UNITED STATES |
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION |
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
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SCHEDULE 14A |
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Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) |
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POWERSHARES ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND TRUST |
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PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN
POWERSHARES ACTIVE LOW DURATION FUND
301 West Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Dear Shareholder:
Recently we sent you proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the PowersShares Funds to take place on March 22, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote for the matters set forth on the accompanying proxy card. We urge you to act promptly so that we can obtain the quorum needed to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid the additional time and costs associated with adjourning the Meeting.
You may think your vote is not important to the outcome of the meeting; however, each shareholder’s vote is important and may be vital to the outcome of the Meeting. WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW.
Another copy of your proxy card has been enclosed with this letter for your convenience. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please call the toll-free number 1-800-884-5197 extension 6606.
After careful review and consideration by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has approved all proposals described in the proxy materials and believes they are in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders. Accordingly the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote in favor of all proposals.
For your convenience, please utilize one of the easy methods listed below to register your vote:

| 1. | Vote by Phone. |
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| You may simply call the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card. |

| 2. | Vote Through the Internet. |
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| Log on to www.proxyvote.com and follow the instructions on the website. |

| 3. | Vote by Mail. |
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| You may cast your vote by signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and mailing it using the postage-paid envelope provided. |
DON’T HESITATE, PLEASE VOTE TODAY. If the date of the Meeting moves closer and we still have not received your proxy, you may receive a call from The Altman Group, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, reminding you to exercise your voting rights.
Thank you for your assistance.

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN
POWERSHARES ACTIVE LOW DURATION FUND
301 West Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Dear Shareholder:
Recently we sent you proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the PowersShares Funds to take place on March 22, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote for the matters set forth on the accompanying proxy card. We urge you to act promptly so that we can obtain the quorum needed to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid the additional time and costs associated with adjourning the Meeting.
You may think your vote is not important to the outcome of the meeting; however, each shareholder’s vote is important and may be vital to the outcome of the Meeting. WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW.
Another copy of your proxy card has been enclosed with this letter for your convenience. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please call the toll-free number 1-800-884-5197.
After careful review and consideration by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has approved all proposals described in the proxy materials and believes they are in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders. Accordingly the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote in favor of all proposals.
For your convenience, please utilize one of the easy methods listed below to register your vote:

| 1. | Vote by Phone. |
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| You may simply call the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card. |

| 2. | Vote Through the Internet. |
| |
| Log on to www.proxyvote.com and follow the instructions on the website. |

| 3. | Vote by Mail. |
| |
| You may cast your vote by signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and mailing it using the postage-paid envelope provided. |
DON’T HESITATE, PLEASE VOTE TODAY. If the date of the Meeting moves closer and we still have not received your proxy, you may receive a call from The Altman Group, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, reminding you to exercise your voting rights.
Thank you for your assistance.

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN
POWERSHARES ACTIVE MEGA CAP FUND
301 West Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Dear Shareholder:
Recently we sent you proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the PowersShares Funds to take place on March 22, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote for the matters set forth on the accompanying proxy card. We urge you to act promptly so that we can obtain the quorum needed to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid the additional time and costs associated with adjourning the Meeting.
You may think your vote is not important to the outcome of the meeting; however, each shareholder’s vote is important and may be vital to the outcome of the Meeting. WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW.
Another copy of your proxy card has been enclosed with this letter for your convenience. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please call the toll-free number 1-800-884-5197 extension 6606.
After careful review and consideration by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has approved all proposals described in the proxy materials and believes they are in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders. Accordingly the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote in favor of all proposals.
For your convenience, please utilize one of the easy methods listed below to register your vote:

| 1. | Vote by Phone. |
| |
| You may simply call the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card. |

| 2. | Vote Through the Internet. |
| |
| Log on to www.proxyvote.com and follow the instructions on the website. |

| 3. | Vote by Mail. |
| |
| You may cast your vote by signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and mailing it using the postage-paid envelope provided. |
DON’T HESITATE, PLEASE VOTE TODAY. If the date of the Meeting moves closer and we still have not received your proxy, you may receive a call from The Altman Group, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, reminding you to exercise your voting rights.
Thank you for your assistance.

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN
POWERSHARES ACTIVE MEGA CAP FUND
301 West Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Dear Shareholder:
Recently we sent you proxy materials regarding the Special Meeting of Shareholders for the PowersShares Funds to take place on March 22, 2010. Our records indicate that we have not received your vote for the matters set forth on the accompanying proxy card. We urge you to act promptly so that we can obtain the quorum needed to hold the Meeting as scheduled and avoid the additional time and costs associated with adjourning the Meeting.
You may think your vote is not important to the outcome of the meeting; however, each shareholder’s vote is important and may be vital to the outcome of the Meeting. WE URGE YOU TO VOTE YOUR PROXY NOW.
Another copy of your proxy card has been enclosed with this letter for your convenience. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please call the toll-free number 1-800-884-5197
After careful review and consideration by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, the Board of Trustees has approved all proposals described in the proxy materials and believes they are in the best interests of each Fund’s shareholders. Accordingly the Board of Trustees recommends that you vote in favor of all proposals.
For your convenience, please utilize one of the easy methods listed below to register your vote:

| 1. | Vote by Phone. |
| |
| You may simply call the toll-free number found on the enclosed proxy card. |

| 2. | Vote Through the Internet. |
| |
| Log on to www.proxyvote.com and follow the instructions on the website. |

| 3. | Vote by Mail. |
| |
| You may cast your vote by signing and dating the enclosed proxy card and mailing it using the postage-paid envelope provided. |
DON’T HESITATE, PLEASE VOTE TODAY. If the date of the Meeting moves closer and we still have not received your proxy, you may receive a call from The Altman Group, the Fund’s proxy solicitor, reminding you to exercise your voting rights.
Thank you for your assistance.