![]() | INVESCO POWERSHARES POWERSHARES XCHANGE TRADED NOTES Filed pursuant to Rule 433 Registration Statement 333-137902 Dated 26 May 2009 ETN & index data as of 31 March 2009 DYY PowerShares DBCommodity Double LongETN DPU PowerShares DBCommodity LongETN DDP PowerShares DBCommodity ShortETN DEE PowerShares DBCommodity Double ShortETN Description The PowerShares DB Commodity Double Long Exchange-traded Note (Symbol: DYY), PowerShares DB Commodity Long Exchange- traded Note (Symbol: DPU), PowerShares DB Commodity Short Exchange Traded Note (Symbol: DDP) and PowerShares DB Commodity Double Short Exchange Traded Note (Symbol: DEE) (collectively, the "PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs") are the first U.S. exchange-traded products that provide investors with a cost- effective and convenient way to take a long, short or leveraged view on the performance of a broad-based commodity index. All of the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs are based on a total return version of the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index(TM). The Long and Double Long ETNs are based on the Optimum Yield(TM) version of the Index. The Short and Double Short ETNs are based on the standard version of the Index. Each index is composed of wheat, corn, light sweet crude oil, heating oil, gold and aluminum futures contracts. PowerShares DB Commodity ETN & Index Data Ticker symbols Commodity Double Long DYY Commodity Long DPU Commodity Short DDP Commodity Double Short DEE Intraday indicative value symbols Commodity Double Long DYYIV Commodity Long DPUIV Commodity Short DDPIV Commodity Double Short DEEIV CUSIP symbols Commodity Double Long 25154H475 Commodity Long 25154H459 Commodity Short 25154H467 Commodity Double Short 25154H483 Details ETN price at initial listing $25.00 Inception date 4/28/08 Maturity date 4/01/38 Yearly investor fee 0.75% Listing exchange NYSE Arca Standard DB Commodity Index symbol DBLCMACL OY(TM) DB Commodity Index symbol DBLCOYER Issuer Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch Long-term Unsecured Obligations(2) S&P rating A+ Moody's rating Aa1 Index History(1) (Growth of $10,000 since Dec. 1, 1988) [graphic omitted] |X| Index -1x levered |X| Index -2x - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ETN Performance & Index History (%)(1) ETN 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Inception ETN Performance Commodity Double Long -- -- -- -- -75.94 Commodity Long -- -- -- -- -46.41 Commodity Short -- -- -- -- 87.75 Commodity Double Short -- -- -- -- 216.09 Index History Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index +2x Levered -73.07 -14.89 10.50 23.47 -75.94 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index +1x Levered -43.20 -3.10 9.34 14.71 -46.41 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index - -1x Levered 76.66 6.53 -2.66 -10.48 87.75 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index - -2x Levered 178.60 4.53 -11.84 -25.60 216.09 Comparative Indexes(3) S&P 500 -38.09 -13.06 -4.76 -3.00 -41.19 Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate 3.13 5.77 4.13 5.70 3.70 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Source: DB, Bloomberg 1 Index history is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual PowerShares DB Commodity ETN performance. Index history is based on a combination of the monthly returns from the relevant commodity index plus the monthly returns from the DB 3-Month T-Bill Index (the "T-Bill Index"), resetting monthly as per the formula applied to the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs, less the investor fee. Index history for the Long and Double Long ETNs is based on the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index -- Optimum Yield(TM), and index history for the Short and Double Short Commodity ETNs is based on the standard version of the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index (collectively, the "Commodity Indexes"). The Commodity Indexes are intended to reflect changes in the market value of certain commodity futures contracts based on crude oil, heating oil, corn, wheat, gold and aluminum. The T-Bill Index is intended to approximate the returns from investing in 3-month United States Treasury bills on a rolling basis. Index history does not reflect any transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged, and you cannot invest directly in an index. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. For current index and PowerShares DB Commodity ETN performance, go to dbfunds.db.com/notes. 2 The PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs are not rated but rely on the ratings of their issuer, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch. Credit ratings are subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization, which may have an adverse effect on the marketability or market price of the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs. powersharesetns.com | dbfunds.db.com/notes 800.983.0903 | 877.369.4617 |
![]() | DYY PowerShares DBCommodity Double LongETN DPU PowerShares DBCommodity LongETN DDP PowerShares DBCommodity ShortETN DEE PowerShares DBCommodity Double ShortETN ETN & index data as of 31 March 2009 - ---------------------------------------------- Volatility (%)(1,3) Index Index Index Index +2x +1x -1x -2x 1 year 68.57 34.22 34.87 69.72 3 year 49.32 24.72 25.81 51.78 5 year 43.98 22.02 23.21 46.51 10 year 37.93 18.98 22.24 44.54 - ---------------------------------------------- 10-Year Historical Correlation(1,3) Index Index Index Index +2x +1x -1x -2x S&P 500 0.283 0.284 -0.223 -0.224 Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate 0.037 0.038 -0.041 -0.042 - ---------------------------------------------- Annual Index Performance (%)(1) Index Index Index Index +2x +1x -1x -2x 1993 -18.34 -8.44 22.04 44.78 1994 22.45 12.88 -15.24 -31.80 1995 37.22 20.46 -12.99 -28.79 1996 91.31 43.01 -30.07 -55.00 1997 -28.58 -13.09 31.84 63.40 1998 -51.35 -27.80 53.30 115.99 1999 87.08 42.75 -39.54 -69.23 2000 41.82 24.43 -21.55 -46.38 2001 -19.75 -8.58 29.50 59.51 2002 51.55 24.62 -26.06 -47.82 2003 53.04 25.89 -22.19 -42.82 2004 82.21 37.20 -23.01 -43.51 2005 62.27 30.91 -12.77 -28.04 2006 26.64 16.05 -1.23 -8.55 2007 63.47 31.53 -24.82 -47.16 2008 -61.03 -31.45 43.59 81.90 2009 YTD -11.64 -5.65 7.39 14.42 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What are the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs? The PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs are unsecured debt securities issued by Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch that are each linked to a total return version of a Deutsche Bank commodity index. The Long and Double Long ETNs are linked to the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index -- Optimum Yield(TM), and the Short and Double Short ETNs are linked to the standard version of the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index. Both indexes are designed to reflect the performance of certain commodity futures contracts on crude oil, heating oil, corn, wheat, gold and aluminum. Investors can buy and sell the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs at market price on the NYSE Arca exchange or receive a cash payment at the scheduled maturity or early redemption based on the performance of the index less investor fees. Investors may redeem the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs in blocks of no less than 200,000 securities and integral multiples of 50,000 securities thereafter, subject to the procedures described in the pricing supplement, which may include a fee of up to $0.03 per security. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits & Risks of PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs ETNs are some of the more benefit-rich investment vehicles available in the marketplace today. Benefits Risks o Leveraged and short notes o Non-principal protected o Low cost o Leveraged losses o Intraday access o Subject to an investor fee o Listed o Limitations on repurchase o Transparent o Concentrated exposure o Tax treatment(4) o Credit risk of the issuer - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 The S&P 500(R) Index is an unmanaged index used as a measurement of change in stock market conditions based on the performance of a specified group of common stocks. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index is an unmanaged index considered representative of the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate bond market. Correlation indicates the degree to which two investments have historically moved in the same direction and magnitude. Volatility is the annualized standard deviation of monthly index returns. 4 Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Invesco PowerShares and their affiliates do not provide tax advice, and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein (including attachments) (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by you for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties and (ii) was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transactions or matters addressed herein. Accordingly, you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. Long, Short, and Leveraged exposure to commodities has never been easier.sm Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents filed by Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting powersharesetns.com | dbfunds.db.com/notes or EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request a prospectus by calling 800.983.0903 | 877.369.4617, or you may request a copy from any dealer participating in this offering. The PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs are unsecured obligations of Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, and the amount due on the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs is dependent on Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch's ability to pay. The rating of Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch does not address, enhance or affect the performance of the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs other than Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch's ability to meet its obligations. The PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no principal protection. Risks of investing in the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs include limited portfolio diversification, uncertain principal repayment, trade price fluctuations, illiquidity and leveraged losses. Investing in the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs is not equivalent to a direct investment in the index or index components. The investor fee will reduce the amount of your return at maturity or upon redemption of your PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs even if the value of the relevant index has increased. If at any time the redemption value of the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs is zero, your investment will expire worthless. An investment in the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs may not be suitable for all investors. The PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs may be sold throughout the day on NYSE Arca through any brokerage account. There are restrictions on the minimum number of PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs that you may redeem directly with Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, as specified in the prospectus. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply, and there are tax consequences in the event of sale, redemption or maturity of the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs. Sales in the secondary market may result in losses. The PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs are concentrated in commodity futures contracts. The market value of the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs may be influenced by many unpredictable factors, including, among other things, volatile prices, changes in supply and demand relationships, changes in interest rates, and monetary and other governmental actions. The PowerShares DB Commodity Double Long ETN and PowerShares DB Commodity Double Short ETN are both leveraged investments. As such, they are likely to be more volatile than an unleveraged investment. There is also a greater risk of loss of principal associated with a leveraged investment than with an unleveraged investment. PowerShares(R) is a registered trademark of Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. An investor should consider the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. An investment in the PowerShares DB Commodity ETNs involves risks, including possible loss of principal. For a description of the main risks, see "Risk Factors" in the applicable pricing supplement. Not FDIC Insured -- No Bank Guarantee -- May Lose Value (C) 2009 Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC P-DBCOMM-ETN-PC-1 04/09 powersharesetns.com | dbfunds.db.com/notes 800.983.0903 | 877.369.4617 |