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Global X Funds Announces Index And Name Changes For Two ETFs

GXG

Colombia and Norway Funds to Begin Tracking MSCI Indexes Tomorrow

NEW YORK, July 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X Funds, the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced that after the close of trading tomorrow the Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF (NYSE Arca: GXG) and the Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF (NYSE Arca: NORW) will begin tracking MSCI Indexes.  GXG, with $115m[1] in assets under management, will be renamed the Global X MSCI Colombia ETF and track the MSCI All Colombia Capped Index.  NORW, with $150m[1] in assets, will become the Global X MSCI Norway ETF and track the MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index. Information regarding the MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index and the MSCI All Colombia Capped Index may be viewed at www.MSCI.com.  


Current

New

ETF Name

Global X FTSE Colombia 20 ETF

Global X MSCI Colombia ETF

Index

FTSE Colombia 20 Index

MSCI All Colombia Capped Index




ETF Name

Global X FTSE Norway 30 ETF

Global X MSCI Norway ETF

Index

FTSE Norway 30 Index

MSCI Norway IMI 25/50 Index

ABOUT GLOBAL X FUNDS
Global X is a New York-based sponsor of exchange-traded funds that facilitates access to investment opportunities across the global markets. With $4.0 billion in managed assets and over 100,000 investors as of July 2014, Global X offers exchange-traded funds that target Income, International, Commodity Producers, Alternatives and Industry fund suites. For more information about these exchanged traded funds, please visit www.globalxfunds.com.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. International investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, or from economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. Securities focusing on a single country maybe subject to higher volatility.

Carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund's prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-888-GX-FUND-1 (1.888.493.8631), or by visiting www.globalxfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company LLC. Global X Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, issued, sold or promoted by Solactive AG, FTSE, Standard & Poors, NASDAQ, S-Network, Indxx, or MSCI nor do these companies make any representations regarding the advisability of investing in the Global X Funds. Neither SIDCO nor Global X is affiliated with Solactive AG, FTSE, Standard & Poors, NASDAQ, S-Network, Indxx, or MSCI.

[1] As of July 11, 2014

SOURCE Global X Funds

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