Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index
19 Marzo 2012 - 6:10AM
The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) and Clean Edge, Inc.
announced today the results of the semi-annual evaluation of the
NASDAQ OMX Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index
(Nasdaq:QGRD), which will become effective with the market open
today.
The following two securities will be added to the Index:
PowerSecure International, Inc. (Nasdaq:POWR) and RuggedCom Inc.
(TSX:RCM).
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: SatCon Technology Corporation
(Nasdaq:SATC).
About NASDAQ OMX Global Index Group
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Indexes. NASDAQ OMX Global Index Group specializes in the
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innovation, technology, growth, and globalization. NASDAQ OMX
Global Index Group also provides custom index services and design
solutions as a third-party provider to selected financial
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www.nasdaq.com/indexes.
About NASDAQ OMX Group
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About Clean Edge
Clean Edge, Inc., founded in 2000, is the world's first research
and advisory firm devoted to the clean-tech sector. For more than a
decade, the firm has delivered timely data, expert analysis, and
comprehensive insights to governments, corporations, investors,
nonprofits, and other key stakeholders. The company offers an
unparalleled suite of index, benchmarking, and advisory services,
including the Clean Energy Leadership Index subscription service,
sponsored publications including the annual Clean Energy Trends
report, the annual Clean-Tech Investor Summit conference
(co-produced with IBF), and benchmark clean-tech stock indexes with
NASDAQ. To keep abreast of the latest clean-tech news; access
industry reports; learn more about Clean Edge, or sign up for the
firm's free e-newsletters; visit http://www.cleanedge.com.
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CONTACT: NASDAQ OMX Media Contact:
Wayne Lee
+1.301.978.4875
Wayne.D.Lee@NASDAQOMX.Com
NASDAQ Issuer and Investor Contact:
Lisa Chaney
+1.301.978.8281
Lisa.Chaney@NASDAQOMX.Com
Clean Edge Contact:
Ron Pernick
+1.503.493.8681
pernick@cleanedge.com
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