Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index
24 Marzo 2014 - 10:03PM
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today announced the
results of the semi-annual evaluation of the NASDAQ® Clean Edge®
Smart Grid Infrastructure Index (Nasdaq:QGRD), which became
effective prior to market open on Monday, March 24, 2014.
The following eight securities will be added to the Index:
Toshiba Corp. (6502 JP), Osaki Electric Co Ltd. (6644 JP), Badger
Meter Inc. (NYSE:BMI), Echelon Corporation (Nasdaq:ELON), Eaton
Corp PLC (NYSE:ETN), Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE:HON),
Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE:JCI) and PSI Group ASA (PSI NO).
The Index is designed to act as a transparent and liquid
benchmark for the smart grid and electric infrastructure sector.
The Index includes companies that are primarily engaged and
involved in electric grid; electric meters, devices, and networks;
energy storage and management; and enabling software used by the
smart grid and electric infrastructure sector. The securities must
also meet other eligibility criteria which include minimum
requirements for market capitalization and average daily dollar
trading volume. The NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure
Index is evaluated semi-annually in March and September. For more
information about the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid
Infrastructure Index, including detailed eligibility criteria,
visit https://indexes.nasdaqomx.com/.
The First Trust NASDAQ® Clean Edge® Smart Grid
Infrastructure Index Fund (Nasdaq:GRID), is an exchange traded fund
that seeks investment results that correspond generally to the
price and yield, before the Fund's fees and expenses, of the NASDAQ
OMX® Clean Edge® Smart Grid Infrastructure Index.
As a result of the evaluation, the following security will be
removed from the Index: Acorn Energy Inc. (Nasdaq:ACFN).
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About Clean Edge, Inc. Clean Edge, Inc.,
founded in 2000, is the world's first research and advisory firm
devoted to the clean- tech sector. The firm delivers an
unparalleled suite of clean-energy benchmarking services including
stock indexes, utility and consumer surveys, and regional
leadership tracking, providing companies, investors, NGOs, and
governments with timely research, trending analysis, and actionable
insights. Managing director Ron Pernick and senior editor Clint
Wilder are coauthors of the widely acclaimed business books The
Clean-Tech Revolution (HarperCollins, 2007) and Clean-Tech
Nation (HarperCollins, 2012). To keep abreast of the latest
clean-tech trends, or for more information on the company,
visit www.cleanedge.com.
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financial product or an overall investment strategy. Neither The
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CONTACT: Media Contacts:
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Issuer & Investor Contact:
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Clean Edge Contact:
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