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FTSE FACTSHEET
FTSE Emerging Index

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FTSE Emerging Markets indices are part of the FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS). The
series includes large and mid cap securities from advanced and secondary emerging markets,
classified in accordance with FTSE's transparent Country Classification Review Process. The FTSE
Emerging Index provides investors with a comprehensive means of measuring the performance
of the most liquid companies in the emerging markets.

Note: with effect from 18 March 2013, 'P Chips', which were listed in Hong Kong (Developed
market), moved to China (Emerging market).

5-Year Performance - Total Return

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Dec-2008 Dec-2009 Dec-2010 Dec-2011 Dec-2012 Dec-2013
Data as at month end
FTSE Emerging FTSE Developed FTSE USA
(USD)

Performance and Volatility - Total Return

Index (USD) Return % Return pa %* Volatility %**
3M 6M YTD 12M 3YR 5YR 3YR 5YR 1YR 3YR 5YR
FTSE Emerging 1.6 6.1 -3.5 -3.5 -7.8 101.8 -2.7 15.1 13.4 19.8 22.2
FTSE Developed 8.0 17.1 26.8 26.8 40.2 106.7 11.9 15.6 9.7 16.6 17.4
FTSE USA 10.4 16.7 32.8 32.8 57.2 130.1 16.3 18.1 10.9 15.5 15.7

* Compound annual returns measured over 3 and 5 years respectively
** Volatility 1YR based on 12 months daily data. 3YR based on weekly data (Wednesday to Wednesday). 5YR based on monthly data

Year-on-Year Performance - Total Return

Index % (USD) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
FTSE Emerging 27.9 35.1 33.1 39.7 -52.9 82.6 19.8 -19.0 17.9 -3.5
FTSE Developed 15.5 10.2 21.2 10.0 -40.3 31.4 12.3 -5.5 17.0 26.8
FTSE USA 11.1 6.3 15.7 6.0 -36.8 27.2 15.1 1.7 16.3 32.8

Sharpe Ratio and Drawdown - Total Return

Index (USD) Sharpe Ratio Drawdown (%)
1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR 1YR 3YR 5YR 10YR
FTSE Emerging -0.3 -0.2 0.7 0.5 -16.9 -29.1 -24.6 -61.1
FTSE Developed 2.7 0.7 0.9 0.5 -7.7 -22.3 -19.8 -53.6
FTSE USA 2.9 1.0 1.2 0.5 -5.7 -18.8 -17.7 -50.4

Figures are annualised
1YR based on 12 months daily data. 3YR based on weekly data (Wednesday to Wednesday). 5YR and 10YR based on monthly data

FEATURES
Universe
All the countries that make up the Advanced
Emerging and Secondary Emerging markets
within the FTSE Global Equity Index Series.
Objective
The index is designed for the creation of
index tracking funds, derivatives and as a
performance benchmark.
Investability
Stocks are selected and weighted to ensure
that the index is investable.
Liquidity
Stocks are screened to ensure that the index
is tradable.
Transparency
Freely available index rules are overseen by
an independent committee of leading market
professionals.
Availability
The index is calculated based on price and
total return methodologies, both real time
and end of day.
Industry Classification Benchmark
Index constituents are categorized in
accordance with the Industry Classification
Benchmark (ICB), the global standard for
industry sector analysis.


Data as at: 31 December 2013
FTSE Emerging Index Data as at: 31 December 2013
Source: FTSE Group 2 of 3


Top 10 Constituents

Constituent Country ICB Sector Net MCap (USDm) Wgt %
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Taiwan Technology Hardware & Equipment 84,782 2.64
Tencent Holdings (P Chip) China Software & Computer Services 58,570 1.83
China Construction Bank (H) China Banks 54,417 1.70
China Mobile (Red Chip) China Mobile Telecommunications 53,972 1.68
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (H) China Banks 48,684 1.52
OAO Gazprom Russia Oil & Gas Producers 47,981 1.50
Naspers South Africa Media 40,875 1.27
MTN Group South Africa Mobile Telecommunications 37,067 1.16
America Movil L Mexico Mobile Telecommunications 35,909 1.12
Bank of China (H) China Banks 34,651 1.08
Totals 496,908 15.49

ICB Supersector Breakdown

ICB Code ICB Supersector No. of Cons Net MCap (USDm) Wgt %
0500 Oil & Gas 48 399,956 12.47
1300 Chemicals 29 77,962 2.43
1700 Basic Resources 85 212,240 6.61
2300 Construction & Materials 43 90,210 2.81
2700 Industrial Goods & Services 94 210,219 6.55
3300 Automobiles & Parts 23 55,779 1.74
3500 Food & Beverage 44 161,410 5.03
3700 Personal & Household Goods 35 88,487 2.76
4500 Health Care 25 56,207 1.75
5300 Retail 40 124,504 3.88
5500 Media 8 63,696 1.99
5700 Travel & Leisure 20 30,719 0.96
6500 Telecommunications 42 275,681 8.59
7500 Utilities 68 119,308 3.72
8300 Banks 100 626,683 19.53
8500 Insurance 20 118,080 3.68
8600 Real Estate 47 84,916 2.65
8700 Financial Services 37 111,539 3.48
9500 Technology 41 301,036 9.38
Totals 849 3,208,632 100.00

INFORMATION
Index Universe
Emerging markets within the Global Equity
Index Series
Index Launch
30 June 2000
Base Date
31 December 1986
Base Value
100
Investability Screen
Actual free float applied and liquidity
screened
Index Calculation
Real-time and end-of-day index available
End-of-Day Distribution
Via FTP and email
Currency
USD, GBP, JPY, EUR, Local
Review Dates
Annual review in March with index updates
in June, September and December
Index Rules and Vendor Codes
Available at www.ftse.com/geis


FTSE Emerging Index Data as at: 31 December 2013
Source: FTSE Group 3 of 3


Country Breakdown

Country No. of Cons Net MCap (USDm) Wgt %
Brazil 81 420,375 13.10
Chile 20 61,156 1.91
China 189 710,653 22.15
Colombia 12 33,433 1.04
Czech Rep. 3 8,975 0.28
Egypt 10 9,813 0.31
Hungary 4 10,161 0.32
India 118 296,636 9.24
Indonesia 29 78,326 2.44
Malaysia 42 153,406 4.78
Mexico 26 183,439 5.72
Morocco 1 972 0.03
Pakistan 5 5,360 0.17
Peru 3 10,001 0.31
Philippines 20 43,337 1.35
Poland 16 55,633 1.73
Russia 33 223,989 6.98
South Africa 78 306,407 9.55
Taiwan 92 440,623 13.73
Thailand 33 81,381 2.54
Turkey 25 54,325 1.69
UAE 9 20,231 0.63
Totals 849 3,208,632 100.00

Index Characteristics

Attributes FTSE Emerging
Number of constituents 849
Net MCap (USDm) 3,208,632
Dividend Yield % 2.91
Constituent Sizes (Net MCap USDm)
Average 3,779
Largest 84,782
Smallest 90
Median 1,685
Weight of Largest Constituent (%) 2.64
Top 10 Holdings (% Index MCap) 15.49

Data as at: 31 December 2013

Data definitions available from info@ftse.com
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