the series of ETNs linked to the Tin Sub-Index as the “ Tin ETNs ”.

We refer to the Sub-Indices with multiple index components as the “ multiple-component Sub-Indices ”, and we refer to the Sub-Indices with a single index component as the “ single-component Sub-Indices ”.

Inception, Issuance and Maturity

The Commodity Index ETNs were each first sold on June 6, 2006, which we refer to as their “ inception date ”. Each series of ETNs was first issued on June 9, 2006, and each will be due on June 12, 2036.

The following series of ETNs (the “ second-group ETNs ”) were each first sold on October 23, 2007, which we refer to as their “ inception date ”:

 

 

Agriculture ETNs

 

 

Copper ETNs

 

 

Energy ETNs

 

 

Grains ETNs

 

 

Industrial Metals ETNs

 

 

Livestock ETNs

 

 

Natural Gas ETNs

 

 

Nickel ETNs

Each of these series of ETNs was first issued on October 26, 2007, and each is due on October 22, 2037.

The following series of ETNs (the “ third-group ETNs ”) were each first sold on June 24, 2008, which we refer to as their “ inception date ”:

 

 

Aluminum ETNs

 

 

Cocoa ETNs

 

 

Coffee ETNs

 

 

Cotton ETNs

 

 

Lead ETNs

 

 

Platinum ETNs

 

 

Precious Metals ETNs

 

 

Softs ETNs

 

 

Sugar ETNs

 

 

Tin ETNs

Each of these series of ETNs was first issued on June 27, 2008, and each will be due on June 24, 2038.

 

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Payment at Maturity or Upon Redemption

If you have not previously redeemed your ETNs, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars at maturity in an amount equal to (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the final valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the final valuation date.

Prior to maturity, you may, subject to certain restrictions, redeem your ETNs on any redemption date during the term of the ETNs, provided that you present at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series for redemption, or your broker or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or other financial institution not required to register as a broker-dealer to engage in securities transactions) bundles your ETNs for redemption with those of other investors to reach this minimum. If you choose to redeem your ETNs on a redemption date, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars on such date in an amount equal to the daily redemption value, which is (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the applicable valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the applicable valuation date.

The “ index factor ” for a series of ETNs on any given day will be equal to the closing value of the Index underlying those ETNs on that day divided by the initial index level. The “ initial index level ” for a series of ETNs is the closing value of the Index underlying those ETNs on the inception date of those ETNs.

The “ investor fee ” for a series of ETNs is equal to 0.75% per year times the principal amount of your ETNs times the applicable index factor, calculated on a daily basis in the following manner. The investor fee on the inception date of the ETNs will equal zero. On each subsequent calendar day until maturity or early redemption, the investor fee will increase by an amount equal to (1) 0.75% times (2) the principal amount of your ETNs times (3) the applicable index factor on that day (or, if such day is not a trading day, the index factor on the immediately preceding trading day) divided by (4) 365.

A “ valuation date ” is:

 

 

in the case of the Commodity Index ETNs, each business day from June 15, 2006 to June 5, 2036, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to Thursday, June 5, 2036, as the “ final valuation date ” for the Commodity Index ETNs;

 

 

in the case of the second-group ETNs, each business day from October 24, 2007 to October 15, 2037, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to Thursday, October 15, 2037, as the “ final valuation date ” for these series of ETNs; and

 

 

in the case of the third-group ETNs, each business day from June 25, 2008 to June 17, 2038, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to June 17, 2038, as the “ final valuation date ” for these series of ETNs.

A “ redemption date ” is the third business day following a valuation date (other than the final valuation date). The final redemption date for each series of ETNs will be the third business day following the valuation date that is immediately prior to the final valuation date for that series of ETNs.

A “ trading day ” with respect to any series of ETNs is a day on which (i) the value of the Index to which the ETNs are linked is published by DJI Opco and UBS (ii) trading is generally conducted on the NYSE Arca and (iii) trading is generally conducted on the markets on which the futures contracts underlying the respective Index are traded, in each case as determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion.

We will not pay you interest during the term of the ETNs.

For a further description of how your payment at maturity will be calculated, see “—How Do the ETNs Perform? —Hypothetical Examples” and “Specific Terms of the ETNs” in this pricing supplement.

 

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Because the investor fee reduces the amount of your return at maturity or upon redemption, the value of the Index underlying your ETNs must increase significantly in order for you to receive at least the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption. If the value of the Index decreases or does not increase sufficiently, you will receive less than the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption.

How Do You Redeem Your ETNs?

We have listed the ETNs on NYSE Arca. We have also listed the Commodity Index ETNs on SGX. To the extent that an active secondary market in the ETNs exists, we expect that investors will purchase and sell the ETNs primarily in this secondary market.

To redeem your ETNs, you must instruct your broker or other person through whom you hold your ETNs to take the following steps:

 

 

deliver a notice of redemption, which is attached as Annex A, to us via email by no later than 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date. If we receive your notice by the time specified in the preceding sentence, we will respond by sending you a form of confirmation of redemption, which is attached as Annex B;

 

 

deliver the signed confirmation of redemption to us via facsimile in the specified form by 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the same day. We or our affiliate must acknowledge receipt in order for your confirmation to be effective;

 

 

instruct your Depository Trust Company (“ DTC ”) custodian to book a delivery vs. payment trade with respect to your ETNs on the valuation date at a price equal to the applicable daily redemption value, facing Barclays DTC 5101; and

 

 

cause your DTC custodian to deliver the trade as booked for settlement via DTC at or prior to 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the applicable redemption date (the third business day following the valuation date).

Different brokerage firms may have different deadlines for accepting instructions from their customers. Accordingly, you should consult the brokerage firm through which you own your interest in the ETNs in respect of such deadlines. If we do not receive your notice of redemption by 4:00 p.m., New York City time, or your confirmation of redemption by 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date, your notice will not be effective and we will not redeem your ETNs on the applicable redemption date. Any redemption instructions for which we (or our affiliate) receive a valid confirmation in accordance with the procedures described above will be irrevocable.

What Are Some of the Risks of the ETNs?

An investment in the ETNs involves risks. Some of these risks are summarized here, but we urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks in “Risk Factors” in this pricing supplement.

 

 

Uncertain Principal Repayment —If the value of the Index underlying your ETNs decreases, or does not increase by an amount greater than the investor fee applicable to your ETNs, you will receive less than your original investment in the ETNs.

 

 

Commodity Market Risk —The return on each series of ETNs is linked to the performance of an Index which, in turn, is linked to the prices of its index components. The index components of each Index are one or more futures contracts on physical commodities. Commodity prices may change unpredictably, affecting the value of the index components and, consequently, the value of your ETNs in unforeseeable ways.

 

 

Limited or Lack of Portfolio Diversification —The index components of the Commodity Index ETNs are concentrated in the commodities sector, and the index components of the Sub-Indices are concentrated in one part of the commodities sector or in one commodity. Your investment may therefore carry risks similar to a concentrated securities investment in a limited number of industries or sectors (in the case of the Commodity Index ETNs), in one industry or sector (in the case of the series of ETNs linked to multiple-component Sub-Indices) or in one issuer (in the case of the series of ETNs linked to single-component Sub-Indices).

 

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No Interest Payments —You will not receive any periodic interest payments on the ETNs.

 

 

A Trading Market for the ETNs May Not Exist —Although we have listed the ETNs on NYSE Arca and have also listed the Commodity Index ETNs on SGX, a trading market for any series of ETNs may not exist at any time. Certain affiliates of Barclays Bank PLC intend to engage in limited purchase and resale transactions. If they do, however, they are not required to do so and may stop at any time. We are not required to maintain any listing of the ETNs on NYSE Arca, SGX or any other exchange.

Is This the Right Investment for You?

The ETNs may be a suitable investment for you if:

 

 

You are willing to accept the risk of fluctuations in commodities prices in general and prices of the index components of the Index underlying your ETNs in particular.

 

 

You believe the value of the Index underlying your ETNs will increase by an amount sufficient to offset the investor fee during the term of the ETNs.

 

 

You seek an investment with a return linked to the performance of the Index underlying your ETNs.

 

 

You do not seek current income from this investment.

 

 

You do not seek a guaranteed return of principal.

The ETNs may not be a suitable investment for you if:

 

 

You are not willing to be exposed to fluctuations in commodities prices in general and prices of the index components of the Index underlying your ETNs in particular.

 

 

You believe the value of the Index underlying your ETNs will decrease or will not increase by an amount sufficient to offset the investor fee during the term of the ETNs.

 

 

You prefer the lower risk and therefore accept the potentially lower returns of fixed income investments with comparable maturities and credit ratings.

 

 

You seek current income from your investment.

 

 

You seek a guaranteed return of principal.

What Are the Tax Consequences?

Absent a change in law or an administrative or judicial ruling to the contrary, pursuant to the terms of the ETNs, by purchasing the ETNs you agree to treat each series of the ETNs for all U.S. federal income tax purposes as a pre-paid executory contract with respect to the relevant Index. If the ETNs are so treated, you should generally recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale, early redemption or maturity of your ETNs in an amount equal to the difference between the amount you receive at such time and your tax basis in the ETNs.

The U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in the ETNs are uncertain. In the opinion of our counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, your ETNs should be treated as described above. However, it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service may assert an alternative treatment. Because of this uncertainty, we urge you to consult your own tax advisor as to the tax consequences of your investment in the ETNs.

For a more complete discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in the ETNs, including possible alternative treatments for the ETNs, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” below.

Conflicts of Interest

Barclays Capital Inc. is an affiliate of Barclays Bank PLC and, as such, has a “conflict of interest” in this offering within the meaning of NASD Rule 2720, as administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

 

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(“ FINRA ”). Consequently, this offering is being conducted in compliance with the provisions of Rule 2720 (or any successor rule thereto). For more information, please refer to “Plan of Distribution—Conflict of Interest” in the accompanying prospectus supplement.

How Do the ETNs Perform?

Set forth below is an explanation of the steps necessary to calculate the payment on any series of ETNs at maturity or upon redemption.

Step 1: Calculate the investor fee

The investor fee for a series of ETNs is equal to 0.75% per year times the principal amount of your ETNs times the applicable index factor, calculated on a daily basis in the following manner. The investor fee on the inception date of the ETNs will equal zero. On each subsequent calendar day until maturity or early redemption, the investor fee will increase by an amount equal to (1) 0.75% times (2) the principal amount of your ETNs times (3) the applicable index factor on that day (or, if such day is not a trading day, the index factor on the immediately preceding trading day) divided by (4) 365.

Step 2: Calculate the payment

You will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars at maturity or upon redemption, as applicable, in an amount equal to (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the applicable valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the applicable valuation date.

Because the investor fee reduces the amount of your return at maturity or upon redemption, the value of the Index underlying your ETNs must increase significantly in order for you to receive at least the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption. If the value of the Index decreases or does not increase sufficiently, you will receive less than the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption.

 

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Hypothetical Examples

 

The following examples show how a series of ETNs would perform in hypothetical circumstances, assuming a starting level for the relevant Index of 100. We have included two examples in which the relevant Index has increased by approximately 152.932% at maturity, as well as two examples in which the relevant Index has decreased by approximately 51.27% at maturity. These examples highlight the behavior of the investor fee in different circumstances. Because the investor fee is a weighted average measure, the absolute level of the investor fee will be dependent upon the path taken by the respective Index to arrive at its ending level. The figures in these examples have been rounded for convenience. Figures for year 30 are as of the final valuation date, and given the indicated assumptions, a holder will receive payment at maturity in the indicated amount, according to the indicated formula.

The hypothetical examples in this section do not take into account the effects of applicable taxes. The after-tax return you receive on a series of ETNs will depend on the U.S. tax treatment of your ETNs and on your particular circumstances. Accordingly, the after-tax rate of return of your ETNs could be different than the after-tax return of a direct investment in the components of the relevant Index or the relevant Index.

Assumptions:

 

Yearly Fee

 

Days

 

Denomination

 

Starting Index

0.75%

  365   $50.00   100.000

 

A   B   C   D   E   F

Year

 

Index Level

 

Average Yearly
Index Factor

 

Yearly Fee

 

Investor Fee

 

Indicative Value

A

 

B

 

Average of
(B / Starting Index)

 

C × Principal × 0.75%

 

Running Total of D

 

(Principal × Index

Factor) – E

0

  100.000   1.00   $0.00   $0.00   $50.00

1

  106.453   1.03   $0.39   $0.39   $52.84

2

  117.295   1.12   $0.42   $0.81   $57.84

3

  125.035   1.21   $0.45   $1.26   $61.26

4

  136.779   1.31   $0.49   $1.75   $66.64

5

  145.515   1.41   $0.53   $2.28   $70.48

6

  135.840   1.41   $0.53   $2.81   $65.11

7

  126.779   1.31   $0.49   $3.30   $60.09

8

  122.873   1.25   $0.47   $3.77   $57.67

9

  114.723   1.19   $0.45   $4.21   $53.15

10

  110.080   1.12   $0.42   $4.64   $50.40

11

  121.804   1.16   $0.43   $5.07   $55.83

12

  136.163   1.29   $0.48   $5.55   $62.53

13

  148.835   1.42   $0.53   $6.09   $68.33

14

  168.122   1.58   $0.59   $6.68   $77.38

15

  191.939   1.80   $0.68   $7.36   $88.61

16

  214.934   2.03   $0.76   $8.12   $99.35

17

  241.043   2.28   $0.85   $8.98   $111.55

18

  275.149   2.58   $0.97   $9.94   $127.63

19

  306.784   2.91   $1.09   $11.04   $142.36

20

  345.764   3.26   $1.22   $12.26   $160.62

21

  308.847   3.27   $1.23   $13.49   $140.94

22

  277.227   2.93   $1.10   $14.59   $124.03

23

  245.615   2.61   $0.98   $15.57   $107.24

24

  217.093   2.31   $0.87   $16.43   $92.11

25

  191.102   2.04   $0.77   $17.20   $78.35

26

  204.999   1.98   $0.74   $17.94   $84.56

27

  212.336   2.09   $0.78   $18.72   $87.44

28

  229.229   2.21   $0.83   $19.55   $95.06

29

  245.614   2.37   $0.89   $20.44   $102.37

30

  252.932   2.49   $0.93   $21.38   $105.09
         

 

Annualized Index Return   3.14%
Annualized iPath ® Indicative Value Return   2.51%

 

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Hypothetical Examples

 

 

A   B   C   D   E   F

Year

 

Index Level

 

Average Yearly
Index Factor

 

Yearly Fee

 

Investor Fee

 

Indicative Value

A

 

B

 

Average of
(B / Starting Index)

 

C × Principal × 0.75%

 

Running Total of D

 

(Principal × Index

Factor) – E

0

  100.000   1.00   $0.00   $0.00   $50.00

1

  107.572   1.04   $0.39   $0.39   $53.40

2

  115.718   1.12   $0.42   $0.81   $57.05

3

  124.480   1.20   $0.45   $1.26   $60.98

4

  133.906   1.29   $0.48   $1.74   $65.21

5

  144.046   1.39   $0.52   $2.26   $69.76

6

  154.954   1.49   $0.56   $2.82   $74.65

7

  166.687   1.61   $0.60   $3.43   $79.92

8

  179.309   1.73   $0.65   $4.08   $85.58

9

  192.887   1.86   $0.70   $4.77   $91.67

10

  207.493   2.00   $0.75   $5.52   $98.22

11

  223.205   2.15   $0.81   $6.33   $105.27

12

  240.107   2.32   $0.87   $7.20   $112.85

13

  258.288   2.49   $0.93   $8.14   $121.01

14

  281.760   2.70   $1.01   $9.15   $131.73

15

  377.188   3.29   $1.24   $10.38   $178.21

16

  466.900   4.22   $1.58   $11.97   $221.48

17

  446.892   4.57   $1.71   $13.68   $209.77

18

  427.742   4.37   $1.64   $15.32   $198.55

19

  409.412   4.19   $1.57   $16.89   $187.82

20

  391.868   4.01   $1.50   $18.39   $177.54

21

  375.076   3.83   $1.44   $19.83   $167.71

22

  359.003   3.67   $1.38   $21.21   $158.30

23

  343.619   3.51   $1.32   $22.52   $149.29

24

  328.894   3.36   $1.26   $23.78   $140.66

25

  314.800   3.22   $1.21   $24.99   $132.41

26

  301.310   3.08   $1.16   $26.15   $124.51

27

  288.399   2.95   $1.11   $27.25   $116.95

28

  276.040   2.82   $1.06   $28.31   $109.71

29

  264.211   2.70   $1.01   $29.32   $102.78

30

  252.932   2.59   $0.97   $30.29   $96.17
         

 

Annualized Index Return   3.14%
Annualized iPath ® Indicative Value Return   2.20%

 

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Hypothetical Examples

 

 

A   B   C   D   E   F

Year

 

Index Level

 

Average Yearly
Index Factor

 

Yearly Fee

 

Investor Fee

 

Indicative Value

A

 

B

 

Average of
(B / Starting Index)

 

C × Principal × 0.75%

 

Running Total of D

 

(Principal × Index

Factor) – E

0

  100.000   1.00   $0.00   $0.00   $50.00

1

  92.022   0.96   $0.36   $0.36   $45.65

2

  87.127   0.90   $0.34   $0.70   $42.87

3

  80.596   0.84   $0.31   $1.01   $39.29

4

  74.500   0.78   $0.29   $1.30   $35.95

5

  69.498   0.72   $0.27   $1.57   $33.18

6

  74.478   0.72   $0.27   $1.84   $35.40

7

  81.170   0.78   $0.29   $2.13   $38.45

8

  88.734   0.85   $0.32   $2.45   $41.92

9

  94.498   0.92   $0.34   $2.80   $44.45

10

  103.547   0.99   $0.37   $3.17   $48.61

11

  93.513   0.99   $0.37   $3.54   $43.22

12

  86.465   0.90   $0.34   $3.87   $39.36

13

  79.441   0.83   $0.31   $4.18   $35.54

14

  71.127   0.75   $0.28   $4.47   $31.10

15

  64.564   0.68   $0.25   $4.72   $27.56

16

  60.420   0.62   $0.23   $4.96   $25.25

17

  55.306   0.58   $0.22   $5.17   $22.48

18

  49.079   0.52   $0.20   $5.37   $19.17

19

  44.615   0.47   $0.18   $5.54   $16.76

20

  40.489   0.43   $0.16   $5.70   $14.54

21

  38.513   0.40   $0.15   $5.85   $13.41

22

  36.823   0.38   $0.14   $5.99   $12.42

23

  36.100   0.36   $0.14   $6.13   $11.92

24

  35.880   0.36   $0.13   $6.26   $11.68

25

  34.598   0.35   $0.13   $6.40   $10.90

26

  37.756   0.36   $0.14   $6.53   $12.35

27

  39.976   0.39   $0.15   $6.68   $13.31

28

  43.492   0.42   $0.16   $6.83   $14.91

29

  45.926   0.45   $0.17   $7.00   $15.96

30

  48.730   0.47   $0.18   $7.18   $17.19
         

 

Annualized Index Return   -2.37%
Annualized iPath ® Indicative Value Return   -3.50%

 

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Hypothetical Examples

 

 

A   B   C   D   E   F

Year

 

Index Level

 

Average Yearly
Index Factor

 

Yearly Fee

 

Investor Fee

 

Indicative Value

A

 

B

 

Average of
(B / Starting Index)

 

C × Principal × 0.75%

 

Running Total of D

 

(Principal × Index

Factor) – E

0

  100.000   1.00   $0.00   $0.00   $50.00

1

  109.154   1.05   $0.39   $0.39   $54.18

2

  119.146   1.14   $0.43   $0.82   $58.75

3

  130.053   1.25   $0.47   $1.29   $63.74

4

  141.958   1.36   $0.51   $1.80   $69.18

5

  154.952   1.48   $0.56   $2.35   $75.12

6

  169.137   1.62   $0.61   $2.96   $81.61

7

  184.619   1.77   $0.66   $3.63   $88.68

8

  201.519   1.93   $0.72   $4.35   $96.41

9

  219.967   2.11   $0.79   $5.14   $104.84

10

  240.102   2.30   $0.86   $6.00   $114.05

11

  262.081   2.51   $0.94   $6.94   $124.10

12

  286.072   2.74   $1.03   $7.97   $135.06

13

  312.259   2.99   $1.12   $9.09   $147.04

14

  344.015   3.28   $1.23   $10.32   $161.68

15

  434.737   3.89   $1.46   $11.78   $205.58

16

  306.677   3.71   $1.39   $13.17   $140.16

17

  268.922   2.88   $1.08   $14.25   $120.21

18

  235.814   2.52   $0.95   $15.20   $102.71

19

  206.782   2.21   $0.83   $16.03   $87.36

20

  181.325   1.94   $0.73   $16.76   $73.91

21

  159.002   1.70   $0.64   $17.40   $62.11

22

  139.427   1.49   $0.56   $17.96   $51.76

23

  122.261   1.31   $0.49   $18.45   $42.69

24

  107.210   1.15   $0.43   $18.88   $34.73

25

  94.011   1.01   $0.38   $19.25   $27.75

26

  82.437   0.88   $0.33   $19.58   $21.63

27

  72.288   0.77   $0.29   $19.87   $16.27

28

  63.388   0.68   $0.25   $20.13   $11.57

29

  55.584   0.59   $0.22   $20.35   $7.44

30

  48.730   0.52   $0.20   $20.55   $3.82
         

 

Annualized Index Return   -2.37%
Annualized iPath ® Indicative Value Return   -8.22%

 

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RISK FACTORS

The ETNs are unsecured promises of Barclays Bank PLC and are not secured debt. The ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities. The return on a series of ETNs is linked to the performance of the Index underlying those ETNs. Investing in a series of ETNs is not equivalent to investing directly in the underlying index components or Index itself. See the section entitled “The Indices—General Information”, as well as the Index-specific sections, in this pricing supplement for more information.

This section describes the most significant risks relating to an investment in the ETNs. We urge you to read the following information about these risks, together with the other information in this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement, before investing in the ETNs.

Risks Associated with Each Series of ETNs

Even If the Value of the Underlying Index at Maturity or Upon Redemption Exceeds its Initial Level, You May Receive Less Than the Principal Amount of Your ETNs

Because the investor fee reduces the amount of your return at maturity or upon redemption, the value of the Index underlying your ETNs must increase significantly in order for you to receive at least the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption of your ETNs. If the value of the Index underlying your ETNs decreases or does not increase sufficiently to offset the investor fee, you will receive less than the principal amount of your investment at maturity or upon redemption of your ETNs.

You Will Not Benefit from Any Increase in the Value of the Underlying Index If Such Increase Is Not Reflected in the Value of the Index on the Applicable Valuation Date

If the Index underlying your ETNs does not increase by an amount sufficient to offset the investor fee between the inception date and the applicable valuation date (including the final valuation date), we will pay you less than the principal amount of your ETNs at maturity or upon redemption. This will be true even if the value of the Index underlying your ETNs as of some date or dates prior to the applicable valuation date would have been sufficiently high to offset the investor fee.

There Are Restrictions on the Minimum Number of ETNs You May Redeem and on the Dates on Which You May Redeem Them

You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. You may only redeem your ETNs on a redemption date if we receive a notice of redemption from you by no later than 4:00 p.m. and a confirmation of redemption by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date. If we do not receive your notice of redemption by 4:00 p.m., or your confirmation of redemption by 5:00 p.m., on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date, your notice will not be effective and we will not redeem your ETNs on the applicable redemption date. Your notice of redemption and confirmation of redemption will not be effective until we confirm receipt. See “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Redemption Procedures” for more information.

The Market Value of Each Series of ETNs May Be Influenced by Many Unpredictable Factors

The market value of your ETNs may fluctuate between the date you purchase them and the applicable valuation date. You may also sustain a significant loss if you sell the ETNs in the secondary market. Several factors, many of which are beyond our control, will influence the market value of the ETNs. We expect that generally the value of the index components and of the Index underlying your ETNs will affect the market value of those ETNs more than any other factor. Other factors that may influence the market value of a series of ETNs include:

 

 

prevailing spot prices for the commodities underlying the index component or components;

 

 

the time remaining to the maturity of the ETNs;

 

 

supply and demand for the ETNs, including inventory positions with Barclays Capital Inc. or any market maker;

 

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economic, financial, political, regulatory, geographical, biological, or judicial events that affect the level of the underlying Index or the market price of the index components included in that Index;

 

 

the general interest rate environment; and

 

 

the creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the market value of your ETNs may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Commodity Prices May Change Unpredictably, Affecting the Value of the Indices and the Value of Your ETNs in Unforeseeable Ways

Trading in futures contracts on physical commodities, including trading in the index components, is speculative and can be extremely volatile. Market prices of the index components may fluctuate rapidly based on numerous factors, including: changes in supply and demand relationships (whether actual, perceived, anticipated, unanticipated or unrealized); weather; agriculture; trade; fiscal, monetary and exchange control programs; domestic and foreign political and economic events and policies; disease; pestilence; technological developments; changes in interest rates, whether through governmental action or market movements; and monetary and other governmental policies, action and inaction. The current or “spot” prices of the underlying physical commodities may also affect, in a volatile and inconsistent manner, the prices of futures contracts in respect of the relevant commodity. These factors may affect the value of the Index underlying your ETNs and therefore the value of your ETNs in varying ways, and different factors may cause the prices of index components, and the volatilities of their prices, to move in inconsistent directions at inconsistent rates.

Supply of and Demand for Physical Commodities Tends to be Particularly Concentrated, So Prices Are Likely to Be Volatile

The prices of physical commodities, including the commodities underlying index components, can fluctuate widely due to supply and demand disruptions in major producing or consuming regions or industries.

Certain commodities are used primarily in one industry, and fluctuations in levels of activity in (or the availability of alternative resources to) one industry may have a disproportionate effect on global demand for a particular commodity. Moreover, recent growth in industrial production and gross domestic product has made China and other developing nations oversized users of commodities and has increased the extent to which certain commodities rely on the those markets. Political, economic and other developments that affect those countries may affect the value of the commodities underlying the index components included in an Index and, thus, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

In addition, because certain of the commodities underlying index components may be produced in a limited number of countries and may be controlled by a small number of producers, political, economic and supply-related events in such countries or with such produces could have a disproportionate impact on the prices of such commodities and therefore the value of your ETNs.

Suspension or Disruptions of Market Trading in Commodities and Related Futures May Adversely Affect the Value of Your ETNs

The commodity futures markets are subject to temporary distortions or other disruptions due to various factors, including the lack of liquidity in the markets, the participation of speculators and government regulation and intervention. In addition, U.S. futures exchanges and some foreign exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in some futures contract prices that may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits” and the maximum or minimum price of a contract on any given day as a result of these limits is referred to as a “limit price”. Once the limit price has been reached in a particular contract, no trades may be made at a price beyond the limit, or trading may be limited for a set period of time. Limit prices have the effect of precluding trading in a particular contract or forcing the liquidation of contracts at potentially disadvantageous times or prices. These circumstances could adversely affect the value of the Index underlying your ETNs and, therefore, the value of your ETNs.

 

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Changes in Law or Regulation Relating to Commodities Futures Contracts May Adversely Affect the Market Value of the ETNs and the Amounts Payable on Your ETNs.

The commodities futures contracts that underlie certain securities are subject to legal and regulatory regimes that are in the process of changing in the United States and, in some cases, in other countries. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the “Dodd-Frank Act”, provides for substantial changes in the regulation of the futures and over-the-counter derivatives markets. Among other things, the Dodd-Frank Act is intended to limit speculation and increase transparency in the commodity derivative markets and regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets. The legislation requires regulators, including the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”), to adopt rules on a variety of issues and many provisions of the legislation have not yet become effective, pending the effective dates of such rules and, in some cases, the adoption of additional rules. Therefore, the Dodd-Frank regulatory scheme has not yet been fully implemented, although certain requirements, including registration and reporting requirements, as well as centralized clearing requirements for certain products and market participants, are in effect. However, the ultimate impact of the regulations on the markets and market participants cannot yet be determined.

Among other things, the legislation requires that most over-the-counter transactions be executed on organized exchanges or facilities and be cleared through regulated clearing houses, and requires registration of, and imposes regulations on, swap dealers and major swap participants. The legislation also requires the CFTC to adopt rules with respect to the establishment of limits on futures and swap positions that are not entered into or maintained for “bona fide” hedging purposes, as defined in the legislation, and the CFTC had previously adopted such rules. The legislation also requires the CFTC to apply its position limits across the futures positions held by a market participant on any exchange or trading facility, together with its positions in swaps that are “economically equivalent” to the specified exchange-traded futures that are subject to the position limits. The enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, and the CFTC’s adoption of rules on position limits, could limit the extent to which entities can enter into transactions in exchange-traded futures contracts as well as related swaps and could make participation in the markets more burdensome and expensive. Any such limitations could restrict or prevent our ability to hedge our obligations under the ETNs.

Industry trade groups filed a lawsuit against the CFTC challenging the rules adopted by the CFTC on position limits. On September 28, 2012, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a summary judgment motion in favor of the industry trade groups that vacated and remanded the position limit rules adopted by the CFTC. However, the CFTC may contest this ruling. If the ruling is reversed, the proposed position limits may become effective in the future. In addition, if the ruling is not reversed, the CFTC will promulgate further rules, which may be similar to the rules previously adopted. The rules ultimately adopted by the CFTC will likely limit transactions in the futures and over-the-counter derivative markets and could substantially reduce liquidity and increase market volatility in the commodities futures contracts such as those underlying certain securities. This could in turn adversely affect the prices of such contracts and, in turn, the market value of the ETNs and the amounts payable on the ETNs. In addition, other parts of the legislation, by increasing regulation of, and imposing additional costs on, swap transactions, could reduce trading in the swap market and therefore in the futures markets, which would further restrict liquidity, increase volatility and adversely affect prices, which could in turn adversely affect asset prices.

Other regulatory organizations have proposed, and in the future may propose, further reforms similar to those enacted by the Dodd-Frank Act or other legislation which could have an adverse impact on the liquidity and depth of the commodities, futures and derivatives markets. For example, the European Commission recently published a proposal developed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”), which updates the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, commonly known as “MiFID II,” and the Markets in

 

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Financial Instruments Regulation, commonly known as “MiFIR.” The scope of the final regulations and the degree to which member states will be allowed discretion in implementing the directive is yet to be seen. If these regulations are adopted, including, for example, regulations requiring position limits, they could substantially reduce liquidity and increase volatility in the commodities futures contracts such as those underlying certain securities, which could adversely affect the prices of such contracts and, in turn, the market value of the ETNs and the amounts payable on the ETNs at maturity. The European Commission has also adopted the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (“EMIR”), which requires many OTC derivatives to be centrally cleared and, together with technical standards published and to be published by ESMA, will establish margin and capital requirements for non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives. There exists potential for inconsistency between regulations issued by the CFTC and technical standards adopted under EMIR, which could lead to market fragmentation.

Concentration Risks Associated with the Indices May Adversely Affect the Value of the ETNs

Because each series of ETNs is linked to an Index, which is comprised of one or more contracts on physical commodities, it will be less diversified than other funds, investment portfolios or indices investing in or tracking a broader range of products and, therefore, could experience greater volatility. You should be aware, in particular, that other commodities indices may be more diversified in terms of both the number of and variety of futures contracts on commodities than the Index underlying your ETNs (especially in the case of the ETNs linked to a Sub-Index). Your investment may carry risks similar to a concentrated securities investment in a limited number of industries or sectors (in the case of the Commodity Index ETNs), in one industry or sector (in the case of the series of ETNs linked to multiple-component Sub-Indices) or in one issuer (in the case of the series of ETNs linked to single-component Sub-Indices).

Future Prices of the Index Components That Are Different Relative to Their Current Prices May Result in a Reduced Amount Payable at Maturity or Upon Redemption

Each Index is composed of commodity futures contracts rather than physical commodities. Unlike equities, which typically entitle the holder to a continuing stake in a corporation, commodity futures contracts normally specify a certain date for delivery of the underlying physical commodity. As the exchange-traded futures contracts that comprise the Indices approach expiration, they are replaced by similar contracts that have a later expiration. Thus, for example, a futures contract purchased and held in August may specify an October expiration. As time passes, the contract expiring in October may be replaced by a contract for delivery in November. This process is referred to as “rolling”. If the market for these contracts is (putting aside other considerations) in “backwardation”, which means that the prices are lower in the distant delivery months than in the nearer delivery months, the sale of the October contract would take place at a price that is higher than the price of the November contract, thereby creating a “roll yield”. The actual realization of a potential roll yield will be dependent upon the level of the related spot price relative to the unwind price of the commodity futures contract at the time of sale of the contract. While many of the contracts included in the Indices have historically exhibited consistent periods of backwardation, backwardation will most likely not exist at all times. Moreover, certain of the commodities reflected in the Indices have historically traded in “contango” markets. Contango markets are those in which the prices of contracts are higher in the distant delivery months than in the nearer delivery months. The absence of backwardation in the commodity markets could result in negative “roll yields”, which could adversely affect the value of the Index underlying your ETNs and, accordingly, decrease the payment you receive at maturity or upon redemption.

The Indices May in the Future Include Contracts That Are Not Traded on Regulated Futures Exchanges

The Indices are currently based solely on futures contracts traded on regulated futures exchanges (referred to in the United States as “designated contract markets”). However, any

 

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Index may in the future include over-the-counter contracts (such as swaps and forward contracts) traded on trading facilities that are subject to lesser degrees of regulation or, in some cases, no substantive regulation. As a result, trading in such contracts, and the manner in which prices and volumes are reported by the relevant trading facilities, may not be subject to the provisions of, and the protections afforded by, the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act of 1936, or other applicable statutes and related regulations, that govern trading on regulated U.S. futures exchanges, or similar statutes and regulations that govern trading on regulated U.K. futures exchanges. In addition, many electronic trading facilities have only recently initiated trading and do not have significant trading histories. As a result, the trading of contracts on such facilities, and the inclusion of such contracts in an Index, may be subject to certain risks not presented by U.S. or U.K. exchange-traded futures contracts, including risks related to the liquidity and price histories of the relevant contracts.

Historical Values of the Indices or Any Index Component Should Not Be Taken as an Indication of the Future Performance of the Indices During the Term of the ETNs

The actual performance of the Index underlying your ETNs or any index component over the term of the ETNs, as well as the amount payable at maturity or upon redemption, may bear little relation to the historical values of that Index or the index components, which in most cases have been highly volatile.

Changes in the Treasury Bill Rate of Interest May Affect the Value of the Indices and Your ETNs

Because the value of each the Indices is linked, in part, to the Treasury Bill rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills, changes in the Treasury Bill rate of interest may affect the amount payable on your ETNs at maturity or upon redemption and, therefore, the market value of your ETNs. Assuming the trading prices of the index components included in the Index to which your ETNs is linked remain constant, an increase in the Treasury Bill rate of interest will increase the value of the Index and, therefore, the value of your ETNs. A decrease in the Treasury Bill rate of interest will adversely impact the value of the Index and, therefore, the value of your ETNs.

Changes in Our Credit Ratings May Affect the Market Value of Your ETNs

Our credit ratings are an assessment of our ability to pay our obligations, including those on the ETNs. Consequently, actual or anticipated changes in our credit ratings may affect the market value of your ETNs. However, because the return on your ETNs is dependent upon certain factors in addition to our ability to pay our obligations on your ETNs, an improvement in our credit ratings will not reduce the other investment risks related to your ETNs.

You Will Not Receive Interest Payments on the ETNs or Have Rights in Any of the Index Components

You will not receive any periodic interest payments on your ETNs. As an owner of a series of ETNs, you will not have rights that investors in the index components included in the Index underlying those ETNs may have. Your ETNs will be paid in cash, and you will have no right to receive delivery of any index components or commodities underlying index components.

There May Not Be an Active Trading Market in the ETNs; Sales in the Secondary Market May Result in Significant Losses

Although we have listed the ETNs on NYSE Arca and have also listed the Commodity Index ETNs on SGX, a trading market for any series of ETNs may not exist at any time.

Certain affiliates of Barclays Bank PLC may engage in limited purchase and resale transactions in the ETNs, although they are not required to do so. If they decide to engage in such transactions, they may stop at any time. We are not required to maintain any listing of the ETNs on NYSE Arca, SGX or any other exchange.

Trading and Other Transactions by Barclays Bank PLC or Its Affiliates in Instruments Linked to Indices or Index Components May Impair the Market Value of the ETNs

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may hedge our obligations under any series of ETNs by purchasing index components (including the underlying physical commodities), futures or options on index components or Indices, or other derivative instruments with returns linked to the performance of index components or Indices, and we may adjust these hedges by, among other things, purchasing or selling any of the foregoing. Although they are not expected to, any of these hedging activities may adversely affect the market price of index components and the value of the Indices and, therefore, the market value of the ETNs. It is possible that we or one or more of our affiliates could receive substantial returns from these hedging activities while the market value of the ETNs declines.

We or one or more of our affiliates may also engage in trading in index components, futures or options on index components, the physical commodities underlying the index components or the Indices, and other investments relating to index components or the Indices on a regular basis as part of our general broker-dealer and other businesses, for proprietary accounts, for other accounts under management or to facilitate transactions for customers. Any of these activities could adversely affect the market price of the index components or the value of the Indices and, therefore, the market value of the ETNs. We or one or more of our affiliates may also issue or underwrite other securities or financial or derivative instruments with returns linked or related to changes in the performance of any of the foregoing. By introducing competing products into the marketplace in this manner, we or one or more of our affiliates could adversely affect the market value of the ETNs. With respect to any of the activities described above, neither Barclays Bank PLC nor its affiliates has any obligation to take the needs of any buyer, seller or holder of the ETNs into consideration at any time.

The Liquidity of the Market for the ETNs May Vary Materially Over Time

As stated on the cover of this pricing supplement, we sold a portion of the ETNs on their respective inception dates, and the remainder of the ETNs will be offered and sold from time to time through Barclays Capital Inc., our affiliate, as agent. Also, the number of ETNs of any series outstanding or held by persons other than our affiliates could be reduced at any time due to early redemptions of the ETNs. Accordingly, the liquidity of the market for a series of ETNs could vary materially over the term of the ETNs. While you may elect to redeem your ETNs prior to maturity, early redemption is subject to the conditions and procedures described elsewhere in this pricing supplement, including the condition that you must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date.

Our Business Activities May Create Conflicts of Interest

We and our affiliates expect to play a variety of roles in connection with the issuance of the ETNs. As noted above, we and our affiliates expect to engage in trading activities related to the index components (including the underlying physical commodities), futures or options on index components or Indices, or other derivative instruments with returns linked to the performance of index components or Indices that are not for the account of holders of the ETNs or on their behalf. These trading activities may present a conflict between the holders’ interest in the ETNs and the interests that we and our affiliates will have in our and our affiliates’ proprietary accounts, in facilitating transactions, including options and other derivatives transactions, for our and our affiliates’ customers and in accounts under our and our affiliates’ management. These trading activities, if they influence the value of any Indices, could be adverse to the interests of the holders of the ETNs. Moreover, we and our affiliates have published and in the future expect to publish research reports with respect to some or all of the physical commodities underlying the index components and physical commodities generally. This research is modified from time to time without notice and may express opinions or provide recommendations that are inconsistent with purchasing or holding the ETNs. The research should not be viewed as a recommendation or endorsement of the ETNs in any way and investors must make their own independent investigation of the merits of this investment. Any of these activities by us, Barclays Capital Inc. or our other affiliates may affect the market price of the index components and the value of the Indices and, therefore, the market value of the ETNs. With respect to any of the activities described above, neither Barclays Bank PLC nor its affiliates has any obligation to take the needs of any buyer, seller or holder of the ETNs into consideration at any time.

 

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Barclays Bank PLC and Its Affiliates Have No Affiliation with UBS, Dow Jones or CME Indexes and Are Not Responsible for Their Public Disclosure of Information, Which May Change Over Time

We and our affiliates are not affiliated with UBS, Dow Jones or CME Indexes in any way and have no ability to control or predict their actions, including any errors in, or discontinuation of disclosure regarding their methods or policies relating to the calculation of, the Indices. UBS and DJI Opco are not under any obligation to continue to calculate the Indices or required to calculate any successor indices. If UBS and DJI Opco discontinue or suspend the calculation of an Index, it may become difficult to determine the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index or the amount payable at maturity or upon redemption. The calculation agent may designate a successor index selected in its sole discretion. If the calculation agent determines in its sole discretion that no successor index comparable to the discontinued or suspended Index exists, the amount you receive at maturity or upon redemption of the ETNs linked to that Index will be determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion. See “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Market Disruption Event” and “—Discontinuance or Modification of an Index” in this pricing supplement.

All disclosure in this pricing supplement regarding the Indices, including their make-up, method of calculation and changes in their components, is derived from publicly available information. We have not independently verified this information. You, as an investor in the ETNs, should make your own investigation into the Indices, UBS, Dow Jones and CME Indexes. UBS, Dow Jones and CME Indexes have no obligation to consider your interests as a holder of the ETNs.

The Policies of UBS and DJI Opco and Changes That Affect the Composition and Valuation of the Indices or the Index Components Could Affect the Amount Payable on the ETNs and Their Market Value

The policies of UBS and DJI Opco concerning the calculation of the level of the Indices, additions, deletions or substitutions of index components and the manner in which changes affecting the index components are reflected in any Index could affect the value of the Indices and, therefore, the amount payable on the ETNs at maturity or upon redemption and the market value of the ETNs prior to maturity.

Additional commodity futures contracts may satisfy the eligibility criteria for inclusion in an Index, and the commodity futures contracts currently included in an Index may fail to satisfy such criteria. The weighting factors applied to each futures contract included in each Index may change annually, based on changes in commodity production and volume statistics. In addition, UBS and DJI Opco may modify the methodology for determining the composition and weighting of each Index, for calculating its value in order to assure that the relevant Index represents an adequate measure of market performance or for other reasons, or for calculating the value of the relevant Index. UBS and DJI Opco may also discontinue or suspend calculation or publication of any of the Indices, in which case it may become difficult to determine the market value of that Index. Any such changes could adversely affect the value of your ETNs.

If events such as these occur, or if the value of any Index is not available or cannot be calculated because of a market disruption event or for any other reason, the calculation agent may be required to make a good faith estimate in its sole discretion of the value of such Index. The circumstances in which the calculation agent will be required to make such a determination are described more fully under “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Market Disruption Event”, “—Discontinuance or Modification of an Index” and “—Role of Calculation Agent”.

 

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Barclays Bank PLC Has a Non-Exclusive Right to Use the Indices

We have been granted a non-exclusive right to use the Indices and related service marks and trademarks in connection with the ETNs. If we breach our obligations under the license, UBS and DJI Opco will have the right to terminate the license. If UBS and DJI Opco choose to terminate the license agreement, we still have the right to use the Indices and related service marks and trademarks in connection with the ETNs until their maturity, provided that we cure our breach within thirty days of the termination of the license. If we fail to cure this breach, it may become difficult for us to determine the daily redemption value or your payment at maturity in the ETNs. The calculation agent in this case will determine the value of the Indices or the fair market value of the ETNs—and thus the amount payable at maturity or the daily redemption value—in a manner it considers appropriate in its reasonable discretion.

There Are Potential Conflicts of Interest Between You and the Calculation Agent

Currently, Barclays Bank PLC serves as the calculation agent. We will, among other things, decide the amount of the return paid out to you on the ETNs at maturity or upon redemption. For a more detailed description of the calculation agent’s role, see “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Role of Calculation Agent” in this pricing supplement.

If UBS and DJI Opco were to discontinue or suspend calculation or publication of an Index, it may become difficult to determine the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index. If events such as these occur, or if the value of the Index underlying your ETNs is not available or cannot be calculated because of a market disruption event or for any other reason, the calculation agent may be required to make a good faith estimate in its sole discretion of the value of that Index. The circumstances in which the calculation agent will be required to make such a determination are described more fully under “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Role of Calculation Agent” in this pricing supplement.

The calculation agent will exercise its judgment when performing its functions. For example, the calculation agent may have to determine whether a market disruption event affecting an Index has occurred or is continuing on a valuation date, including the final valuation date. This determination may, in turn, depend on the calculation agent’s judgment as to whether the event has materially interfered with our ability to unwind our or our affiliates’ hedge positions. Since these determinations by the calculation agent may affect the market value of the ETNs, the calculation agent may have a conflict of interest if it needs to make any such decision.

If a Market Disruption Event Has Occurred or Exists on a Valuation Date, the Calculation Agent Can Postpone the Determination of the Value of an Index or the Maturity Date or a Redemption Date

The determination of the value of an Index on a valuation date, including the final valuation date, may be postponed if the calculation agent determines that a market disruption event with respect to that Index has occurred or is continuing on such valuation date. If such a postponement occurs, the index components unaffected by the market disruption event shall be determined on the scheduled valuation date and the value of the affected index component shall be determined using the closing value of the affected index component on the first trading day after that day on which no market disruption event occurs or is continuing. In no event, however, will a valuation date for any series of ETNs be postponed by more than five trading days. As a result, the maturity date or a redemption date for a series of ETNs could also be postponed, although not by more than five trading days. If a valuation date is postponed until the fifth trading day following the scheduled valuation date but a market disruption event occurs or is continuing on such day, that day will nevertheless be the valuation date and the calculation agent will make a good faith estimate in its sole discretion of the value of the relevant Index for such day. See “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Market Disruption Event” in this pricing supplement.

Postponement of a Valuation Date May Result in a Reduced Amount Payable at Maturity or Upon Redemption

As the payment at maturity or upon redemption is a function of, among other things, the applicable index factor on the final valuation date or applicable valuation date, as the case may be, the postponement of any valuation date may result in the application of a different applicable index factor and, accordingly, decrease the payment you receive at maturity or upon redemption.

 

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Data Sourcing and Calculation Associated with the Indices May Adversely Affect the Market Price of the ETNs

The annual composition of each Index will be recalculated in reliance upon historic price, liquidity and production data that are subject to potential errors in data sources or other errors that may affect the weighting of the index components. Any discrepancies that require revision are not applied retroactively but will be reflected in the weighting calculations of the Index for the following year. Additionally, UBS may not discover every discrepancy. Furthermore, the annual weightings for the Commodity Index and multi-component Sub-Indices are determined each year in June or July by UBS under the supervision of the Supervisory Committee (as defined in the section entitled “The Commodity Index—Oversight of the Commodity Index” in this pricing supplement), which has a significant degree of discretion in exercising its supervisory duties with respect to each Index and has no obligation to take the needs of any parties to transactions involving the Indices into consideration when reweighting or making any other changes to the Indices.

UBS May Be Required to Replace a Designated Contract if the Existing Futures Contract Is Terminated or Replaced

A futures contract known as a “designated contract” has been selected as the reference contract for the physical commodity underlying each index component. Data concerning this designated contract will be used to calculate each Index that includes that index component. If a designated contract were to be terminated or replaced in accordance with the rules set forth in the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Handbook (the “DJ-UBSCI Handbook” ), a comparable futures contract would be selected by the Supervisory Committee, if available, to replace that designated contract. The termination or replacement of any designated contract may have an adverse impact on the value of any Index in which the relevant index component is included.

The Tax Consequences are Uncertain

The U.S. federal income tax treatment of each series of ETNs is uncertain and the Internal Revenue Service could assert that any series of ETNs should be taxed in a manner that is different than described in this pricing supplement. As discussed further below, the Internal Revenue Service issued a notice in 2007 indicating that it and the Treasury Department are actively considering whether, among other issues, you should be required to accrue interest over the term of an instrument such as the ETNs and whether all or part of the gain you may recognize upon the sale, early redemption or maturity of an instrument such as the ETNs should be treated as ordinary income. Similarly, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have current projects open with regard to the tax treatment of pre-paid forward contracts and contingent notional principal contracts. While it is impossible to anticipate how any ultimate guidance would affect the tax treatment of instruments such as the ETNs (and while any such guidance may be issued on a prospective basis only), such guidance could be applied retroactively and could in any case increase the likelihood that you will be required to accrue income over the term of an instrument such as the ETNs even though you will not receive any payments with respect to the ETNs until maturity. The outcome of this process is uncertain . Similarly, in 2007, legislation was introduced in Congress that, if enacted, would have required holders that acquired instruments such as the ETNs after the bill was enacted to accrue interest income on a current basis. It is not possible to predict whether a similar or identical bill will be enacted in the future, or whether any such bill would affect the tax treatment of your ETNs.

Moreover, it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service could seek to tax your ETNs by reference to your deemed ownership of the relevant index components. In such a case, it is possible that Section 1256 of the Internal Revenue Code could apply to your ETNs, in which case any gain or loss that you recognize with respect to the ETNs that is attributable to the regulated futures contracts represented in the Index underlying your ETNs could be treated as 60% long-term capital gain or loss and 40% short-term capital gain or loss, without regard to your holding period in the ETNs. Under this approach, you could also be required to mark such portion of the relevant ETN to market at the end of each taxable year (i.e., recognize gain, and possibly recognize loss, as if the relevant portion of your ETNs had been sold for fair market value). Under this

 

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alternative treatment, you could also be required to (i) recognize gain or loss, at least some of which could be short-term capital gain or loss, each time the relevant Index rebalances or each time a futures contract tracked by the relevant Index rolls, and (ii) currently accrue ordinary interest income in respect of the notional interest component of the relevant Index.

For a discussion of the U.S. federal income tax treatment applicable to your ETNs as well as other potential alternative characterizations for your ETNs, please see the discussion under “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” below. You should consult your tax advisor as to the possible alternative treatments in respect of the ETNs.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Aluminum

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Aluminum as a Commodity

Aluminum is an industrial metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes aluminum (currently the Commodity Index, the Aluminum Sub-Index and the Industrial Metals Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to industrial metals, and in particular aluminum, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial activity using industrial metals, and in particular aluminum, including the availability of substitutes such as man-made or synthetic substitutes;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

The London Metal Exchange’s Use of or Omission to Use Price Controls May Result in Limited Appreciation but Unlimited Depreciation in the Price of the Index Component and, Therefore, the Value of Your ETNs

The futures contract on aluminum that is included in the Commodity Index, the Aluminum Sub-Index and the Industrial Metals Sub-Index is traded on the London Metal Exchange (the “ LME ”) and not on a U.S. futures exchange. U.S. exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in some futures contract prices that may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits”. In contrast, the LME, has no daily price fluctuation limits to restrict the extent of daily fluctuations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME, including the index component. In a declining market, therefore, it is possible that prices for one or more contracts traded on the LME, including the index component, would continue to decline without limitation within a trading day or over a period of trading days. A steep decline in the price of the index component could have a significant adverse impact on the value of each Index in which aluminum is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Moreover, the LME has discretion to impose “backwardation limits” by permitting short sellers who are unable to effect delivery of an underlying commodity and/or borrow such commodity at a price per day that is no greater than the backwardation limit to defer their delivery obligations by paying a penalty in the amount of the backwardation limit to buyers for whom delivery was deferred. Backwardation limits tend to either constrain appreciation or cause depreciation of the prices of futures contracts expiring in near delivery months. Impositions of such backwardation limits could adversely affect the value of each Index in which aluminum is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

 

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Contracts Traded on the LME Are Exposed to Concentration Risks Beyond Those Characteristic of Futures Contracts On U.S. Futures Exchanges

Futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges generally call for delivery of the physical commodities to which such contracts relate in stated delivery months. In contrast, contracts traded on the LME may call for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. As a result, there may be a greater risk of a concentration of positions in contracts trading on the LME on particular delivery dates than for futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges, since, for example, contracts calling for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis could call for delivery on the same or approximately the same date. Such a concentration of positions, in turn, could cause temporary aberrations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME for delivery dates to which such positions relate. To the extent such aberrations are in evidence on a given valuation date with respect to the price of the index component, they could adversely affect the value of each Index in which aluminum is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Cocoa

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Cocoa as a Commodity

Cocoa is an agricultural commodity and a soft commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes cocoa (currently only the Cocoa Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and softs, and in particular cocoa, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

changes in global demand for food;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or softs, and in particular cocoa, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Coffee

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Coffee as a Commodity

Coffee is an agricultural commodity and a soft commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes coffee (currently the Commodity Index, the Agriculture Sub-Index, the Coffee Sub-Index and the Softs Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and softs, and in particular coffee, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

changes in global demand for food;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or softs, and in particular coffee, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Copper

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Copper as a Commodity

Copper is an industrial metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes copper (currently the Commodity Index, the Copper Sub-Index and the Industrial Metals Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to industrial metals, and in particular copper, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial activity using industrial metals, and in particular copper, including the availability of substitutes such as man-made or synthetic substitutes;

 

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disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Corn

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Corn as a Commodity

Corn is an agricultural commodity and a grain. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes corn (currently the Commodity Index, the Agriculture Sub-Index and the Grains Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and grains, and in particular corn, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

changes in global demand for food;

 

 

changes in ethanol demand;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or grains, and in particular corn, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Cotton

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Cotton as a Commodity

Cotton is an agricultural commodity and a soft commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes cotton (currently the Commodity Index, the Agriculture Sub-Index, the Cotton Sub-Index and the Softs Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and softs, and in particular cotton, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or softs, and in particular cotton, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Crude Oil

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Crude Oil as a Commodity

Crude oil is an energy-related commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes crude oil (currently the Commodity Index and the Energy

 

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Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to energy-related commodities, and in particular crude oil, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial and commercial activity with high levels of energy demand;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain or in the production or supply of other energy sources;

 

 

price changes in alternative sources of energy;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production and shipping costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Gold

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Gold as a Commodity

Gold is a precious metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes gold (currently the Commodity Index and the Precious Metals Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to precious metals, and in particular gold, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations;

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally;

 

 

precious metal leasing rates;

 

 

currency exchange rates;

 

 

level of economic growth and inflation; and

 

 

degree to which consumers, governments, corporate and financial institutions hold physical gold as a safe haven asset (hoarding) which may be caused by a banking crisis/recovery, a rapid change in the value of other assets (both financial and physical) or changes in the level of geopolitical tension.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Heating Oil

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Heating Oil as a Commodity

Heating oil is an energy-related commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes heating oil (currently the Commodity Index and the Energy Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to energy-related commodities, and in particular heating oil, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial and commercial activity with high levels of energy demand;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain or in the production or supply of other energy sources;

 

 

price changes in alternative sources of energy;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

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variations in production and shipping costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Lead

ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Lead as a Commodity

Lead is an industrial metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes lead (currently only the Lead Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to industrial metals, and in particular lead, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial activity using industrial metals, and in particular lead, including the availability of substitutes such as man-made or synthetic substitutes;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

The LME’s Use of or Omission to Use Price Controls May Result in Limited Appreciation but Unlimited Depreciation in the Price of the Index Component and, Therefore, the Value of Your ETNs

The futures contract on lead that is included in the Lead Sub-Index and eligible to be included in the Commodity Index is traded on the LME and not on a U.S. futures exchange. U.S. exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in some futures contract prices that may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits”. In contrast, the LME, has no daily price fluctuation limits to restrict the extent of daily fluctuations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME, including the index component. In a declining market, therefore, it is possible that prices for one or more contracts traded on the LME, including the index component, would continue to decline without limitation within a trading day or over a period of trading days. A steep decline in the price of the index component could have a significant adverse impact on the value of each Index in which lead is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Moreover, the LME has discretion to impose “backwardation limits” by permitting short sellers who are unable to effect delivery of an underlying commodity and/or borrow such commodity at a price per day that is no greater than the backwardation limit to defer their delivery obligations by paying a penalty in the amount of the backwardation limit to buyers for whom delivery was deferred. Backwardation limits tend to either constrain appreciation or cause depreciation of the prices of futures contracts expiring in near delivery months. Impositions of such backwardation limits could adversely affect the value of each Index in which lead is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Contracts Traded on the LME Are Exposed to Concentration Risks Beyond Those Characteristic of Futures Contracts On U.S. Futures Exchanges

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a result, there may be a greater risk of a concentration of positions in contracts trading on the LME on particular delivery dates than for futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges, since, for example, contracts calling for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis could call for delivery on the same or approximately the same date. Such a concentration of positions, in turn, could cause temporary aberrations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME for delivery dates to which such positions relate. To the extent such aberrations are in evidence on a given valuation date with respect to the price of the index component, they could adversely affect the value of each Index in which lead is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Lean Hogs

ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Lean Hogs as a Commodity

Lean hogs are a type of livestock. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes lean hogs (currently the Commodity Index and the Livestock Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to livestock, and in particular lean hogs, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

disease and famine;

 

 

changes in government policies; and

 

 

changes in end-user demand for livestock.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Live Cattle

ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Live Cattle as a Commodity

Live cattle are a type of livestock. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes live cattle (currently the Commodity Index and the Livestock Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to livestock, and in particular live cattle, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

disease and famine;

 

 

changes in government policies; and

 

 

changes in end-user demand for livestock.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Natural Gas

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Natural Gas as a Commodity

Natural gas is an energy-related commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes natural gas (currently the Commodity Index, the Energy Sub-Index and the Natural Gas Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to energy-related commodities, and in particular natural gas, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial and commercial activity with high levels of energy demand;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain or in the production or supply of other energy sources;

 

 

price changes in alternative sources of energy;

 

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adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production and shipping costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Nickel

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Nickel as a Commodity

Nickel is an industrial metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes nickel (currently the Commodity Index, the Industrial Metals Sub-Index and the Nickel Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to industrial metals, and in particular nickel, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial activity using industrial metals, and in particular nickel, including the availability of substitutes such as man-made or synthetic substitutes;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

The LME’s Use of or Omission to Use Price Controls May Result in Limited Appreciation but Unlimited Depreciation in the Price of the Index Component and, Therefore, the Value of Your ETNs

The futures contract on nickel that is included in the Commodity Index, the Industrial Metals Sub-Index and the Nickel Sub-Index is traded on the LME and not on a U.S. futures exchange. U.S. exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in some futures contract prices that may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits”. In contrast, the LME, has no daily price fluctuation limits to restrict the extent of daily fluctuations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME, including the index component. In a declining market, therefore, it is possible that prices for one or more contracts traded on the LME, including the index component, would continue to decline without limitation within a trading day or over a period of trading days. A steep decline in the price of the index component could have a significant adverse impact on the value of each Index in which nickel is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Moreover, the LME has discretion to impose “backwardation limits” by permitting short sellers who are unable to effect delivery of an underlying commodity and/or borrow such commodity at a price per day that is no greater than the backwardation limit to defer their delivery obligations by paying a penalty in the amount of the backwardation limit to buyers for whom delivery was deferred. Backwardation limits tend to either constrain appreciation or cause depreciation of the prices of futures contracts expiring in near delivery months. Impositions of such backwardation limits could adversely affect the value of each Index in which nickel is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

 

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Contracts Traded on the LME Are Exposed to Concentration Risks Beyond Those Characteristic of Futures Contracts On U.S. Futures Exchanges

Futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges generally call for delivery of the physical commodities to which such contracts relate in stated delivery months. In contrast, contracts traded on the LME may call for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. As a result, there may be a greater risk of a concentration of positions in contracts trading on the LME on particular delivery dates than for futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges, since, for example, contracts calling for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis could call for delivery on the same or approximately the same date. Such a concentration of positions, in turn, could cause temporary aberrations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME for delivery dates to which such positions relate. To the extent such aberrations are in evidence on a given valuation date with respect to the price of the index component, they could adversely affect the value of each Index in which nickel is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Platinum

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Platinum as a Commodity

Platinum is a precious metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes platinum (currently only the Platinum Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to precious metals, and in particular platinum, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Silver

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Silver as a Commodity

Silver is a precious metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes silver (currently the Commodity Index and the Precious Metals Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to precious metals, and in particular silver, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations;

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally;

 

 

precious metal leasing rates;

 

 

currency exchange rates;

 

 

level of economic growth and inflation; and

 

 

degree to which consumers, governments, corporate and financial institutions hold physical gold as a safe haven asset (hoarding) which may be caused by a banking crisis/recovery, a rapid change in the value of other assets (both financial and physical) or changes in the level of geopolitical tension.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

 

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Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Soybean Oil

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Soybean Oil as a Commodity

Soybean oil is an agricultural commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes soybean oil (currently the Commodity Index and the Agriculture Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities, and in particular soybean oil, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

changes in global demand for food;

 

 

changes in bio-diesel demand;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products, and in particular soybean oil, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Soybeans

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Soybeans as a Commodity

Soybeans are an agricultural commodity and a grain. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes soybeans (currently the Commodity Index, the Agriculture Sub-Index and the Grains Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and grains, and in particular soybeans, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

changes in global demand for food;

 

 

changes in bio-diesel demand;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or grains, and in particular soybeans, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Sugar

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Sugar as a Commodity

Sugar is an agricultural commodity and a soft commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes sugar (currently the Commodity Index, the Agriculture Sub-Index, the Softs Sub-Index and the Sugar Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and softs, and in particular sugar, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

changes in global demand for food;

 

 

changes in ethanol demand;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or softs, and in particular sugar, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

 

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Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Tin

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Tin as a Commodity

Tin is an industrial metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes tin (currently only the Tin Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to industrial metals, and in particular tin, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial activity using industrial metals, and in particular tin, including the availability of substitutes such as man-made or synthetic substitutes;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

The LME’s Use of or Omission to Use Price Controls May Result in Limited Appreciation but Unlimited Depreciation in the Price of the Index Component and, Therefore, the Value of Your ETNs

The futures contract on tin that is included in the Tin Sub-Index and eligible to be included in the Commodity Index is traded on the LME and not on a U.S. futures exchange. U.S. exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in some futures contract prices that may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits”. In contrast, the LME, has no daily price fluctuation limits to restrict the extent of daily fluctuations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME, including the index component. In a declining market, therefore, it is possible that prices for one or more contracts traded on the LME, including the index component, would continue to decline without limitation within a trading day or over a period of trading days. A steep decline in the price of the index component could have a significant adverse impact on the value of each Index in which tin is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Moreover, the LME has discretion to impose “backwardation limits” by permitting short sellers who are unable to effect delivery of an underlying commodity and/or borrow such commodity at a price per day that is no greater than the backwardation limit to defer their delivery obligations by paying a penalty in the amount of the backwardation limit to buyers for whom delivery was deferred. Backwardation limits tend to either constrain appreciation or cause depreciation of the prices of futures contracts expiring in near delivery months. Impositions of such backwardation limits could adversely affect the value of each Index in which tin is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Contracts Traded on the LME Are Exposed to Concentration Risks Beyond Those Characteristic of Futures Contracts On U.S. Futures Exchanges

Futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges generally call for delivery of the physical commodities to which such contracts relate in stated delivery months. In contrast, contracts traded on the LME may call for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. As a result, there may be a greater risk of a concentration of positions in contracts trading on the LME on particular delivery dates than for futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges, since, for example, contracts calling for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis could call for delivery on the same or approximately the same date. Such a concentration of positions, in turn, could cause temporary aberrations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME for delivery dates to which such positions relate. To the extent such aberrations are in evidence on a given valuation date with respect to the price of the index component, they could adversely affect the value of each Index in which tin is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

 

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Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Unleaded Gasoline

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Unleaded Gasoline as a Commodity

Unleaded gasoline is an energy-related commodity. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes unleaded gasoline (currently the Commodity Index and the Energy Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to energy-related commodities, and in particular unleaded gasoline, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial and commercial activity with high levels of energy demand;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain or in the production or supply of other energy sources;

 

 

price changes in alternative sources of energy;

 

 

adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production and shipping costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Wheat

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Wheat as a Commodity

Wheat is an agricultural commodity and a grain. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes wheat (currently the Commodity Index, the Agriculture Sub-Index and the Grains Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to agricultural commodities and grains, and in particular wheat, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

weather conditions, including floods, drought and freezing conditions;

 

 

changes in government policies;

 

 

planting decisions; and

 

 

changes in demand for agricultural products or grains, and in particular wheat, both with end users and as inputs into various industries.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

Additional Risks Associated with ETNs Linked to an Index that Includes Zinc

The ETNs May Be Subject to Certain Risks Specific to Zinc as a Commodity

Zinc is an industrial metal. Consequently, in addition to factors affecting commodities generally that are described above, each Index that includes zinc (currently the Commodity Index and the Industrial Metals Sub-Index) may be subject to a number of additional factors specific to industrial metals, and in particular zinc, that might cause price volatility. These may include, among others:

 

 

changes in the level of industrial activity using industrial metals, and in particular zinc, including the availability of substitutes such as man-made or synthetic substitutes;

 

 

disruptions in the supply chain, from mining to storage to smelting or refining;

 

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adjustments to inventory;

 

 

variations in production costs, including storage, labor and energy costs;

 

 

costs associated with regulatory compliance, including environmental regulations; and

 

 

changes in industrial, government and consumer demand, both in individual consuming nations and internationally.

These factors interrelate in complex ways, and the effect of one factor on the level of an Index, and the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index, may offset or enhance the effect of another factor.

The LME’s Use of or Omission to Use Price Controls May Result in Limited Appreciation but Unlimited Depreciation in the Price of the Index Component and, Therefore, the Value of Your ETNs

The futures contract on zinc that is included in the Commodity Index and the Industrial Metals Sub-Index is traded on the LME and not on a U.S. futures exchange. U.S. exchanges have regulations that limit the amount of fluctuation in some futures contract prices that may occur during a single business day. These limits are generally referred to as “daily price fluctuation limits”. In contrast, the LME, has no daily price fluctuation limits to restrict the extent of daily fluctuations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME, including the index component. In a declining market, therefore, it is possible that prices for one or more contracts traded on the LME, including the index component, would continue to decline without limitation within a trading day or over a period of trading days. A steep decline in the price of the index component could have a significant adverse impact on the value of each Index in which zinc is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Moreover, the LME has discretion to impose “backwardation limits” by permitting short sellers who are unable to effect delivery of an underlying commodity and/or borrow such commodity at a price per day that is no greater than the backwardation limit to defer their delivery obligations by paying a penalty in the amount of the backwardation limit to buyers for whom delivery was deferred. Backwardation limits tend to either constrain appreciation or cause depreciation of the prices of futures contracts expiring in near delivery months. Impositions of such backwardation limits could adversely affect the value of each Index in which zinc is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

Contracts Traded on the LME Are Exposed to Concentration Risks Beyond Those Characteristic of Futures Contracts On U.S. Futures Exchanges

Futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges generally call for delivery of the physical commodities to which such contracts relate in stated delivery months. In contrast, contracts traded on the LME may call for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. As a result, there may be a greater risk of a concentration of positions in contracts trading on the LME on particular delivery dates than for futures contracts traded on U.S. futures exchanges, since, for example, contracts calling for delivery on a daily, weekly or monthly basis could call for delivery on the same or approximately the same date. Such a concentration of positions, in turn, could cause temporary aberrations in the prices of contracts traded on the LME for delivery dates to which such positions relate. To the extent such aberrations are in evidence on a given valuation date with respect to the price of the index component, they could adversely affect the value of each Index in which zinc is included and, therefore, the value of the ETNs linked to that Index.

THE INDICES – GENERAL INFORMATION

We have derived all information contained in this pricing supplement regarding each Index, including, without limitation, its make up, its method of calculation and changes in its components, from publicly available information. Such information reflects the policies of, and is subject to change by, the index sponsors.

UBS Securities LLC (“ UBS ”) acquired AIG Financial Product Corp.’s commodity business as of May 6, 2009. As such, the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes were re-branded as the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes as of May 7, 2009. The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes have an identical methodology to the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes and take the identical form and format of the Dow Jones-AIG Commodity Indexes. In addition to changing the index names to reflect the Dow Jones-UBS brand, the suggested ticker symbols were modified.

 

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In addition, according to publicly available information, as of March 18, 2010, CME Group Inc. and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. announced the launch of a new joint venture company, CME Group Index Services LLC (“ CME Indexes ”). CME Group Inc. has a 90% ownership interest and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. has a 10% ownership interest in CME Indexes. More information relating to the joint venture will be available publicly at a later date.

According to publicly available information, on July 2, 2012, the McGraw-Hill Companies (“ McGraw-Hill ”) and the CME Group announced the launch of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“ S&P Dow Jones Indices ”), a joint venture that combines the two index brands, S&P Indices and Dow Jones Indexes. Under the terms of the joint venture, McGraw-Hill owns 73% of S&P Dow Jones Indices, CME Group owns 24.4% through its affiliates, and Dow Jones & Company, Inc. indirectly owns 2.6%.

The Indices are calculated and published by DJI Opco, LLC, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“ DJI Opco ”), in each case, in conjunction with UBS (together, the “ index sponsors ”). In connection with any offering of ETNs, neither we nor any of our agents or dealers have participated in the preparation of the information described in the first paragraph of this section or made any due diligence inquiry with respect to the index sponsors. Neither we nor any of our agents or dealers makes any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of such information or any other publicly available information regarding the Indices or the index sponsors.

You, as an investor in the ETNs, should make your own investigation into any Index and the index sponsors. The index sponsors are not involved in any offer of ETNs in any way and have no obligation to consider your interests as a holder of the ETNs. The index sponsors have no obligation to continue to publish any of the Indices and may discontinue or suspend publication of any Index at any time in their sole discretion.

One or more of UBS and its affiliates may engage in trading in futures contracts and options on futures contracts on the commodities that underlie the Indices, as well as commodities, including commodities included in the Indices as well as commodities, including commodities included in the Indices, and other investments relating to commodities included in the Indices on a regular basis as part of its general business, for proprietary accounts, for other accounts under management, to facilitate transactions for customers or to hedge obligations under products linked to the Indices. Although they are not intended to, any of these activities could adversely affect the market price of the index components or the value of the Indices. It is possible that one or more of UBS and its affiliates could receive substantial returns from these hedging activities while the market value of the commodities that underlie the Indices and the value of the Indices decline.

With respect to any of the activities described above, neither UBS nor its affiliates has any obligation to take into consideration at any time the needs of any buyer, seller, holder, issuer, market maker of the ETNs.

UBS or its affiliates may also issue or underwrite securities or financial or derivative instruments with returns linked or related to changes in the performance of any of the foregoing.

Historical performance of the Indices is not an indication of future performance. Future performance of the Indices may differ significantly from historical performance, either positively or negatively.

Information contained on certain websites mentioned below is not incorporated by reference in, and should not be considered part of, this pricing supplement or the accompanying prospectus supplement and prospectus.

Because each Sub-Index is a sub-index of the Commodity Index, disclosure in this pricing supplement relating to the Commodity Index accordingly relates to each of the Sub-Indices as well and should be read in conjunction with the individual descriptions of the Sub-Indices.

 

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Commodity Futures Markets

As discussed in the descriptions of the individual Indices below, each of the Indices is composed of one or more futures contracts on physical commodities. Futures contracts on physical commodities and commodity indices are traded on regulated futures exchanges, and physical commodities and other derivatives on physical commodities and commodity indices are traded in the over-the-counter market and on various types of physical and electronic trading facilities and markets. At present, all of the contracts included in the Indices are exchange-traded futures contracts. An exchange-traded futures contract provides for the purchase and sale of a specified type and quantity of a commodity or financial instrument during a stated delivery month for a fixed price. A futures contract on an index of commodities provides for the payment and receipt of cash based on the level of the index at settlement or liquidation of the contract. A futures contract provides for a specified settlement month in which the cash settlement is made or in which the commodity or financial instrument is to be delivered by the seller (whose position is therefore described as “short”) and acquired by the purchaser (whose position is therefore described as “long”).

There is no purchase price paid or received on the purchase or sale of a futures contract. Instead, an amount of cash or cash equivalents must be deposited with the broker as “initial margin”. This amount varies based on the requirements imposed by the exchange clearing houses, but may be lower than 5% of the notional value of the contract. This margin deposit provides collateral for the obligations of the parties to the futures contract.

By depositing margin, which may vary in form depending on the exchange, with the clearing house or broker involved, a market participant may be able to earn interest on its margin funds, thereby increasing the total return that it may realize from an investment in futures contracts. The market participant normally makes to, and receives from, the broker subsequent daily payments as the price of the futures contract fluctuates. These payments are called “variation margin” and are made as the existing positions in the futures contract become more or less valuable, a process known as “marking to the market”.

Futures contracts are traded on organized exchanges, known as “designated contract markets” in the United States. At any time prior to the expiration of a futures contract, subject to the availability of a liquid secondary market, a trader may elect to close out its position by taking an opposite position on the exchange on which the trader obtained the position. This operates to terminate the position and fix the trader’s profit or loss. Futures contracts are cleared through the facilities of a centralized clearing house and a brokerage firm, referred to as a “futures commission merchant”, which is a member of the clearing house. The clearing house guarantees the performance of each clearing member that is a party to a futures contract by, in effect, taking the opposite side of the transaction. Clearing houses do not guarantee the performance by clearing members of their obligations to their customers.

Unlike equity securities, futures contracts, by their terms, have stated expirations and, at a specified point in time prior to expiration, trading in a futures contract for the current delivery month will cease. As a result, a market participant wishing to maintain its exposure to a futures contract on a particular commodity with the nearest expiration must close out its position in the expiring contract and establish a new position in the contract for the next delivery month, a process referred to as “rolling”. For example, a market participant with a long position in November crude oil futures that wishes to maintain a position in the nearest delivery month will, as the November contract nears expiration, sell November futures, which serves to close out the existing long position, and buy December futures. This will “roll” the November position into a December position, and, when the November contract expires, the market participant will still have a long position in the nearest delivery month.

Futures exchanges and clearing houses in the United States are subject to regulation by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. Exchanges may adopt rules and take other actions that affect trading, including imposing speculative position limits, maximum price fluctuations and trading halts and suspensions and requiring liquidation of contracts in certain circumstances. Futures markets outside the United States are generally subject to regulation by comparable regulatory authorities. The structure and nature of trading on non-U.S. exchanges, however, may differ from this description.

 

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THE COMMODITY INDEX

The Commodity Index is a proprietary index that is designed to be a benchmark for commodities as an asset class. It is composed of futures contracts on physical commodities and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Four Main Principles Guiding the Creation of the Commodity Index

The Commodity Index was created using the following four main principles:

 

 

Economic Significance . A commodity index should fairly represent the importance of a diversified group of commodities to the world economy. To achieve a fair representation, the Commodity Index uses both liquidity data and U.S. dollar-weighted production data in determining the relative quantities of included commodities. The Commodity Index primarily relies on liquidity data, or the relative amount of trading activity of a particular commodity, as an important indicator of the value placed on that commodity by financial and physical market participants. The Commodity Index also relies on production data as a useful measure of the importance of a commodity to the world economy. Production data alone, however, may underestimate the economic significance of storable commodities ( e.g. , gold) relative to non-storable commodities ( e.g. , live cattle). Production data alone also may underestimate the investment value that financial market participants place on certain commodities, and/or the amount of commercial activity that is centered around various commodities. Accordingly, production statistics alone do not necessarily provide as accurate a blueprint of economic importance as the pronouncements of the markets themselves. The Commodity Index thus relies on data that is both endogenous to the futures market (liquidity) and exogenous to the futures market (production) in determining relative weightings.

 

 

Diversification . A second major goal of the Commodity Index is to provide diversified exposure to commodities as an asset class. Disproportionate weightings of any particular commodity or sector increase volatility and negate the concept of a broad-based commodity index. Instead of diversified commodities exposure, the investor is unduly subjected to micro-economic shocks in one commodity or sector. As described further below, diversification rules have been established and are applied annually. Additionally, the Commodity Index is rebalanced annually on a price-percentage basis in order to maintain diversified commodities exposure over time.

 

 

Continuity . A third goal of the Commodity Index is to be responsive to the changing nature of commodity markets in a manner that does not completely reshape the character of the Commodity Index from year to year. The Commodity Index is intended to provide a stable benchmark, so that end-users may be reasonably confident that historical performance data (including such diverse measures as correlation, spot yield, roll yield and volatility) is based on a structure that bears some resemblance to both the current and future composition of the Commodity Index.

 

 

Liquidity . Another goal of the Commodity Index is to provide a highly liquid index. The explicit inclusion of liquidity as a weighting factor helps to ensure that the Commodity Index can accommodate substantial investment flows. The liquidity of an index affects transaction costs associated with current investments. It also may affect the reliability of historical price performance data.

These principles represent goals of the Commodity Index, its creators and owners and there can be no assurance that these goals will be reached by the index sponsors.

 

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Oversight of the Commodity Index

The index sponsors use a two-tier structure, comprised of a Supervisory Committee and an Advisory Committee, to oversee the Commodity Index. The purpose of the two-tier structure is to expand the breadth of input into the decision-making process in respect of the Commodity Index, while also providing a mechanism for more rapid reaction in the event of any market disruptions or extraordinary change in market conditions that may affect the Commodity Index.

The Supervisory Committee is comprised of three members, two of whom are appointed by UBS and one of whom is appointed by DJI Opco. The Supervisory Committee will make all final decisions relating to the Commodity Index, given any advice and recommendations from the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee consists of six to twelve members drawn from the financial and academic communities. Both the Supervisory Committee and the Advisory Committee meet annually to consider any changes to be made to the Commodity Index for the coming year. These committees may also meet at other times as may be necessary for purposes of their respective responsibilities in connection with the oversight of the Commodity Index.

As described in more detail below, the Commodity Index is reweighted and rebalanced each year in January on a price-percentage basis. The annual weightings for the Commodity Index are determined each year by UBS under the supervision of the Supervisory Committee, announced after approval by the Supervisory Committee and implemented the following January. The composition of the Commodity Index for 2013 was approved by the Supervisory Committee and announced in October 2012.

Composition of the Commodity Index

Commodities Available for Inclusion in the Commodity Index

A number of commodities have been selected that are believed to be sufficiently significant to the world economy to merit consideration for inclusion in the Commodity Index and which are tradable through a qualifying related futures contract. With the exception of several metals contracts (aluminum, lead, tin, nickel and zinc) that trade on the London Metal Exchange (“ LME ”) and the contract for Brent Crude Oil, each of the potential commodities is the subject of a futures contract that trades on a U.S. exchange. The 24 commodities currently eligible for inclusion in the Commodity Index are as follows: aluminum, cocoa, coffee, copper, corn, cotton, crude oil (WTI and Brent), gold, heating oil, lead, lean hogs, live cattle, natural gas, nickel, platinum, silver, soybean meal, soybean oil, soybeans, sugar, tin, unleaded gasoline, wheat (Soft (Chicago) and Hard Red Winter (Kansas City)) and zinc.

The 20 Commodity Index commodities selected for 2013 are as follows: aluminum, coffee, copper, corn, cotton, crude oil (WTI and Brent), gold, heating oil, lean hogs, live cattle, natural gas, nickel, silver, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, sugar, unleaded gasoline, wheat (Soft (Chicago) and Hard Red Winter (Kansas City)), and zinc.

Designated Contracts for Each Commodity

A futures contract known as a designated contract is selected for each commodity. Where UBS, believes that there exists more than one futures contract with sufficient liquidity to be chosen as a designated contract for a commodity, UBS has historically selected the futures contract that is traded in North America and denominated in dollars (except in the case of the commodities for which LME contracts have been selected). When more than one such contract has existed, UBS has selected the most actively traded contract. Although there is no current intention to do so, UBS may in the future select contracts that are traded outside of the United States or are traded in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The process is reviewed by the Supervisory Committee and the Advisory Committee. Data concerning this designated contract will be used to calculate the Commodity Index. The termination or replacement of a futures contract on an established exchange occurs infrequently; if a designated contract were to be terminated or replaced, a comparable futures contract would be selected, if available, to replace that designated contract.

The Commodity Index Is a Rolling Index

The Commodity Index is composed of futures contracts on physical commodities. Unlike equities, which typically entitle the holder to a continuing stake in a corporation, commodity futures contracts normally specify a certain date for the delivery of the underlying physical commodity. In order to avoid delivering the underlying physical commodities and to maintain

 

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exposure to the underlying physical commodities, periodically futures contracts on physical commodities specifying delivery on a nearby date must be sold and futures contracts on physical commodities that have not yet reached the delivery period must be purchased. The roll for each contract occurs over a period of five DJ-UBS Business Days each month according to a pre-determined schedule. This process is known as “ rolling ” a futures position, and the Commodity Index is a “ rolling index ”.

A “ DJ-UBS Business Day ” is a day on which the sum of the Commodity Index Percentages (as defined in the section entitled “—Determination of Composition and Weightings of the Commodity Index” below) for the Commodity Index commodities that are open for trading is greater than 50%. For example, based on the weighting of the Commodity Index commodities for 2011, if the CME Group which, following CME’s merger with the CBOT in July 2007, now includes the CBOT and the New York Mercantile Exchange (“ NYMEX ”) are closed for trading on the same day, a DJ-UBS Business Day will not exist.

Determination of Composition and Weightings of the Commodity Index

The composition and weighting of the Commodity Index is determined by UBS, under the supervision of the Supervisory Committee and is approved by the Supervisory Committee in consultation with the Advisory Committee, each year.

In determining which commodities will be included in the Commodity Index and their relative weightings for a given year, UBS looks to both liquidity and U.S. dollar-adjusted production data in 2/3 and 1/3 shares, respectively. For each of the 24 commodities designated for potential inclusion in the Commodity Index, liquidity is measured by the Commodity Liquidity Percentage (“ CLP ”) and production by the Commodity Production Percentage (“ CPP ”). The CLP for each commodity is determined by taking a five-year average of the product of trading volume and the historic U.S. dollar value of the designated contract for that commodity, and dividing the result by the sum of such products for all commodities which were designated for potential inclusion in the Commodity Index. The CPP is determined for each commodity by taking a five-year average of world production figures, adjusted by the historic U.S. dollar value of the designated contract, and dividing the result by the sum of such production figures for all commodities which were designated for potential inclusion in the Commodity Index.

The CLP and the CPP are then combined (using a ratio of 2:1) to establish the Commodity Index Percentage (“ CIP ”) for each commodity. This CIP is then adjusted in accordance with certain diversification rules in order to determine the commodities which will be included in the Commodity Index and their respective percentage weights. The diversification rules are as follows:

 

 

No related group of commodities designated as a “ Commodity Group ” may constitute more than 33% of the Commodity Index. The Commodity Groups are:

 

   

Energy (currently including crude oil (WTI and Brent), heating oil, natural gas and unleaded gasoline)

 

   

Grains (currently including corn, soybeans, soybean oil, soybean meal and wheat (Chicago and Kansas))

 

   

Industrial Metals (currently including aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin and zinc)

 

   

Livestock (currently including lean hogs and live cattle)

 

   

Precious Metals (currently including gold, platinum and silver)

 

   

Softs (currently including cocoa, coffee, cotton and sugar)

 

 

No single commodity may constitute more than 15% of the Commodity Index.

 

 

No single commodity, together with its derivatives ( e.g. , crude oil, together with heating oil and unleaded gasoline), may constitute more than 25% of the Commodity Index.

 

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No single commodity may constitute less than 2% of the Commodity Index, as liquidity allows.

Following the annual reweighting and rebalancing of the Commodity Index in January, the percentage of any single commodity or commodity group at any time prior to the next reweighting or rebalancing will fluctuate and may exceed or be less than the percentages set forth above.

Annual Reweightings and Rebalancings of the Commodity Index

The Commodity Index is reweighted and rebalanced each year in January on a price-percentage basis. The annual weightings for the Commodity Index are determined each year by UBS under the supervision of the Supervisory Committee, after approval by the Supervisory Committee in consultation with the Advisory Committee and implemented the following January. The composition of the Commodity Index for 2013 was approved by the Supervisory Committee and announced in October 2012.

2013 Designated Contracts and Target Weightings

The 20 Commodity Index commodities selected for 2013 are as follows: aluminum, coffee, copper, corn, cotton, crude oil (WTI and Brent), gold, heating oil, lean hogs, live cattle, natural gas, nickel, silver, soybeans, soybean meal, soybean oil, sugar, unleaded gasoline, wheat (Soft (Chicago) and Hard Red Winter (Kansas City)), and zinc. The designated contracts for those commodities, and their target weights, are as follows:

2013 Commodity Index Breakdown by Commodity

 

Commodity

  

Designated Contract

   Exchange   

Units

  

Quote

   Target
Weighting (%)

Aluminum

  

High Grade Primary Aluminum

   LME    25 metric tons    USD/metric ton    4.91%

Coffee

  

Coffee “C”

   NYBOT*    37,500 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    2.44%

Copper

  

Copper**

   COMEX    25,000 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    7.28%

Corn

  

Corn

   CBOT***    5,000 bushels    U.S. cents/bushel    7.05%

Cotton

  

Cotton

   NYBOT*    50,000 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    1.77%

Crude (WTI)

  

Light, Sweet Crude Oil

   NYMEX    1,000 barrels    USD/barrel    9.21%

Crude (Brent)

  

Brent Crude Oil

   ICE    1,000 barrels    USD/barrel    5.79%

Gold

  

Gold

   COMEX    100 troy oz.    USD/troy oz.    10.82%

Heating Oil

  

Heating Oil

   NYMEX    42,000 gallons    U.S. cents/gallon    3.52%

Lean Hogs

  

Lean Hogs

   CME    40,000 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    1.90%

Live Cattle

  

Live Cattle

   CME    40,000 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    3.28%

Natural Gas

  

Henry Hub Natural Gas

   NYMEX    10,000 mmbtu    USD/mmbtu    10.42%

Nickel

  

Primary Nickel

   LME    6 metric tons    USD/metric ton    2.24%

Silver

  

Silver

   COMEX    5,000 troy oz.    U.S. cents/troy oz.    3.90%

Soybeans

  

Soybeans

   CBOT***    5,000 bushels    U.S. cents/bushel    5.49%

Soybean Meal

  

Soybean Meal

   CBOT***    100 short tons    USD/short ton    2.61%

Soybean Oil

  

Soybean Oil

   CBOT***    60,000 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    2.74%

Sugar

  

World Sugar No. 11

   NYBOT*    112,000 lbs    U.S. cents/pound    3.88%

Unleaded Gasoline

  

Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygen Blending

   NYMEX    42,000 gal    U.S. cents/gallon    3.46%

Wheat (Chicago)

  

Soft Wheat

   CBOT***    5,000 bushels    U.S. cents/bushel    3.43%

Wheat (Kansas)

  

Hard Red Winter Wheat

   KCBOT    5,000 bushels    U.S. cents/bushel    1.32%

Zinc

  

Special High Grade Zinc

   LME    25 metric tons    USD/metric ton    2.52%

 

* The New York Board of Trade (NYBOT) was renamed ICE Futures U.S. in September 2007.
** The Commodity Index uses the High Grade Copper contract traded on the COMEX division of the New York Mercantile Exchange for copper contract prices and LME volume data in determining the weighting of the Commodity Index.
*** Following its merger with CME in July 2007, the new entity name for the CBOT is CME Indexes.

 

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Calculation and Publication of the Commodity Index

The Commodity Index is calculated by DJI Opco, in conjunction with UBS, by applying the impact of the changes to the prices of index components (based on their relative weightings) and the Treasury Bill rate of interest.

The first step in calculating the Commodity Index is to calculate the applicable “commodity index multipliers” or “ CIMs ”. Following application of the diversification rules discussed in the section entitled “—Composition of the Commodity Index—Determination of Composition and Weightings of the Commodity Index” above, CIPs are incorporated into the Commodity Index by calculating the new unit weights for each index component. On a date near the beginning of each new calendar year, the CIPs, along with the settlement prices on that date for designated contracts included in the Commodity Index, are used to determine a CIM for each index component. This CIM is used to achieve the percentage weightings of the index components, in U.S. dollar terms, indicated by their respective CIPs. After the CIMs are calculated, they remain fixed throughout the year. As a result, the observed price percentage of each index component will float throughout the year, until the CIMs are reset the following year based on new CIPs.

Once the CIMs are determined, the calculation of the value of the Commodity Index is a mathematical process that reflects the performance of each index component and the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in three-month U.S. Treasury Bills.

At present, DJI Opco disseminates the Commodity Index value approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the Commodity Index value has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., New York City time, and publishes a daily Commodity Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on each DJ-UBS Business Day on http://www.djindexes.com, on Reuters page DJUBSTR and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBSTR”.

Commodity Index Calculation Disruption Events

From time to time, disruptions can occur in trading futures contracts on various commodity exchanges. The daily calculation of the Commodity Index may be adjusted in the event that UBS determines that any of the following index calculation disruption events exists:

 

 

the termination or suspension of, or material limitation or disruption in the trading of any futures contract used in the calculation of the Commodity Index on that day;

 

 

the settlement price of any futures contract used in the calculation of the Commodity Index reflects the maximum permitted price change from the previous day’s settlement price;

 

 

the failure of an exchange to publish official settlement prices for any futures contract used in the calculation of the Commodity Index; or

 

 

with respect to any futures contract used in the calculation of the Commodity Index that trades on the LME, a DJ-UBS Business Day on which the LME is not open for trading.

Additional information on the Commodity Index is available on the following website: http://www.djindexes.com.

Historical Closing Levels of the Commodity Index

Since its inception, the Commodity Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Commodity Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Commodity Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Commodity Index ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Commodity Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Commodity Index or its index components will result in holders of the Commodity Index ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Commodity Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Commodity Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2001. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Commodity Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

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December 31, 1991

     94.245   

December 31, 1992

     97.736   

December 31, 1993

     96.694   

December 30, 1994

     112.755   

December 29, 1995

     129.908   

December 31, 1996

     160.001   

December 31, 1997

     154.579   

December 31, 1998

     112.796   

December 31, 1999

     140.257   

December 29, 2000

     184.917   

December 31, 2001

     148.843   

December 31, 2002

     187.401   

December 31, 2003

     232.249   

December 31, 2004

     253.495   

December 31, 2005

     307.650   

December 29, 2006

     314.023   

December 31, 2007

     364.990   

December 31, 2008

     234.874   

December 31, 2009

     279.279   

December 31, 2010

     326.288   

December 30, 2011

     282.826   

December 31, 2012

     279.836   

March 28, 2013

     276.686   

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THE AGRICULTURE SUB-INDEX

The Agriculture Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for agricultural commodities as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on agricultural commodities that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Agriculture Sub-Index

The Agriculture Sub-Index currently is composed of the nine exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to agricultural commodities: coffee, corn, cotton, soybean meal, soybean oil, soybeans, sugar and wheat (Chicago and Kansas).

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Agriculture Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Corn

     22.94

Soybeans

     17.87

Sugar

     12.63

Wheat (Chicago)

     11.17

Soybean Oil

     8.92

Soybean Meal

     8.48

Coffee

     7.94

Cotton

     5.74

Wheat (Kansas)

     4.30

Calculation and Publication of the Agriculture Sub-Index

The Agriculture Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Agriculture Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Agriculture Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Agriculture Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBAGTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Agriculture Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Agriculture Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Agriculture Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Agriculture Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Agriculture ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Agriculture Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Agriculture Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Agriculture ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Agriculture Sub-Index was launched on July 7, 2005. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Agriculture Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2005. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Agriculture Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2004 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Agriculture Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2005 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     102.665   

December 31, 1992

     93.956   

December 31, 1993

     111.159   

December 30, 1994

     120.360   

December 29, 1995

     149.251   

December 31, 1996

     152.354   

December 31, 1997

     176.881   

December 31, 1998

     140.753   

December 31, 1999

     111.838   

December 29, 2000

     108.975   

December 31, 2001

     90.102   

December 31, 2002

     107.342   

December 31, 2003

     122.268   

December 31, 2004

     106.556   

December 31, 2005

     107.711   

December 29, 2006

     123.064   

December 31, 2007

     159.846   

December 31, 2008

     115.94   

December 31, 2009

     131.843   

December 31, 2010

     182.595   

December 30, 2011

     156.385   

December 31, 2012

     162.614   

March 28, 2013

     157.474   

 

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THE ALUMINUM SUB-INDEX

The Aluminum Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for aluminum as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on aluminum that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Calculation and Publication of the Aluminum Sub-Index

The Aluminum Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Aluminum Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Aluminum Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBALTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Aluminum Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Aluminum Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Aluminum Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Aluminum Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Aluminum ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Aluminum Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Aluminum Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Aluminum ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Aluminum Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Aluminum Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Aluminum Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Aluminum Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     70.392   

December 31, 1992

     73.349   

December 31, 1993

     63.105   

December 30, 1994

     109.359   

December 29, 1995

     93.704   

December 31, 1996

     82.439   

December 31, 1997

     84.268   

December 31, 1998

     66.788   

December 31, 1999

     86.608   

December 29, 2000

     85.518   

December 31, 2001

     73.962   

December 31, 2002

     72.065   

December 31, 2003

     86.724   

December 31, 2004

     107.482   

December 31, 2005

     128.195   

December 29, 2006

     160.569   

December 31, 2007

     136.205   

December 31, 2008

     81.544   

December 31, 2009

     109.128   

December 31, 2010

     114.996   

December 30, 2011

     90.069   

December 31, 2012

     86.487   

March 28, 2013

     78.265   

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COCOA SUB-INDEX

The Cocoa Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for cocoa as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on cocoa that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

At present, cocoa is one of the four commodities eligible for inclusion but not included in the Commodity Index. The contract included in the Cocoa Sub-Index is the “Cocoa” contract traded on the New York Board of Trade, which is the contract that would be eligible for inclusion in the Commodity Index if cocoa were one of the commodities included in the Commodity Index.

Calculation and Publication of the Cocoa Sub-Index

The Cocoa Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Cocoa Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Cocoa Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBCCTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Cocoa Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Cocoa Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Cocoa Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Cocoa Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Cocoa ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Cocoa Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Cocoa Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Cocoa ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Cocoa Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Cocoa Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Cocoa Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Cocoa Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     94.327   

December 31, 1992

     58.334   

December 31, 1993

     60.265   

December 30, 1994

     61.020   

December 29, 1995

     56.802   

December 31, 1996

     58.242   

December 31, 1997

     63.419   

December 31, 1998

     50.644   

December 31, 1999

     27.509   

December 29, 2000

     21.418   

December 31, 2001

     36.916   

December 31, 2002

     59.108   

December 31, 2003

     49.689   

December 31, 2004

     49.748   

December 31, 2005

     45.985   

December 29, 2006

     47.333   

December 31, 2007

     56.804   

December 31, 2008

     72.162   

December 31, 2009

     85.540   

December 31, 2010

     75.718   

December 30, 2011

     51.210   

December 31, 2012

     54.564   

March 28, 2013

     52.920   

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COFFEE SUB-INDEX

The Coffee Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for coffee as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on coffee that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Calculation and Publication of the Coffee Sub-Index

The Coffee Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Coffee Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Coffee Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBKCTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Coffee Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Coffee Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Coffee Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Coffee Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Coffee ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Coffee Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Coffee Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Coffee ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Coffee Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Coffee Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Coffee Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Coffee Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     78.741   

December 31, 1992

     67.006   

December 31, 1993

     52.106   

December 30, 1994

     118.365   

December 29, 1995

     70.377   

December 31, 1996

     111.682   

December 31, 1997

     252.681   

December 31, 1998

     223.594   

December 31, 1999

     226.536   

December 29, 2000

     100.741   

December 31, 2001

     55.521   

December 31, 2002

     55.720   

December 31, 2003

     48.986   

December 31, 2004

     66.318   

December 31, 2005

     60.490   

December 29, 2006

     64.129   

December 31, 2007

     62.786   

December 31, 2008

     46.362   

December 31, 2009

     51.139   

December 31, 2010

     85.399   

December 30, 2011

     75.847   

December 31, 2012

     44.303   

March 28, 2013

     41.401   

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COPPER SUB-INDEX

The Copper Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for copper as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on copper that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Calculation and Publication of the Copper Sub-Index

The Copper Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Copper Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Copper Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBHGTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Copper Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Copper Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Copper Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Copper Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Copper ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Copper Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Copper Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Copper ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Copper Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Copper Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Copper Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Copper Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     93.852   

December 31, 1992

     102.887   

December 31, 1993

     81.793   

December 30, 1994

     145.666   

December 29, 1995

     157.850   

December 31, 1996

     158.254   

December 31, 1997

     143.182   

December 31, 1998

     123.356   

December 31, 1999

     155.247   

December 29, 2000

     153.271   

December 31, 2001

     118.121   

December 31, 2002

     122.198   

December 31, 2003

     178.567   

December 31, 2004

     257.498   

December 31, 2005

     415.010   

December 29, 2006

     631.804   

December 31, 2007

     688.285   

December 31, 2008

     323.062   

December 31, 2009

     742.970   

December 31, 2010

     962.468   

December 30, 2011

     727.563   

December 31, 2012

     763.980   

March 28, 2013

     708.777   

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COTTON SUB-INDEX

The Cotton Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for cotton as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on cotton that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Calculation and Publication of the Cotton Sub-Index

The Cotton Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Cotton Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Cotton Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBCTTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Cotton Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Cotton Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Cotton Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Cotton Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Cotton ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Cotton Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Cotton Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Cotton ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Cotton Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Cotton Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Cotton Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Cotton Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     94.976   

December 31, 1992

     88.700   

December 31, 1993

     100.423   

December 30, 1994

     142.241   

December 29, 1995

     202.343   

December 31, 1996

     193.905   

December 31, 1997

     165.050   

December 31, 1998

     148.593   

December 31, 1999

     123.310   

December 29, 2000

     134.921   

December 31, 2001

     67.353   

December 31, 2002

     78.345   

December 31, 2003

     93.981   

December 31, 2004

     53.229   

December 31, 2005

     54.108   

December 29, 2006

     46.221   

December 31, 2007

     47.217   

December 31, 2008

     27.020   

December 31, 2009

     35.161   

December 31, 2010

     69.675   

December 30, 2011

     54.557   

December 31, 2012

     47.613   

March 28, 2013

     55.364   

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ENERGY SUB-INDEX

The Energy Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for energy-related commodities as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on energy-related commodities that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Energy Sub-Index

The Energy Sub-Index currently is composed of the five exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to energy-related commodities: Brent crude oil, heating oil, natural gas, unleaded gasoline and WTI crude oil.

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Energy Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Natural Gas

     32.17

WTI Crude Oil

     28.41

Brent Crude Oil

     17.88

Heating Oil

     10.86

Unleaded Gasoline

     10.68

Calculation and Publication of the Energy Sub-Index

The Energy Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Energy Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Energy Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Energy Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBENTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Energy Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Energy Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Energy Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Energy Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Energy ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Energy Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Energy Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Energy ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Energy Sub-Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Energy Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2001. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Energy Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Energy Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2001 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     88.767   

December 31, 1992

     100.648   

December 31, 1993

     75.850   

December 30, 1994

     87.814   

December 29, 1995

     109.188   

December 31, 1996

     204.849   

December 31, 1997

     158.488   

December 31, 1998

     85.458   

December 31, 1999

     155.294   

December 29, 2000

     342.212   

December 31, 2001

     215.135   

December 31, 2002

     333.642   

December 31, 2003

     439.460   

December 31, 2004

     523.493   

December 31, 2005

     744.210   

December 29, 2006

     436.062   

December 31, 2007

     526.268   

December 31, 2008

     277.168   

December 31, 2009

     262.465   

December 31, 2010

     234.779   

December 30, 2011

     197.294   

December 31, 2012

     178.826   

March 28, 2013

     191.552   

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GRAINS SUB-INDEX

The Grains Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for grains as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on grains that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Grains Sub-Index

The Grains Sub-Index currently is composed of the four exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to grains: corn, soybeans and wheat.

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Grains Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Corn

     40.77

Soybeans

     31.76

Wheat (Chicago)

     19.84

Wheat (Kansas)

     7.63

Calculation and Publication of the Grains Sub-Index

The Grains Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Grains Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Grains Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Grains Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBGRTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Grains Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Grains Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Grains Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Grains Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Grains ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Grains Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Grains Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Grains ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Grains Sub-Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Grains Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2001. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Grains Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Grains Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2001 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     107.489   

December 31, 1992

     98.296   

December 31, 1993

     123.665   

December 30, 1994

     104.503   

December 29, 1995

     141.546   

December 31, 1996

     135.392   

December 31, 1997

     147.845   

December 31, 1998

     114.389   

December 31, 1999

     92.413   

December 29, 2000

     90.890   

December 31, 2001

     74.585   

December 31, 2002

     87.244   

December 31, 2003

     106.209   

December 31, 2004

     81.057   

December 31, 2005

     78.368   

December 29, 2006

     96.872   

December 31, 2007

     137.627   

December 31, 2008

     101.406   

December 31, 2009

     99.736   

December 31, 2010

     129.936   

December 30, 2011

     111.218   

December 31, 2012

     131.518   

March 28, 2013

     126.595   

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INDUSTRIAL METALS SUB-INDEX

The Industrial Metals Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for industrial metals as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on industrial metals that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index

The Industrial Metals Sub-Index currently is composed of the four exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to industrial metals: aluminum, copper, nickel and zinc.

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Industrial Metals Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Copper

     42.93

Aluminum

     28.98

Zinc

     14.86

Nickel

     13.23

Calculation and Publication of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index

The Industrial Metals Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Industrial Metals Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Industrial Metals Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBINTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Industrial Metals Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Industrial Metals ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Industrial Metals ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Industrial Metals Sub-Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Industrial Metals Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2001. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Industrial Metals Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Industrial Metals Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2001 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     86.470   

December 31, 1992

     90.324   

December 31, 1993

     75.839   

December 30, 1994

     126.387   

December 29, 1995

     121.396   

December 31, 1996

     113.539   

December 31, 1997

     111.532   

December 31, 1998

     90.497   

December 31, 1999

     123.622   

December 29, 2000

     120.305   

December 31, 2001

     97.855   

December 31, 2002

     100.693   

December 31, 2003

     144.527   

December 31, 2004

     181.048   

December 31, 2005

     241.645   

December 29, 2006

     416.470   

December 31, 2007

     375.397   

December 31, 2008

     194.208   

December 31, 2009

     349.541   

December 31, 2010

     406.319   

December 30, 2011

     307.878   

December 31, 2012

     309.949   

March 28, 2013

     285.641   

 

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LEAD SUB-INDEX

The Lead Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for lead as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on lead that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

At present, lead is one of the four commodities eligible for inclusion but not included in the Commodity Index. The contract included in the Lead Sub-Index is the “Refined Standard Lead” contract traded on the LME, which is the contract that would be eligible for inclusion in the Commodity Index if lead were one of the commodities included in the Commodity Index.

Calculation and Publication of the Lead Sub-Index

The Lead Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Lead Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Lead Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBPBTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Lead Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Lead Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Lead Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Lead Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Lead ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Lead Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Lead Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Lead ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Lead Sub-Index was launched on March 7, 2008. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Lead Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Lead Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2007 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Lead Sub-Index has performed from March 7, 2008 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     85.716   

December 31, 1992

     67.717   

December 31, 1993

     66.144   

December 30, 1994

     86.065   

December 29, 1995

     91.751   

December 31, 1996

     100.895   

December 31, 1997

     82.014   

December 31, 1998

     71.991   

December 31, 1999

     77.041   

December 29, 2000

     71.581   

December 31, 2001

     76.804   

December 31, 2002

     61.130   

December 31, 2003

     101.592   

December 31, 2004

     166.323   

December 31, 2005

     200.157   

December 29, 2006

     337.066   

December 31, 2007

     567.276   

December 31, 2008

     222.816   

December 31, 2009

     519.339   

December 31, 2010

     525.544   

December 30, 2011

     420.536   

December 31, 2012

     471.482   

March 28, 2013

     424.836   

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LIVESTOCK SUB-INDEX

The Livestock Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for livestock as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on livestock that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Livestock Sub-Index

The Livestock Sub-Index currently is composed of the two exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to livestock: lean hogs and live cattle.

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Livestock Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Live Cattle

     63.35

Lean Hogs

     36.65

Calculation and Publication of the Livestock Sub-Index

The Livestock Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Livestock Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Livestock Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Livestock Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBLITR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Livestock Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Livestock Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Livestock Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Livestock Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Livestock ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Livestock Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Livestock Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Livestock ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Livestock Sub-Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Livestock Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2001. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Livestock Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Livestock Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2001 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     101.203   

December 31, 1992

     127.855   

December 31, 1993

     138.078   

December 30, 1994

     124.555   

December 29, 1995

     130.599   

December 31, 1996

     151.002   

December 31, 1997

     142.237   

December 31, 1998

     101.495   

December 31, 1999

     116.346   

December 29, 2000

     126.184   

December 31, 2001

     125.452   

December 31, 2002

     111.108   

December 31, 2003

     106.760   

December 31, 2004

     135.694   

December 31, 2005

     135.341   

December 29, 2006

     127.058   

December 31, 2007

     113.498   

December 31, 2008

     81.259   

December 31, 2009

     69.014   

December 31, 2010

     75.413   

December 30, 2011

     73.679   

December 31, 2012

     71.069   

March 28, 2013

     66.502   

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NATURAL GAS SUB-INDEX

The Natural Gas Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for natural gas as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on natural gas that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills. Please refer to the section titled “Temporary Suspension of Further Issuances of iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ETNs and Temporary Suspension of Further Sales and Issuances of iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM ETNs” for more information on the temporary suspension of further issuances of the Natural Gas ETNs.

Calculation and Publication of the Natural Gas Sub-Index

The Natural Gas Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Natural Gas Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Natural Gas Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBNGTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Natural Gas Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Natural Gas Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Natural Gas Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Natural Gas Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Natural Gas ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Natural Gas Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Natural Gas Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Natural Gas ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Natural Gas Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Natural Gas Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Natural Gas Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Natural Gas Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     69.376   

December 31, 1992

     106.788   

December 31, 1993

     116.684   

December 30, 1994

     78.231   

December 29, 1995

     81.730   

December 31, 1996

     126.078   

December 31, 1997

     116.435   

December 31, 1998

     69.198   

December 31, 1999

     71.611   

December 29, 2000

     321.190   

December 31, 2001

     70.380   

December 31, 2002

     98.186   

December 31, 2003

     125.137   

December 31, 2004

     93.294   

December 31, 2005

     147.224   

December 29, 2006

     43.043   

December 31, 2007

     34.736   

December 31, 2008

     21.851   

December 31, 2009

     10.586   

December 31, 2010

     6.289   

December 30, 2011

     3.327   

December 31, 2012

     2.308   

March 28, 2013

     2.653   

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NICKEL SUB-INDEX

The Nickel Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for nickel as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on nickel that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Calculation and Publication of the Nickel Sub-Index

The Nickel Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Nickel Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Nickel Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBNITR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Nickel Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Nickel Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Nickel Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Nickel Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Nickel ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Nickel Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Nickel Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Nickel ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Nickel Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Nickel Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Nickel Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Nickel Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     90.748   

December 31, 1992

     74.436   

December 31, 1993

     65.116   

December 30, 1994

     108.756   

December 29, 1995

     96.199   

December 31, 1996

     77.880   

December 31, 1997

     72.706   

December 31, 1998

     48.462   

December 31, 1999

     101.943   

December 29, 2000

     99.047   

December 31, 2001

     89.010   

December 31, 2002

     117.759   

December 31, 2003

     280.755   

December 31, 2004

     268.788   

December 31, 2005

     255.078   

December 29, 2006

     714.957   

December 31, 2007

     621.979   

December 31, 2008

     272.542   

December 31, 2009

     422.125   

December 31, 2010

     558.007   

December 30, 2011

     420.297   

December 31, 2012

     337.347   

March 28, 2013

     336.972   

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PLATINUM SUB-INDEX

The Platinum Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for platinum as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on platinum that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

At present, platinum is one of the four commodities eligible for inclusion but not included in the Commodity Index. The contract included in the Platinum Sub-Index is the “Platinum” contract traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange, which is the contract that would be eligible for inclusion in the Commodity Index if platinum were one of the commodities included in the Commodity Index.

Please refer to the section titled “Temporary Suspension of Further Issuances of iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ETNs and Temporary Suspension of Further Sales and Issuances of iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM ETNs” for more information on the temporary suspension of further sales from inventory and issuances of the Platinum ETNs.

Calculation and Publication of the Platinum Sub-Index

The Platinum Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Platinum Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Platinum Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBPLTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Platinum Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Platinum Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Platinum Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Platinum Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Platinum ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Platinum Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Platinum Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Platinum ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Platinum Sub-Index was launched on March 7, 2008. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Platinum Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Platinum Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2007 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Platinum Sub-Index has performed from March 7, 2008 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     79.211   

December 31, 1992

     85.599   

December 31, 1993

     99.317   

December 30, 1994

     106.351   

December 29, 1995

     106.224   

December 31, 1996

     101.439   

December 31, 1997

     106.799   

December 31, 1998

     112.277   

December 31, 1999

     140.490   

December 29, 2000

     238.084   

December 31, 2001

     206.344   

December 31, 2002

     271.644   

December 31, 2003

     397.291   

December 31, 2004

     444.141   

December 31, 2005

     522.497   

December 29, 2006

     619.368   

December 31, 2007

     841.008   

December 31, 2008

     519.555   

December 31, 2009

     800.327   

December 31, 2010

     955.178   

December 30, 2011

     746.560   

December 31, 2012

     811.338   

March 28, 2013

     826.485   

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PRECIOUS METALS SUB-INDEX

The Precious Metals Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for precious metals as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on precious metals that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Precious Metals Sub-Index

The Precious Metals Sub-Index currently is composed of the two exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to precious metals: gold and silver.

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Precious Metals Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Gold

     73.52

Silver

     26.48

Calculation and Publication of the Precious Metals Sub-Index

The Precious Metals Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Precious Metals Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Precious Metals Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Precious Metals Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBPRTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Precious Metals Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Precious Metals Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Precious Metals Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Precious Metals Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Precious Metals ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Precious Metals Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Precious Metals Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Precious Metals ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Precious Metals Sub-Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Precious Metals Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 2001. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Precious Metals Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Precious Metals Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2001 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     91.645   

December 31, 1992

     86.197   

December 31, 1993

     106.795   

December 30, 1994

     103.442   

December 29, 1995

     106.513   

December 31, 1996

     101.332   

December 31, 1997

     93.883   

December 31, 1998

     90.647   

December 31, 1999

     94.139   

December 29, 2000

     86.830   

December 31, 2001

     87.910   

December 31, 2002

     104.488   

December 31, 2003

     125.684   

December 31, 2004

     134.989   

December 31, 2005

     162.583   

December 29, 2006

     206.666   

December 31, 2007

     260.306   

December 31, 2008

     249.749   

December 31, 2009

     322.681   

December 31, 2010

     460.320   

December 30, 2011

     481.314   

December 31, 2012

     511.569   

March 28, 2013

     483.629   

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SOFTS SUB-INDEX

The Softs Sub-Index is a multiple-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for soft commodities as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contracts on soft commodities that are included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in those contracts plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Composition of the Softs Sub-Index

The Softs Sub-Index currently is composed of the three exchange-traded futures contracts included in the Commodity Index that relate to soft commodities: coffee, cotton and sugar.

The target weights for 2013 for the contracts included in the Softs Sub-Index are as follows:

 

Commodity

   Weighting  

Sugar

     48.00

Coffee

     30.18

Cotton

     21.82

Calculation and Publication of the Softs Sub-Index

The Softs Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contracts included in the Softs Sub-Index and to their respective weightings within the Softs Sub-Index.

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Softs Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBSOTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Softs Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Softs Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Softs Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Softs Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Softs ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Softs Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Softs Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Softs ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Softs Sub-Index was launched on November 15, 2001. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Softs Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the percentage weightings in effect in 1998. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Softs Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 29, 2000 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Softs Sub-Index has performed from December 31, 2001 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     95.408   

December 31, 1992

     82.248   

December 31, 1993

     84.495   

December 30, 1994

     130.755   

December 29, 1995

     129.052   

December 31, 1996

     153.343   

December 31, 1997

     204.213   

December 31, 1998

     166.665   

December 31, 1999

     133.983   

December 29, 2000

     130.453   

December 31, 2001

     105.968   

December 31, 2002

     127.912   

December 31, 2003

     123.838   

December 31, 2004

     126.890   

December 31, 2005

     140.339   

December 29, 2006

     123.540   

December 31, 2007

     119.273   

December 31, 2008

     85.358   

December 31, 2009

     123.124   

December 31, 2010

     196.873   

December 30, 2011

     169.372   

December 31, 2012

     131.447   

March 28, 2013

     127.244   

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SUGAR SUB-INDEX

The Sugar Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for sugar as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on sugar that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

Calculation and Publication of the Sugar Sub-Index

The Sugar Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Sugar Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Sugar Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on its website, http://www.djindexes.com, and on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBSBTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Sugar Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Sugar Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Sugar Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Sugar Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Sugar ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Sugar Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Sugar Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Sugar ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Sugar Sub-Index was launched on February 1, 2006. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Sugar Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Sugar Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2005 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Sugar Sub-Index has performed from December 29, 2006 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     116.775   

December 31, 1992

     127.696   

December 31, 1993

     141.670   

December 30, 1994

     193.099   

December 29, 1995

     209.616   

December 31, 1996

     250.997   

December 31, 1997

     289.693   

December 31, 1998

     183.941   

December 31, 1999

     146.428   

December 29, 2000

     253.801   

December 31, 2001

     215.207   

December 31, 2002

     289.917   

December 31, 2003

     232.452   

December 31, 2004

     288.680   

December 31, 2005

     430.708   

December 29, 2006

     321.010   

December 31, 2007

     286.516   

December 31, 2008

     229.426   

December 31, 2009

     427.334   

December 31, 2010

     529.731   

December 30, 2011

     466.624   

December 31, 2012

     406.178   

March 28, 2013

     367.417   

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TIN SUB-INDEX

The Tin Sub-Index is a single-component Sub-Index that is designed to be a benchmark for tin as an asset class. It is composed of the futures contract on tin that is included or eligible to be included in the Commodity Index and is intended to reflect the returns that are potentially available through (1) an unleveraged investment in that contract plus (2) the rate of interest that could be earned on cash collateral invested in specified Treasury Bills.

At present, tin is one of the four commodities eligible for inclusion but not included in the Commodity Index. The contract included in the Tin Sub-Index is the “Refined Tin” contract traded on the LME, which is the contract that would be eligible for inclusion in the Commodity Index if tin were one of the commodities included in the Commodity Index.

Calculation and Publication of the Tin Sub-Index

The Tin Sub-Index is calculated using the same methodology as the Commodity Index but with reference only to the contract included in the Tin Sub-Index (which, for purposes of the calculation, has a weighting of 100%).

At present, Dow Jones disseminates the level of the Tin Sub-Index approximately every 15 seconds (assuming the level has changed within such 15-second interval) from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. New York City time and publishes a daily Index value at approximately 5:00 p.m. New York City time on each DJ-UBS Business Day on Bloomberg under the ticker symbol “DJUBSNTR”.

Historical Closing Levels of the Tin Sub-Index

Since its inception, the Tin Sub-Index has experienced significant fluctuations. Any historical upward or downward trend in the value of the Tin Sub-Index during any period shown below is not an indication that the value of the Tin Sub-Index is more or less likely to increase or decrease at any time during the term of the Tin ETNs. The historical levels do not give an indication of future performance of the Tin Sub-Index. There can be no assurance that the future performance of the Tin Sub-Index or its index components will result in holders of the Tin ETNs receiving a positive return on their investment.

The Tin Sub-Index was launched on March 7, 2008. All data relating to the period prior to the launch of the Tin Sub-Index is an historical estimate by the sponsors using available data as to how the Index may have performed in the pre-launch period based upon the weightings in effect in the Commodity Index. Such data does not represent actual performance and should not be interpreted as an indication of actual performance. Accordingly, the following table illustrates:

 

(i) on a hypothetical basis, how the Tin Sub-Index would have performed from December 31, 1991 to December 31, 2007 based on the selection criteria and methodology described above; and

 

(ii) on an actual basis, how the Tin Sub-Index has performed from March 7, 2008 onwards.

 

December 31, 1991

     99.702   

December 31, 1992

     104.499   

December 31, 1993

     86.922   

December 30, 1994

     109.651   

December 29, 1995

     120.127   

December 31, 1996

     114.318   

December 31, 1997

     109.359   

December 31, 1998

     116.331   

December 31, 1999

     143.638   

December 29, 2000

     125.872   

December 31, 2001

     95.203   

December 31, 2002

     103.768   

December 31, 2003

     160.283   

December 31, 2004

     206.970   

December 31, 2005

     187.208   

December 29, 2006

     348.100   

December 31, 2007

     519.023   

December 31, 2008

     346.38   

December 31, 2009

     584.663   

December 31, 2010

     924.939   

December 30, 2011

     655.129   

December 31, 2012

     799.327   

March 28, 2013

     792.653   

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LICENSE AGREEMENTS

The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indexes SM are a joint product of DJI Opco, LLC, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC (“ DJI Opco ”), and UBS Securities LLC (“ UBS Securities ”), and have been licensed for use by Barclays Bank PLC. Dow Jones ® , “DJ”, “UBS”, “Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index SM ,” “Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM ” “Dow Jones-UBS Agriculture Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Aluminum Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Cocoa Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Coffee Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Copper Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Energy Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Grains Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Lead Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Livestock Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Nickel Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Platinum Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Precious Metals Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Softs Subindex Total Return SM ”, “Dow Jones-UBS Sugar Subindex Total Return SM ” and “Dow Jones-UBS Tin Subindex Total Return SM ”, and “DJ-UBSCI SM ” are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings, LLC (“ Dow Jones ”) and UBS AG (“ UBS AG ”), as the case may be. S&P is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC.

The ETNs based on the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Indices are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. None of Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of or counterparts to the ETNs or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities or commodities generally or in the ETNs particularly. The only relationship of Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates to Barclays Bank PLC is the licensing of certain trademarks, trade names and service marks and of DJ-UBSCI and the Indices, which are determined, composed and calculated by DJI Opco in conjunction with UBS Securities without regard to Barclays Bank PLC or the ETNs. Dow Jones, UBS Securities and DJI Opco have no obligation to take the needs of Barclays Bank PLC or the owners of the ETNs into consideration in determining, composing or calculating DJ-UBSCI and the Indices. None of Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates is responsible for or has participated in the determination of the timing of, prices at, or quantities of the ETNs to be issued or in the determination or calculation of the equation by which the ETNs are to be converted into cash. None of Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates shall have any obligation or liability, including, without limitation, to ETNs customers, in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of the ETNs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, UBS AG, UBS Securities, CME Group Inc., an affiliate of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, and their respective subsidiaries and affiliates may independently issue and/or sponsor financial products unrelated to the ETNs currently being issued by Barclays Bank PLC, but which may be similar to and competitive with the ETNs. In addition, UBS AG, UBS Securities, CME Group Inc. and their subsidiaries and affiliates actively trade commodities, commodity indexes and commodity futures (including the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index, Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM and the Indices), as well as swaps, options and derivatives which are linked to the performance of such commodities, commodity indexes and commodity futures. It is possible that this trading activity will affect the value of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index and ETNs

This pricing supplement relates only to ETNs and does not relate to the exchange-traded physical commodities underlying any of the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index components and the components of the Indices. Purchasers of the ETNs should not conclude that the inclusion of a futures contract in the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index or in the Indices is any form of investment recommendation of the futures contract or the underlying exchange-traded physical commodity by Dow Jones, UBS AG,

 

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UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. The information in this pricing supplement regarding the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index components and the components of the Indices have been derived solely from publicly available documents. None of Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS ETNs, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates has made any due diligence inquiries with respect to the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index components and the components of the Indices in connection with the ETNs. None of Dow Jones, UBS AG, UBS Securities, DJI Opco or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates makes any representation that these publicly available documents or any other publicly available information regarding the Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index components and the components of the Indices, including without limitation a description of factors that affect the prices of such components, are accurate or complete.

NONE OF DOW JONES, UBS AG, UBS SECURITIES, DJI OPCO OR ANY OF THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES GUARANTEES THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE DOW JONES-UBS COMMODITY INDEX, THE INDICES OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO AND NONE OF DOW JONES, UBS AG, UBS SECURITIES, DJI OPCO OR ANY OF THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES SHALL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN. NONE OF DOW JONES, UBS AG, UBS SECURITIES, DJI OPCO OR ANY OF THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES MAKES ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY BARCLAYS BANK PLC, OWNERS OF THE ETNS OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF THE DOW JONES-UBS COMMODITY INDEX SM , THE INDICES OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. NONE OF DOW JONES, UBS AG, UBS SECURITIES, DJI OPCO OR ANY OF THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES MAKES ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE WITH RESPECT TO THE DOW JONES-UBS COMMODITY INDEX SM , THE INDICES OR ANY DATA RELATED THERETO. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL DOW JONES, UBS AG, UBS SECURITIES, DJI OPCO OR ANY OF THEIR SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF. THERE ARE NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES OF ANY AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS AMONG UBS SECURITIES, DJI OPCO AND BARCLAYS BANK PLC, OTHER THAN UBS AG AND THE LICENSORS OF DJI OPCO .

 

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VALUATION OF THE ETNS

The market value of each series of ETNs will be affected by several factors, many of which are beyond our control. We expect that generally the level of the Index underlying the ETNs on any day will affect the market value of the ETNs more than any other factors. Other factors that may influence the market value of a series of ETNs include, but are not limited to, supply and demand for the series of ETNs, the volatility of the Index underlying the ETNs, the market price of the index components included in that Index, the Treasury Bill rate of interest, the volatility of commodities prices, economic, financial, political, regulatory, or judicial events that affect the value of the Index underlying the ETNs or the market price of the index components included in that Index, the general interest rate environment, as well as the perceived creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC. See “Risk Factors” in this pricing supplement for a discussion of the factors that may influence the market value of the ETNs prior to maturity.

Indicative Value

We or an affiliate expect to calculate and publish the closing “indicative value” of each series of ETNs on each trading day at www.iPathETN.com. In connection with any series of ETNs, we use the term “indicative value” to refer to the value at a given time determined based on the following equation:

Indicative Value = Principal Amount per ETN × (Current Index Level / Initial Index Level) - Current Investor Fee

where:

Principal Amount per ETN = $50;

Current Index Level = The most recent published level of the Index underlying the ETNs as reported by the UBS;

Initial Index Level = The level of that Index on the inception date; and

Current Investor Fee = The most recent daily calculation of the investor fee with respect to the ETNs, determined as described in this pricing supplement (which, during any trading day, will be the investor fee determined on the preceding calendar day).

Additionally, an “intraday” indicative value meant to approximate the intrinsic economic value of each series of ETNs will be calculated and published by Bloomberg L.P. or a successor via the facilities of the Consolidated Tape Association. The ticker symbols for the intraday indicative value of each series of ETNs are as follows:

 

 

Commodity Index ETNs: DJP.IV

 

 

Agriculture ETNs: JJA.IV

 

 

Aluminum ETNs: JJU.IV

 

 

Cocoa ETNs: NIB.IV

 

 

Coffee ETNs: JO.IV

 

 

Copper ETNs: JJC.IV

 

 

Cotton ETNs: BAL.IV

 

 

Energy ETNs: JJE.IV

 

 

Grains ETNs: JJG.IV

 

 

Industrial Metals ETNs: JJM.IV

 

 

Lead ETNs: LD.IV

 

 

Livestock ETNs: COW.IV

 

 

Natural Gas ETNs: GAZ.IV

 

 

Nickel ETNs: JJN.IV

 

 

Platinum ETNs: PGM.IV

 

 

Precious Metals ETNs: JJP.IV

 

 

Softs ETNs: JJS.IV

 

 

Sugar ETNs: SGG.IV

 

 

Tin ETNs: JJT.IV

For purposes of calculating this intraday indicative value, Bloomberg L.P. or a successor will use appropriate market data (for example, an average of live exchange rate from major financial institutions and market participants) available during the day to approximate the relevant Index. Bloomberg L.P. is not affiliated with Barclays Bank PLC and does not approve, endorse, review or recommend Barclays Bank PLC or any series of the ETNs.

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connection with any series of ETNs. Bloomberg L.P. makes no warranty, express or implied, as to results to be obtained by Barclays Bank PLC, Barclays Bank PLC’s customers, holders of the ETNs, or any other person or entity from the use of the indicative value or any data included therein. Bloomberg L.P. makes no express or implied warranties, and expressly disclaims all warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the indicative value or any data included therein.

Bloomberg L.P., its employees, subcontractors, agents, suppliers and vendors shall have no liability or responsibility, contingent or otherwise, for any injury or damages, whether caused by the negligence of Bloomberg L.P., its employees, subcontractors, agents, suppliers or vendors or otherwise, arising in connection with the intraday indicative value or any series of the ETNs, and shall not be liable for any lost profits, losses, punitive, incidental or consequential damages. Bloomberg L.P. shall not be responsible for or have any liability for any injuries or damages caused by errors, inaccuracies, omissions or any other failure in, or delays or interruptions of, the “intraday” indicative value, from whatever cause. Bloomberg L.P. is not responsible for the selection of or use of any Index or any series of the ETNs, the accuracy and adequacy of any Index or information used by Barclays Bank PLC and the resultant output thereof.

The intraday indicative value calculation will be provided for reference purposes only. It is not intended as a price or quotation, or as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale, redemption or termination of your ETNs, nor will it reflect hedging or transaction costs, credit considerations, market liquidity or bid-offer spreads. Published Index levels from Dow Jones and UBS may occasionally be subject to delay or postponement. Any such delays or postponements will affect the current Index level and therefore the intraday indicative value for a series of ETNs. Index levels provided by Dow Jones and UBS will not necessarily reflect the depth and liquidity of the underlying commodities markets. For this reason and others, the actual trading price of any series of ETNs may be different from their intraday indicative value.

As discussed in “Specific Terms of the ETNs—Payment Upon Redemption”, you may, subject to certain restrictions, choose to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date during the term of the ETNs. If you redeem your ETNs on a particular redemption date, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars on such date in an amount equal to the daily redemption value, which is (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the index factor for that series of ETNs on the relevant valuation date minus (3) the investor fee for that series of ETNs on the applicable valuation date. You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. The daily redemption feature is intended to induce arbitrageurs to counteract any trading of the ETNs at a discount to their indicative value, though there can be no assurance that arbitrageurs will employ the redemption feature in this manner.

SPECIFIC TERMS OF THE ETNS

In this section, references to “holders” mean those who own ETNs registered in their own names, on the books that we or the trustee maintain for this purpose, and not those who own beneficial interests in ETNs registered in street name or in ETNs issued in book-entry form through DTC or another depositary. Owners of beneficial interests in the ETNs should read the section entitled “Description of Debt Securities—Legal Ownership; Form of Debt Securities” in the accompanying prospectus.

Each series of ETNs is part of a series of debt securities entitled “Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A” (the “ medium-term notes ”) that we may issue under the indenture, dated September 16, 2004, between Barclays Bank PLC and The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee, from time to time. This pricing supplement summarizes specific financial and other terms that apply to each series of ETNs. Terms that apply generally to all medium-term notes are described in “Description of Medium-Term Notes” and “Terms of the Notes” in the accompanying prospectus supplement, and terms that apply generally to all index-linked notes are described in “Reference Assets—Indices” in the accompanying prospectus supplement. The terms described here ( i.e. , in

 

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this pricing supplement) supplement those described in the accompanying prospectus, prospectus supplement and any related free writing prospectuses and, if the terms described here are inconsistent with those described in those documents, the terms described here are controlling.

Please note that the information about the price to the public and the proceeds to Barclays Bank PLC on the front cover of this pricing supplement relates only to the initial sale of the ETNs. If you have purchased the ETNs in a market-making transaction after the initial sale, information about the price and date of sale to you will be provided in a separate confirmation of sale.

We describe the terms of each series of ETNs in more detail below.

Inception, Issuance and Maturity

The Commodity Index ETNs were each first sold on June 6, 2006, which we refer to as their inception date. Each series of ETNs was first issued on June 9, 2006, and they are due on June 12, 2036.

The second-group ETNs were each first sold on October 23, 2007, which we refer to as their inception date. Each of these series of ETNs was first issued on October 26, 2007, and each is due on October 22, 2037.

The third-group ETNs were each first sold on June 24, 2008, which we refer to as their inception date. Each of these series of ETNs was first issued on June 27, 2008, and each will be due on June 24, 2038.

If the maturity date for a series of ETNs is not a business day, the maturity date will be the next following business day. If the fifth business day before this day does not qualify as a valuation date (as described below), then the maturity date will be the fifth business day following the final valuation date. The calculation agent may postpone the final valuation date—and therefore the maturity date— if a market disruption event occurs or is continuing on a day that would otherwise be the final valuation date. We describe market disruption events under “—Market Disruption Event” below.

In the event that payment at maturity is deferred beyond the stated maturity date, penalty interest will not accrue or be payable with respect to that deferred payment.

Coupon

We will not pay you interest during the term of the ETNs.

Denomination

We will offer the ETNs in denominations of $50.

Payment at Maturity

If you have not previously redeemed your ETNs, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars at maturity in an amount equal to (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the final valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the final valuation date.

Payment Upon Redemption

Prior to maturity, you may, subject to certain restrictions, redeem your ETNs on any redemption date during the term of the ETNs, provided that you present at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series for redemption, or your broker or other financial intermediary (such as a bank or other financial institution not required to register as a broker-dealer to engage in securities transactions) bundles your ETNs for redemption with those of other investors to reach this minimum. If you choose to redeem your ETNs on a redemption date, you will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars on such date in an amount equal to the daily redemption value, which is (1) the principal amount of your ETNs times (2) the applicable index factor on the applicable valuation date minus (3) the applicable investor fee on the applicable valuation date. You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs of the same series at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. We may from time to time in our sole discretion reduce, in part or in whole, the minimum redemption amount of 50,000 ETNs. Any such reduction will be applied on a consistent basis for all holders of ETNs at the time the reduction becomes effective.

 

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In the event that payment upon redemption is deferred beyond the original redemption date, penalty interest will not accrue or be payable with respect to that deferred payment.

Index Factor

The index factor for a series of ETNs on any given day will be equal to the closing value of the Index underlying those ETNs on that day divided by the initial index level. The initial index level for a series of ETNs is the closing value of the Index underlying those ETNs on the inception date of those ETNs.

Investor Fee

The investor fee for a series of ETNs is equal to 0.75% per year times the principal amount of your ETNs times the applicable index factor, calculated on a daily basis in the following manner. The investor fee on the inception date of the ETNs will equal zero. On each subsequent calendar day until maturity or early redemption, the investor fee will increase by an amount equal to (1) 0.75% times (2) the principal amount of your ETNs times (3) the applicable index factor on that day (or, if such day is not a trading day, the index factor on the immediately preceding trading day) divided by (4) 365.

Valuation Date

In the case of the Commodity Index ETNs, a valuation date is each business day from June 15, 2006 to June 5, 2036, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to Thursday, June 5, 2036, as the final valuation date for the Commodity Index ETNs.

In the case of the second-group ETNs, a valuation date is each business day from October 24, 2007 to October 15, 2037, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to Thursday, October 15, 2037, as the final valuation date for these series of ETNs.

In the case of the third-group ETNs, a valuation date is each business day from June 25, 2008 to June 17, 2038, inclusive (subject to the occurrence of a market disruption event), or, if such date is not a trading day, the next succeeding trading day, not to exceed five business days. We refer to June 17, 2038, as the final valuation date for these series of ETNs.

Redemption Date

A redemption date is the third business day following a valuation date (other than the final valuation date). The final redemption date for each series of ETNs will be the third business day following the valuation date that is immediately prior to the final valuation date for that series of ETNs.

Trading Day

A trading day with respect to any series of ETNs is a day on which (i) the value of the Index to which the ETNs are linked is published by UBS and DJI Opco, (ii) trading is generally conducted on the NYSE Arca and (iii) trading is generally conducted on the markets on which the futures contracts underlying the respective Index are traded, in each case as determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion.

Redemption Procedures

You may, subject to the minimum redemption amount described above, elect to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. To redeem your ETNs, you must instruct your broker or other person with whom you hold your ETNs to take the following steps:

 

 

deliver a notice of redemption, which is attached as Annex A, to us via email by no later than 4:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date. If we receive your notice by the time specified in the preceding sentence, we will respond by sending you a form of confirmation of redemption, which is attached as Annex B;

 

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deliver the signed confirmation of redemption to us via facsimile in the specified form by 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the same day. We or our affiliate must acknowledge receipt in order for your confirmation to be effective;

 

 

instruct your DTC custodian to book a delivery vs. payment trade with respect to your ETNs on the valuation date at a price equal to the applicable daily redemption value, facing Barclays DTC 5101; and

 

 

cause your DTC custodian to deliver the trade as booked for settlement via DTC at or prior to 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the applicable redemption date (the third business day following the valuation date).

Different brokerage firms may have different deadlines for accepting instructions from their customers. Accordingly, you should consult the brokerage firm through which you own your interest in the ETNs in respect of such deadlines. If we do not receive your notice of redemption by 4:00 p.m., or your confirmation of redemption by 5:00 p.m., on the business day prior to the applicable valuation date, your notice will not be effective and we will not redeem your ETNs on the applicable redemption date. Any redemption instructions for which we (or our affiliate) receive a valid confirmation in accordance with the procedures described above will be irrevocable.

Market Disruption Event

As set forth under “—Payment at Maturity” and “—Payment Upon Redemption” above, the calculation agent will determine the value of the relevant Index on each valuation date, including the final valuation date. As described above, a valuation date for any series of ETNs may be postponed and thus the determination of the value of the relevant Index may be postponed if the calculation agent determines that, on a valuation date, a market disruption event has occurred or is continuing in respect of any index component. If such a postponement occurs, the index components unaffected by the market disruption event shall be determined on the scheduled valuation date and the value of the affected index component shall be determined using the closing value of the affected index component on the first trading day after that day on which no market disruption event occurs or is continuing. In no event, however, will a valuation date for a series of ETNs be postponed by more than five trading days.

If a valuation date is postponed until the fifth trading day following the scheduled valuation date but a market disruption event occurs or is continuing on such day, that day will nevertheless be the valuation date and the calculation agent will make a good faith estimate in its sole discretion of the value of the relevant Index for such day.

Any of the following will be a market disruption event:

 

 

a material limitation, suspension or disruption in the trading of any index component which results in a failure by the trading facility on which the relevant contract is traded to report a daily contract reference price (the price of the relevant contract that is used as a reference or benchmark by market participants);

 

 

the daily contract reference price for any index component is a “limit price”, which means that the daily contract reference price for such contract has increased or decreased from the previous day’s daily contract reference price by the maximum amount permitted under the applicable rules or procedures of the relevant trading facility;

 

 

failure by UBS and Dow Jones to publish the closing value of the relevant Index or of the applicable trading facility or other price source to announce or publish the daily contract reference price for one or more index components; or

 

 

any other event, if the calculation agent determines in its sole discretion that the event materially interferes with our ability or the ability of any of our affiliates to unwind all or a material portion of a hedge with respect to the ETNs that we or our affiliates have effected or may effect as described below under “Use of Proceeds and Hedging” in this pricing supplement.

 

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The following events will not be market disruption events:

 

 

a limitation on the hours or numbers of days of trading on a trading facility on which any index component is traded, but only if the limitation results from an announced change in the regular business hours of the relevant market; or

 

 

a decision by a trading facility to permanently discontinue trading in any index component.

Default Amount on Acceleration

If an event of default occurs and the maturity of a series of ETNs is accelerated, we will pay the default amount in respect of the principal of that series of ETNs at maturity. We describe the default amount below under “—Default Amount”.

For the purpose of determining whether the holders of our medium-term notes, of which each series of ETNs is a part, are entitled to take any action under the indenture, we will treat the stated principal amount of each ETN outstanding as the principal amount of that ETN. Although the terms of the ETNs may differ from those of the other medium-term notes, holders of specified percentages in principal amount of all medium-term notes, together in some cases with other series of our debt securities, will be able to take action affecting all the medium-term notes, including the ETNs. This action may involve changing some of the terms that apply to the medium-term notes, accelerating the maturity of the medium-term notes after a default or waiving some of our obligations under the indenture. We discuss these matters in the attached prospectus under “Description of Debt Securities—Modification and Waiver” and “—Senior Events of Default; Subordinated Events of Default and Defaults; Limitations of Remedies”.

Default Amount

The default amount for a series of ETNs on any day will be an amount, determined by the calculation agent in its sole discretion, equal to the cost of having a qualified financial institution, of the kind and selected as described below, expressly assume all our payment and other obligations with respect to that series of ETNs as of that day and as if no default or acceleration had occurred, or to undertake other obligations providing substantially equivalent economic value to you with respect to such ETNs. That cost will equal:

 

 

the lowest amount that a qualified financial institution would charge to effect this assumption or undertaking, plus

 

 

the reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, incurred by the holders of such ETNs in preparing any documentation necessary for this assumption or undertaking.

During the default quotation period for a series of ETNs, which we describe below, the holders of such ETNs and/or we may request a qualified financial institution to provide a quotation of the amount it would charge to effect this assumption or undertaking. If either party obtains a quotation, it must notify the other party in writing of the quotation. The amount referred to in the first bullet point above will equal the lowest—or, if there is only one, the only—quotation obtained, and as to which notice is so given, during the default quotation period. With respect to any quotation, however, the party not obtaining the quotation may object, on reasonable and significant grounds, to the assumption or undertaking by the qualified financial institution providing the quotation and notify the other party in writing of those grounds within two business days after the last day of the default quotation period, in which case that quotation will be disregarded in determining the default amount.

Default Quotation Period

The default quotation period is the period beginning on the day the default amount first becomes due and ending on the third business day after that day, unless:

 

 

no quotation of the kind referred to above is obtained, or

 

 

every quotation of that kind obtained is objected to within five business days after the due date as described above.

If either of these two events occurs, the default quotation period will continue until the third business day after the first business day on which prompt notice of a quotation is given as described above. If that quotation is objected to as described above within five business days after that first business day, however, the default quotation period will continue as described in the prior sentence and this sentence.

 

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In any event, if the default quotation period and the subsequent two business day objection period have not ended before the final valuation date, then the default amount will equal the principal amount of the series of ETNs.

Qualified Financial Institutions

For the purpose of determining the default amount at any time, a qualified financial institution must be a financial institution organized under the laws of any jurisdiction in the United States of America or Europe, which at that time has outstanding debt obligations with a stated maturity of one year or less from the date of issue and rated either:

 

 

A-1 or higher by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services or any successor, or any other comparable rating then used by that rating agency, or

 

 

P-1 or higher by Moody’s Investors Service or any successor, or any other comparable rating then used by that rating agency.

Further Issuances

We may, without your consent, create and issue additional securities having the same terms and conditions as any series of ETNs. If there is substantial demand for a series of ETNs, we may issue additional ETNs frequently. We may consolidate the additional securities to form a single class with the outstanding ETNs.

Discontinuance or Modification of an Index

If UBS and DJI Opco discontinue publication of an Index and they or any other person or entity publishes an index that the calculation agent determines is comparable to the discontinued Index and approves as a successor index, then the calculation agent will determine the value of the relevant Index on the applicable valuation date and the amount payable at maturity or upon redemption by reference to such successor index.

If the calculation agent determines that the publication of an Index is discontinued and that there is no successor index, or that the closing level of an Index is not available because of a market disruption event or for any other reason, on the date on which the value of that Index is required to be determined, or if for any other reason an Index is not available to us or the calculation agent on the relevant date, the calculation agent will determine the amount payable by a computation methodology that the calculation agent determines will as closely as reasonably possible replicate the relevant Index.

If the calculation agent determines that an Index, the index components of an Index or the method of calculating an Index has been changed at any time in any respect—Including any addition, deletion or substitution and any reweighting or rebalancing of index components, and whether the change is made by UBS and DJI Opco under their existing policies or following a modification of those policies, is due to the publication of a successor index, is due to events affecting one or more of the index components, or is due to any other reason—then the calculation agent will be permitted (but not required) to make such adjustments to that Index or method of calculating that Index as it believes are appropriate to ensure that the value of the Index used to determine the amount payable on the maturity date or upon redemption is equitable.

All determinations and adjustments to be made by the calculation agent with respect to the value of an Index and the amount payable at maturity or upon redemption or otherwise relating to the value of an Index may be made in the calculation agent’s sole discretion. See “Risk Factors” in this pricing supplement for a discussion of certain conflicts of interest which may arise with respect to the calculation agent.

Manner of Payment and Delivery

Any payment on or delivery of a series of ETNs at maturity will be made to accounts designated by you and approved by us, or at the office of the trustee in New York City, but only when the ETNs are surrendered to the trustee at that office. We also may make any payment or delivery in accordance with the applicable procedures of the depositary.

 

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Business Day

When we refer to a business day with respect to a series of ETNs, we mean a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday that is not a day on which banking institutions in London or New York City generally are authorized or obligated by law, regulation or executive order to close.

Role of Calculation Agent

Currently, we serve as the calculation agent. We may change the calculation agent without notice. The calculation agent will, in its sole discretion, make all determinations regarding the value of each series of ETNs, including at maturity or upon redemption, market disruption events, business days, trading days, the investor fee, the default amount, the initial index level, the final index level, the closing value of the Index on any valuation date, the maturity date, redemption dates, the amount payable in respect of your ETNs at maturity or upon redemption and any other calculations or determinations to be made by the calculation agent as specified herein. Absent manifest error, all determinations of the calculation agent will be final and binding on you and us, without any liability on the part of the calculation agent. You will not be entitled to any compensation from us for any loss suffered as a result of any of the above determinations by the calculation agent.

CLEARANCE AND SETTLEMENT

DTC participants that hold ETNs through DTC on behalf of investors will follow the settlement practices applicable to equity securities in DTC’s settlement system with respect to the primary distribution of the ETNs and secondary market trading between DTC participants.

USE OF PROCEEDS AND HEDGING

We will use the net proceeds we receive from the sale of ETNs for the purposes we describe in the attached prospectus supplement under “Use of Proceeds and Hedging”. We or our affiliates may also use those proceeds in transactions intended to hedge our obligations under the ETNs as described below.

In anticipation of the sale of a series of ETNs, we or our affiliates expect to enter into hedging transactions involving purchases of instruments linked to the Index underlying those ETNs prior to or on the inception date. In addition, from time to time after we issue a series of ETNs, we or our affiliates may enter into additional hedging transactions or unwind those hedging transactions we have entered into. In this regard, we or our affiliates may:

 

 

acquire or dispose of long or short positions in listed or over-the-counter options, futures, or other instruments linked to some or all of the index components (including the underlying physical commodities) or Indices;

 

 

acquire or dispose of long or short positions in listed or over-the-counter options, futures, or other instruments linked to the level of other similar market indices, contracts or commodities; or

 

 

any combination of the above two.

We or our affiliates may acquire a long or short position in securities similar to a series of ETNs from time to time and may, in our or their sole discretion, hold or resell those securities.

We or our affiliates may close out our or their hedge positions on or before a final valuation date. That step may involve sales or purchases of listed or over-the-counter options or futures on index components (including the underlying physical commodities) or listed or over-the-counter options, futures, or other instruments linked to the level of index components or the Indices, as well as other indices designed to track the performance of the Indices or other components of the commodities market.

The hedging activity discussed above may adversely affect the level of an Index and, as a consequence, the market value of the ETNs linked to that Index from time to time and the amount payable at maturity or upon redemption. See “Risk Factors” in this pricing supplement for a discussion of possible adverse effects related to our hedging activities.

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following section supplements the discussion of U.S. federal income taxation in the accompanying prospectus supplement and is the opinion of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, our counsel. It applies to you only if you are a U.S. holder (as defined below) and you hold your ETNs as capital assets for tax purposes. This section does not apply to you if you are a member of a class of holders subject to special rules, such as:

 

 

a dealer in securities or currencies;

 

 

a trader in securities that elects to use a mark-to-market method of accounting for your securities holdings;

 

 

a bank;

 

 

a life insurance company;

 

 

a tax-exempt organization;

 

 

a regulated investment company;

 

 

a partnership or other pass-through entity;

 

 

a person that owns an ETN as a hedge or that is hedged against interest rate risks;

 

 

a person that owns an ETN as part of a straddle or conversion transaction for tax purposes; or

 

 

a U.S. holder (as defined below) whose functional currency for tax purposes is not the U.S. dollar.

This section is based on the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, its legislative history, existing and proposed regulations under the Internal Revenue Code, published rulings and court decisions, all as currently in effect. These laws are subject to change, possibly on a retroactive basis.

You should consult your tax advisor concerning the U.S. federal income tax and other tax consequences of your investment in the ETNs in your particular circumstances, including the application of state, local or other tax laws and the possible effects of changes in federal or other tax laws.

This section describes the tax consequences to a U.S. holder. You are a U.S. holder if you are a beneficial owner of an ETN and you are for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

 

a citizen or resident of the United States;

 

 

a domestic corporation;

 

 

an estate whose income is subject to U.S. federal income tax regardless of its source; or

 

 

a trust if a U.S. court can exercise primary supervision over the trust’s administration and one or more U.S. persons are authorized to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

In the opinion of our counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, each series of ETNs should be treated as a pre-paid executory contract with respect to the Index underlying those ETNs. Pursuant to the terms of each series of ETNs, Barclays Bank PLC and you agree, in the absence of a change in law or an administrative or judicial ruling to the contrary, to treat such ETNs for all U.S. federal income tax purposes in accordance with such characterization. If the ETNs are so treated, you should generally recognize capital gain or loss upon the sale, early redemption or maturity of your ETNs in an amount equal to the difference between the amount you receive at such time and your tax basis in the ETNs. In general, your tax basis in your ETNs will be equal to the price you paid for your ETNs. Capital gain of a noncorporate U.S. holder that is recognized in a taxable year beginning before January 1, 2013 is generally taxed at a maximum rate of 15% in cases where the holder has a holding period of greater than one year. Thereafter, capital gain of a noncorporate U.S. holder is generally taxed at preferential rates in cases where the holder has a holding period of greater than one year.

No statutory, judicial or administrative authority directly discusses how your ETNs should be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in the ETNs are uncertain and alternative characterizations are possible. Accordingly, we urge you to consult your tax advisor in determining the tax consequences of an investment in your ETNs in your particular circumstances, including the application of state, local or other tax laws and the possible effects of changes in federal or other tax laws.

 

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Alternative Treatments

There is no judicial or administrative authority discussing how your ETNs should be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Therefore the Internal Revenue Service might assert that your ETNs should be treated in a manner that differs from that described above. For example, the Internal Revenue Service might assert that your ETNs should be treated as debt instruments subject to the special tax rules governing contingent payment debt instruments. If your ETNs are so treated, you would be required to accrue interest income over the term of your ETNs based upon the yield at which we would issue a non-contingent fixed-rate debt instrument with other terms and conditions similar to your ETNs. You would recognize gain or loss upon the sale, early redemption or maturity of your ETNs in an amount equal to the difference, if any, between the amount you receive at such time and your adjusted basis in your ETNs. In general, your adjusted basis in your ETNs would be equal to the amount you paid for your ETNs, increased by the amount of interest you previously accrued with respect to your ETNs. Any gain you recognize upon the sale, early redemption or maturity of your ETNs would be ordinary income and any loss recognized by you at such time would be ordinary loss to the extent of interest you included in income in the current or previous taxable years in respect of your ETNs, and thereafter, would be capital loss.

Moreover, it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service could seek to tax your ETNs by reference to your deemed ownership of the relevant index components. In such a case, it is possible that Section 1256 of the Internal Revenue Code could apply to your ETNs, in which case any gain or loss that you recognize with respect to the ETNs that is attributable to the regulated futures contracts represented in the Index underlying your ETNs could be treated as 60% long-term capital gain or loss and 40% short-term capital gain or loss, without regard to your holding period in the ETNs. Under this approach, you could also be required to mark such portion of the relevant ETN to market at the end of each taxable year (i.e., recognize gain, and possibly recognize loss, as if the relevant portion of your ETNs had been sold for fair market value). Under this alternative treatment, you could also be required to (i) recognize gain or loss, at least some of which could be short-term capital gain or loss, each time the relevant Index rebalances or each time a futures contract tracked by the relevant Index rolls, and (ii) currently accrue ordinary interest income in respect of the notional interest component of the relevant Index.

Even if you are not treated as owning the underlying components of the your ETNs, it is possible that you would be required to (i) recognize gain or loss, at least a portion of which could be short-term capital gain or loss, each time the relevant Index rebalances or each time a contract that is tracked by the Index underlying your ETNs rolls and (ii) currently accrue ordinary interest income in respect of the notional interest component of your ETNs. In addition, it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service could assert that any gain or loss that you recognize upon early redemption or maturity of your ETNs should be treated as ordinary gain or loss, or that you should otherwise be required to accrue interest over the term of your ETNs. It is also possible that the ETNs could be treated as notional principal contracts. If the ETNs were treated as notional principal contracts, you could be required to accrue income over the term of your ETNs, and any gain your recognize upon the maturity of your ETNs would generally be treated as ordinary income. In addition, it is possible that you could be required to recognize gain or loss at any time when the relevant Index is modified, adjusted, discontinued or replaced with a successor index.

If your ETNs are linked to an Index that includes a metal (including both precious metals and industrial metals), it is also possible that the Internal Revenue Service could assert that part or all of your ETNs should be treated as giving rise to “collectibles” gain or loss if you hold your ETNs for more than one year, although we do not think such a treatment would be appropriate in this case because a sale or exchange of such ETNs is not the sale or exchange of a collectible but is rather a sale or exchange of a contract that reflects the value of a collectible. Under current law, “collectibles” gain is subject to tax at marginal rates of up to 28%.

 

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Further, it is possible that the Internal Revenue Service could assert that your holding period in respect of your ETNs should end on the date on which the amount you are entitled to receive upon the early redemption or maturity of your ETNs is determined, even though you will not receive any amounts from the issuer in respect of your ETNs prior to the early redemption or maturity of your ETNs. In such a case, you may be treated as having a holding period in respect of your ETNs that is less than one year even if you receive cash upon the early redemption or maturity of your ETNs at a time that is more than one year after the beginning of your holding period.

In addition, the Internal Revenue Service could potentially assert that you should be required to treat amounts attributable to the investor fee as amounts of expense. The deduction of any such deemed expenses would generally be subject to the 2% floor on miscellaneous itemized deductions. Such amounts would correspondingly increase the amount of gain or decrease the amount of loss that you recognize with respect to your ETNs.

In 2007, the Internal Revenue Service released a notice that may affect the taxation of the ETNs. According to the notice, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are actively considering whether the holder of an instrument such as the ETNs should be required to accrue ordinary income on a current basis. The notice also states that the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are considering other relevant issues, including whether gain or loss from such instruments should be treated as ordinary or capital, whether foreign holders of instruments such as the ETNs should be subject to withholding tax on any deemed income accruals, and whether the special “constructive ownership rules” of Section 1260 of the Internal Revenue Code might be applied to such instruments.

Similarly, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have current projects open with regard to the tax treatment of pre-paid forward contracts and contingent notional principal contracts. While it is impossible to anticipate how any ultimate guidance would affect the tax treatment of instruments such as the ETNs (and while any such guidance may be issued on a prospective basis only), such guidance could be applied retroactively and could in any case increase the likelihood that you will be required to accrue income over the term of an instrument such as the ETNs even though you will not receive any payments with respect to the ETNs until maturity. The outcome of this process is uncertain. Except to the extent otherwise provided by law, we intend to treat the ETNs for U.S. federal income tax purposes in accordance with the treatment described in this section unless and until such time as the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department determine that some other treatment is more appropriate.

Similarly, in 2007, legislation was introduced in Congress that, if enacted, would have required holders that acquired instruments such as the ETNs after the bill was enacted to accrue interest income on a current basis. It is not possible to predict whether a similar or identical bill will be enacted in the future, or whether any such bill would affect the tax treatment of your ETNs.

“Specified Foreign Financial Asset” Reporting

Under legislation enacted in 2010, owners of “specified foreign financial assets” with an aggregate value in excess of $50,000 (and in some circumstances, a higher threshold) may be required to file an information report with respect to such assets with their tax returns. “Specified foreign financial assets” generally include any financial accounts maintained by foreign financial institutions as well as any of the following (which may include the ETNs), but only if they are not held in accounts maintained by financial institutions: (i) stocks and securities issued by non-U.S. persons, (ii) financial instruments and contracts held for investment that have non-U.S. issuers or counterparties and (iii) interests in foreign entities. Holders are urged to consult their tax advisors regarding the application of this legislation to their ownership of the ETNs.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

Please see the discussion under “Certain U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations–Information Reporting and Backup Withholding” in the accompanying prospectus supplement for a description of the applicability of the information reporting and backup withholding rules to payments made on your ETNs.

 

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SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

We sold a portion of the ETNs on their respective inception dates, at 100% of their stated principal amount. The remainder of the ETNs will be offered and sold from time to time through Barclays Capital Inc., as agent. Sales of the ETNs by us after their inception date will be made at market prices prevailing at the time of sale, at prices related to market prices or at negotiated prices. Barclays Capital Inc. will not receive an agent’s commission in connection with sales of the ETNs.

In connection with this offering, we will sell ETNs to dealers as principal, and such dealers may then resell ETNs to the public at varying prices that the dealers will determine at the time of resale. In addition, such dealers may make a market in ETNs, although none of them are obligated to do so and any of them may stop doing so at any time without notice. This prospectus (including this pricing supplement and the accompanying prospectus and prospectus supplement) may be used by such dealers in connection with market-making transactions. In these transactions, dealers may resell an ETN covered by this prospectus that they acquire from other holders after the original offering and sale of the relevant ETNs, or they may sell an ETN covered by this prospectus in short sale transactions.

Broker-dealers and other persons are cautioned that some of their activities may result in their being deemed participants in the distribution of ETNs in a manner that would render them statutory underwriters and subject them to the prospectus delivery and liability provisions of the Securities Act. Among other activities, broker-dealers and other persons may make short sales of ETNs and may cover such short positions by borrowing ETNs from us or our affiliates or by purchasing ETNs from us or our affiliates subject to our obligation to repurchase such ETNs at a later date. As a result of these activities, these market participants may be deemed statutory underwriters. A determination of whether a particular market participant is an underwriter must take into account all the facts and circumstances pertaining to the activities of the participant in the particular case, and the example mentioned above should not be considered a complete description of all the activities that would lead to designation as an underwriter and subject a market participant to the prospectus-delivery and liability provisions of the Securities Act. This prospectus will be deemed to cover any short sales of ETNs by market participants who cover their short positions with ETNs borrowed or acquired from us or our affiliates in the manner described above.

Barclays Bank PLC and Barclays Capital Inc. have retained the services of BlackRock Investments, LLC, a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., to promote the ETNs and provide certain services relating to the ETNs. BlackRock Investments, LLC, may receive a portion of the investor fee in connection with these services. Underwriting compensation will not exceed a total of 8% of proceeds.

 

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ANNEX A

NOTICE OF REDEMPTION

To: [ipathredemptions@barclays.com]

Subject: iPath ® Notice of Redemption, CUSIP No. [                    ]

[BODY OF EMAIL]

Name of holder: [                    ]

Number of ETNs to be redeemed: [                    ]

Applicable Valuation Date: [            ], 20[    ]

Contact Name: [                    ]

Telephone #: [                    ]

Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that the ETNs specified above will not be redeemed unless all of the requirements specified in the pricing supplement relating to the ETNs are satisfied.

 

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ANNEX B

CONFIRMATION OF REDEMPTION

Dated:

Barclays Bank PLC

Barclays Bank PLC, as Calculation Agent

Fax: 212-412-1232

Dear Sir/Madam:

The undersigned holder of Barclays Bank PLC’s $[ insert aggregate principal amount ] Global Medium-Term Notes, Series A, iPath ® Exchange Traded Notes due [ insert maturity date ] CUSIP No. [ insert CUSIP No. ] (the “ ETNs ”), redeemable for a cash amount based on the [ insert name of relevant Index ] hereby irrevocably elects to exercise, on the redemption date of                      , with respect to the number of ETNs indicated below, as of the date hereof, the redemption right as described in the prospectus relating to the ETNs (the “ Prospectus ”). Terms not defined herein have the meanings given to such terms in the Prospectus.

The undersigned certifies to you that it will (i) instruct its DTC custodian with respect to the ETNs (specified below) to book a delivery vs. payment trade on the valuation date with respect to the number of ETNs specified below at a price per ETN equal to the applicable daily redemption value, facing Barclays DTC 5101 and (ii) cause the DTC custodian to deliver the trade as booked for settlement via DTC at or prior to 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on the redemption date.

 

Very truly yours,
[NAME OF HOLDER]

 

Name:

Title:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:

Number of ETNs surrendered for redemption:                                                  

DTC # (and any relevant sub-account):                                              

Contact Name:

Telephone:

(You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date.)

 

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$3,500,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones—UBS Commodity Index Total Return SM ETN

$350,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Agriculture Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$125,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Aluminum Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$90,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Cocoa Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$190,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Coffee Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$325,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Copper Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$150,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$250,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Energy Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$362,500,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Grains Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$250,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Industrial Metals Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$125,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Lead Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$450,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Livestock Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$767,500,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Natural Gas Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$250,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Nickel Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$175,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Platinum SubindexTotal Return SM ETN

$125,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Precious Metals Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$162,500,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Softs Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$85,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Sugar Subindex Total Return SM ETN

$175,000,000 iPath ® Dow Jones-UBS Tin Subindex Total Return SM ETN

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Pricing Supplement

May 8, 2013

(to Prospectus dated August 31, 2010 and

Prospectus Supplement dated May 27, 2011)

Patent Pending

 

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