In clarification of ex-dates in a prior announcement, the NYSE Group Inc., today announced that the NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index® will replace constituent(s) in the index as a result of recent and/or pending corporate actions. Changes are effective as of market close on dates indicated:
New constituent added to the Index as of the close of September 28, 2007 :
Teradata, Inc. (TDC)
Leaving the Index as of the close of October 1, 2007 :
NCR Corp. (NCR)
Solectron Corp (SLR)
New constituent added to the Index as of the close of October 1, 2007
VeriSign, Inc. (VRSN)
A link to the Index guidelines: http://www.nyse.com/pdfs/NYSEArcaTech100IndexGuidelines.pdf
A link to the Index returns & data subscription: http://www.nyse.com/marketinfo/indexes/pse_resources.shtml
About NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index®
The NYSE Arca Tech Index® has been in existence since 1982, and is commonly referenced as a benchmark for the U.S. tech sector. This price weighted index is comprised of 100 listed and over-the-counter securities. Companies from different industries that produce or deploy innovative technologies to conduct their business are considered for inclusion. Leading companies are selected from several industries, including computer hardware, software, semiconductors, telecommunications, data storage and processing, electronics and biotechnology. Modeled as a multi-industry technology index, the objective of the NYSE Arca Tech 100 Index is to provide a benchmark for measuring the performance of companies using technology innovation across a broad spectrum of industries.
The index is licensed to the NYSE Arca Tech 100 ETF, a series of the Ziegler Exchange Traded Trust, and is listed on NYSE Arca for trading. Information about the ETF can be found here: www.NXT100.com
More information about the index can be found: www.nyse.com/tech100index