PowerShares' increasing lineup of Global ETFs provides investors an innovative approach to international investing. These ETFs are comprised of globally-listed equities that trade on some of the most liquid and developed markets in the world, spanning four continents and over 20 countries.

There are risks involved with investing in ETFs including possible loss of money. The Fund is not actively managed and is subject to risk similar to stocks, including those related to short selling and margin maintenance. Shares are subject to risks including: Small and Medium-Sized Company Risk - investing in securities of small and medium-sized companies involves greater risk than is customarily associated with investing in more established companies.

Shares are not FDIC insured, may lose value and have no bank guarantee.

An investment in the securities of non-U.S. issuers involves risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities, including, but not limited to: greater market volatility, the availability of less reliable financial information, higher transactional and custody costs, taxation by foreign governments, decreased market liquidity, political instability, negative impact of changes in currency exchange rates or foreign governmental regulation.