UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22255
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
171 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Robert C. Holderith
171 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-201-389-6872
Date of fiscal year end: March 31
Date of reporting period: March 31, 2014
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The Report to Shareholders is attached herewith.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Annual Report
March 31, 2014
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF
EGShares India Consumer ETF
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF
EGShares India Small Cap ETF
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
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Shareholder Letter
May 30, 2014
Dear Shareholder,
For the last year, I have started my letters with a discussion on the generally negative investor sentiment towards emerging markets. The first quarter of 2014 was also a relatively difficult one for our space, but sentiment has seemed to turn to positive. Although flows were strongly negative for the asset class over the entire quarter, there were some meaningfully positive flows in the month of March. Concerns about tapering U.S. monetary stimulus and the continued unrest in Ukraine were credited as the key driver for the outflows.
Our products provide investors with the opportunity to access more targeted exposures to emerging markets and that mindset seems to be becoming more mainstream. More and more strategists do not view broad benchmarks as investment solutions and instead suggest more focused approaches, including EGShares exchange-traded funds (“ETF”s), as potential implementation tools. Emerging Global Advisors (“EGA”) continues to focus on providing you with portfolio construction tools to implement similar investment strategies in emerging markets as you do in developed markets and we appreciate your support of them.
Despite negative investor sentiment towards emerging markets, EGA’s assets under management grew meaningfully from the $1.23 billion as of March 31, 2013. Our assets under management stood at $1.47 billion on March 31, 2014, a 19.5% increase.
In the first quarter of 2014, EGA launched our first three non-equity ETFs. The EGShares TCW EM Short Term, Intermediate Term and Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETFs (SEMF, IEMF and LEMF, respectively) were launched on January 8, 2014. Although they have performed well in the current interest rate and geopolitical environment, and emerging market debt currently offers higher yields relative to developed market counterparts, they have had a slow start.
As always, we remain committed to providing investors with the tools to help them allocate “within” rather than “to” emerging markets. Thank you for the trust you have placed in us through your investment.
Sincerely,
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Robert C. Holderith
President
Emerging Global Advisors, LLC
This material must be accompanied or preceded by the prospectus.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. Small and mid-cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources, or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
These Funds may be non-diversified and, as a result, may have greater volatility than diversified-funds. These Funds may concentrate their investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that the underlying index. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. In certain circumstances, a Fund might not be able to dispose of certain holdings quickly or at prices that represent true market value preventing them from tracking the underlying index.
This manager commentary represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Robert Holderith is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. EGShares Funds (“Funds”) are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with EGA or TCW.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 1
Comments from the Chief Investment Officer
May 30, 2014
Dear Shareholder,
Over the past year, we have seen a wide divergence in the performance of emerging markets compared to U.S. domestic markets. The S&P 500 Index’s total return for the year ended March 31, 2014 was 21.86%, outperforming the MSCI Emerging Market (EM) Index’s total return of -0.89%. This represented an even greater demarcation in performance than the prior twelve-month period ended March 31, 2013 where returns were 13.95% for the S&P 500 Index and 2.11% for the MSCI EM Index. Thus, for the two past annual periods, domestic markets trumped emerging markets. Interestingly, the MSCI Frontier Market (FM) Index was within 3.00% of the S&P 500 during each of these 1-year periods, earning 11.04% for the year ended March 31, 2013 and then 24.65% for the year ended March 31, 2014.
Overall, emerging equity and fixed income markets have been out of favor versus most other asset classes, which has been well publicized in the press. However, the outperformance of U.S. equities continues to push through new historical highs. Although frontier markets have been strong recent performers, the MSCI FM Index as of March 31, 2014 is just over half the price of its peak in early 2008. Similarly, the MSCI EM Index needs to appreciate by 35% to hit its high of late 2007. Thus, although U.S. investors have been rewarded by U.S. equity markets since the financial crisis of 2008, there may be room for additional upside in emerging and frontier markets that have not fully recovered. Additionally, while Emerging Market debt started off weak in January, it then rebounded, outperforming market expectations. At current valuations, there may be support for the asset class.
When looking at other developed markets, the pace of recent market success for Developed Europe and Japan has tempered in the opening quarter of 2014. Cheap credit and accommodative policies look to have a limited window and the underlying structural factors based on aging demographics and high savings rates cannot be easily addressed. Investors still need an adequate source of growth for their portfolio returns and, despite the recent volatility, emerging and frontier markets may remain key.
Our firm believes there is an opportunity for those investors who allocate within emerging markets, rather than treating the asset class as one entity. Their varied nature by stage of development, industry bias, forms of law and government or even sheer market size make the use of a term like “emerging markets” a misnomer. If commodities have driven the growth in China in the past, could those sectors that target domestic demand drive potential future growth for the country? How does a smaller, less-developed emerging market compare to a more well-developed frontier market? The terms “emerging markets” and “frontier markets” are becoming harder to box in. For example, while the term “BRIC” was coined over a decade ago to represent the potentially fastest growing EM countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China), today each has its own unique challenges. From sustaining middle class growth to annexations and elections, BRICs in themselves should not be considered as good or bad, but simply the identification of four larger markets that have been combined. Investors can and should think broader than that.
We think about this and how to provide tools so like-minded investors can deploy capital in the most optimal manner possible. To invest not merely “to”, but rather “within” emerging and frontier markets leads to the opportunity to capture potential growth opportunities. Investors can selectively choose an investment focus or theme in addition to allocating to the asset class as a whole through a broad exposure index.
By working actively to design the rules-based approach for our Funds indexing methodology, EGA is able to provide investors portfolio construction tools that allow more accurate targeting of emerging and frontier market investment opportunities.
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Richard C. Kang
Chief Investment Officer
Emerging Global Advisors, LLC
This material must be accompanied or preceded by the prospectus.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. Small and mid-cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources, or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
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Comments from the Chief Investment Officer (concluded)
May 30, 2014
These Funds may be non-diversified and, as a result, may have greater volatility than diversified-funds. These Funds may concentrate their investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that the underlying index. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. In certain circumstances, a Fund might not be able to dispose of certain holdings quickly or at prices that represent true market value preventing them from tracking the underlying index.
S&P 500 Index is a broad-based measure of domestic stock market performance. MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an index that is designed to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets. MSCI Frontier Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of frontier markets. Each of S&P and MSCI makes no express or implied warranties or representations and shall have no liability whatsoever with respect to any claims contained herein. One cannot invest directly in an index.
This manager commentary represents an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time and is not intended to be a forecast of future events, or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the reader as research or investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
Richard Kang is a registered representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. EGShares Funds (“Funds”) are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with EGA.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 3
Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Financials | | | 34.5 | % |
< Telecommunications | | | 18.3 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 11.8 | |
< Oil & Gas | | | 9.8 | |
< Consumer Goods | | | 9.7 | |
< Industrials | | | 9.4 | |
< Utilities | | | 3.7 | |
< Basic Materials | | | 2.5 | |
< Health Care | | | 0.3 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 3.8 | % |
Sasol, Ltd. | | | 3.7 | |
America Movil SAB de CV | | | 3.6 | |
Naspers, Ltd. | | | 3.5 | |
Industries Qatar QSC | | | 3.2 | |
Qatar National Bank | | | 3.1 | |
Guaranty Trust Bank PLC | | | 2.8 | |
Zenith Bank PLC | | | 2.6 | |
Nigerian Breweries PLC | | | 2.5 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 2.3 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF (ticker: BBRC)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Beyond BRICs Index (“Underlying Index”). Effective as of October 25, 2013, the Fund began tracking the new Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Beyond BRICs Index. The Underlying Index is designed to represent the performance of a diversified basket of 90 liquid companies in Emerging and Frontier markets, as defined by FTSE’s Country Classification System, ex Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC), Taiwan and Argentina. The index is market capitalization weighted, and will generally provide exposure up to 75% emerging markets and 25% frontier markets.
The EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF had a total return of 3.24% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 3.97% annualized return since its inception date of August 15, 2012. The Fund’s NAV had a –3.51% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by both country and industry. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were Mexico, South Africa, Malaysia, Qatar and Indonesia and the top five industry weights were financials, telecommunications, consumer services, oil & gas and consumer goods.
Portfolio attribution since the index change of October 25, 2013 shows nearly all of the negative geographic impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in Africa/Mideast. By industry, negative impact was from underperformance in financials and industrials. For the period from March 31, 2013 to October 25, 2013 when the Fund was tracking the Indxx Beyond BRICs Index, portfolio attribution shows roughly half of the negative geographic impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in Africa/Mideast. By industry, negative impact was from underperformance in financials, consumer goods/services and telecom.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from investing more than 25% of the Fund’s assets in issuers conducting business in the same industry.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
Performance as of 3/31/2014

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| | Average Annual Total Return |
| | Fund Net Asset Value | | Fund Market Price | | Combined Indxx Beyond BRICs Index/ FTSE Beyond BRICs Index(1) |
1 Year | | | -3.51 | % | | | -3.66 | % | | | -0.57 | % |
Since Inception(2) | | | 3.97 | % | | | 4.47 | % | | | 6.62 | % |
| 1 | The index shown is reflective of the Indxx Beyond BRICs Index prior to October 25, 2013 and the FTSE Beyond BRICs Index thereafter. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.egshares.com or call (888) 800-4347. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio is 0.85% and after expense waivers is 0.58%. EGA has entered into a written fee waiver agreement to waive its advisory fee to 0.58% of the Fund’s average daily net assets without which the performance would have been lower. The Fee Waiver Agreement will remain in effect and will be contractually binding for two years from October 1, 2013. Market price returns are based on the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Arca, ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day during which the NYSE is open for trading, and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value

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| 1 | Effective October 25, 2013, the EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF's investment objective was revised to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Beyond BRICs Index. |
| 2 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Beyond BRICs Index prior to October 25, 2013 and the FTSE Beyond BRICs Index thereafter. |
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 over the life of the Fund, assuming the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Utilities | | | 46.0 | % |
< Basic Materials | | | 19.0 | |
< Industrials | | | 18.0 | |
< Telecommunications | | | 13.8 | |
< Health Care | | | 1.8 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 1.4 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais Preference Shares | | | 5.4 | % |
CCR SA | | | 5.2 | |
Tractebel Energia SA | | | 5.2 | |
Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | 5.1 | |
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA Preference Shares | | | 5.1 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA Preference Shares | | | 5.1 | |
CPFL Energia SA | | | 4.9 | |
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo | | | 4.9 | |
Tim Participacoes SA | | | 4.8 | |
Gerdau SA Preference Shares | | | 4.7 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF (ticker: BRXX)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Brazil Infrastructure Extended Index (“Underlying Index”). Effective as of February 3, 2014, the Fund began tracking the new Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Brazil Infrastructure Index. The Underlying Index is a free-float capitalization weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading companies that FTSE determines to be representative of Brazil’s infrastructure industries.
The EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF had a total return of –3.70% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –1.61% annualized return since its inception date of February 24, 2010. The Fund’s NAV had a –20.36% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be country specific and to have exposures specific to certain industries. As of March 31, 2014, roughly 97% of Fund assets were in the utilities, basic materials, industrials and telecom industries.
Portfolio attribution since the index change of January 31, 2014 shows nearly all of the negative industry impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in financials and basic materials with outperformance from exposures to utilities and health care. For the period from March 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014 when the Fund was tracking the Indxx Brazil Infrastructure Index, portfolio attribution shows most of the negative impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in utilities with outperformance from exposures in telecom.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
Performance as of 3/31/2014

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| | Average Annual Total Return |
| | Fund Net Asset Value | | Fund Market Price | | Combined Indxx Brazil Infrastructure Index/ FTSE Brazil Infrastructure Extended Index(1) |
1 Year | | | –20.36 | % | | | –21.13 | % | | | –18.66 | % |
3 Year | | | –10.07 | % | | | –10.88 | % | | | –9.23 | % |
Since Inception(2) | | | –1.61 | % | | | –1.90 | % | | | 0.20 | % |
| 1 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Brazil Infrastructure Index prior to February 3, 2014 and the FTSE Brazil Infrastructure Extended Index thereafter. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.egshares.com or call (888) 800-4347. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio is 0.85%. Market price returns are based on the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Arca, ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day during which the NYSE is open for trading, and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value

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| 1 | Effective February 3, 2014, the EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF's investment objective was revised to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Brazil Infrastructure Extended Index. |
| 2 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Brazil Infrastructure Index prior to February 3, 2014 and the FTSE Brazil Infrastructure Extended Index thereafter. |
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 over the life of the Fund, assuming the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Industrials | | | 44.0 | % |
< Oil & Gas | | | 12.8 | |
< Utilities | | | 12.3 | |
< Financials | | | 10.2 | |
< Basic Materials | | | 10.1 | |
< Telecommunications | | | 8.5 | |
< Technology | | | 2.1 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. | | | 6.7 | % |
CSR Corp., Ltd. | | | 5.5 | |
China Oilfield Services, Ltd. | | | 5.5 | |
China Longyuan Power Group Corp. | | | 5.0 | |
China Railway Group, Ltd. | | | 4.5 | |
China Railway Construction Corp., Ltd. | | | 4.5 | |
Huaneng Power International, Inc. | | | 4.5 | |
China Telecom Corp., Ltd. | | | 4.4 | |
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. | | | 4.4 | |
Weichai Power Co., Ltd. | | | 4.3 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF (ticker: CHXX)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx China Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is a free-float market capitalization weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading companies that Indxx, LLC determines to be representative of China’s infrastructure industries.
The EGShares China Infrastructure ETF had a total return of –9.57% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –3.12% annualized return since its inception date of February 17, 2010. The Fund’s NAV had a –3.70% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be country specific and to have exposures specific to certain industries. As of March 31, 2014, roughly 89% of the Fund’s assets were in industrials, oil & gas, utilities, financials and basic materials.
Portfolio attribution for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2014 shows most of the negative industry impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in industrials with outperformance from exposures in utilities and financials.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Financials | | | 20.1 | % |
< Basic Materials | | | 19.6 | |
< Utilities | | | 14.8 | |
< Industrials | | | 11.9 | |
< Consumer Goods | | | 11.6 | |
< Telecommunications | | | 9.9 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 8.2 | |
< Oil & Gas | | | 3.9 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Cia Paranaense de Energia Preference Shares | | | 2.3 | % |
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais Preference Shares | | | 2.3 | |
CEZ AS | | | 2.3 | |
Grendene SA | | | 2.2 | |
Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd. | | | 2.2 | |
Fauji Fertilizer Co., Ltd. | | | 2.2 | |
Tekfen Holding AS | | | 2.2 | |
Banco do Brasil SA | | | 2.2 | |
PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk | | | 2.1 | |
Light SA | | | 2.1 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF (ticker: EMHD)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Equal Weighted Emerging All Cap ex-Taiwan Diversified Dividend Yield 50 Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is equally-weighted and measures the stock performance of the top 50 emerging market companies ranked by trailing dividend yield, with a limit of no more than 10 stocks per industry and country.
The EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF had a total return of –0.69% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –3.54% return since its inception date of August 15, 2013. Based on this inception date, the Fund did not have enough historical pricing to cover a full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by both country and industry. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were Brazil, China, Turkey, South Africa and Pakistan and the top five industry weights were financials, basic materials, utilities, industrials and consumer goods.
Portfolio attribution since the August 15, 2013 inception date shows much of the negative country impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in India with outperformance from exposures to Hong Kong, Egypt and South Africa. By industry, portfolio attribution shows much of the negative impact was as a result of Fund underperformance from technology, basic materials and oil & gas with outperformance from exposures in utilities, industrials and financials.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Consumer Goods | | | 54.4 | % |
< Consumer Services | | | 45.6 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Naspers, Ltd. | | | 9.0 | % |
AMBEV SA | | | 7.6 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 5.5 | |
Magnit OJSC | | | 5.0 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB | | | 4.5 | |
BRF SA | | | 4.3 | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 4.3 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 4.0 | |
ITC, Ltd. | | | 4.0 | |
Want Want China Holdings, Ltd. | | | 3.8 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ticker: ECON)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Titans 30 Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is a free-float market capitalization weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading companies that S&P Dow Jones Indices determines to be representative of the emerging market Consumer Goods and Consumer Services Industries.
The EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF had a total return of –0.15% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 8.84% annualized return since its inception date of September 14, 2010. The Fund’s NAV had a 0.82% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by country, yet sector specific. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were South Africa, Mexico, China, Brazil and Chile. The Fund was split at approximately 54% consumer goods and 46% consumer services based on Industry Classification Benchmark (“ICB”). Based on Global Industry Classification Benchmark (“GICS”), the breakdown was roughly 61% consumer staples and 39% consumer discretionary.
Portfolio attribution for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2014 shows most of the negative geographic impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in China, but with outperformance from exposures in South Africa and Mexico.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF
Sector Breakdown*

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< Consumer Discretionary | | | 20.5 | % |
< Financials | | | 15.5 | |
< Consumer Staples | | | 14.1 | |
< Industrials | | | 9.7 | |
< Information Technology | | | 9.5 | |
< Health Care | | | 7.8 | |
< Utilities | | | 7.1 | |
< Materials | | | 5.9 | |
< Energy | | | 5.4 | |
< Telecommunication Services | | | 4.5 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Grupo Televisa SAB | | | 1.7 | % |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 1.6 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. | | | 1.6 | |
Wipro, Ltd. | | | 1.5 | |
Embraer SA | | | 1.5 | |
Genting Malaysia Bhd | | | 1.4 | |
Steinhoff International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1.4 | |
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. | | | 1.4 | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 1.4 | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 1.4 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (ticker: EMCR)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the S&P Emerging Markets Core Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is comprised of 116 leading companies that S&P Dow Jones Indices determines to be representative of all industries in emerging market countries.
The EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF had a total return of –0.29% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 2.85% annualized return since its inception date of October 16, 2012. The Fund’s NAV had a –0.36% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by both country and sector. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were China, India, South Africa, Mexico, and Brazil and the top five sector weights were consumer discretionary, financials, consumer staples, industrials and information technology.
Portfolio attribution for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2014 shows much of the negative geographic impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in India, China and Malaysia with outperformance from exposures in Thailand and Mexico. By industry, negative impact was primarily from underperformance in financials, consumer staples and healthcare with positive impact from telecom and utilities.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Financials | | | 23.9 | % |
< Basic Materials | | | 12.9 | |
< Oil & Gas | | | 12.7 | |
< Consumer Goods | | | 12.6 | |
< Utilities | | | 11.2 | |
< Industrials | | | 10.8 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 9.5 | |
< Telecommunications | | | 5.3 | |
< Health Care | | | 1.1 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 3.0 | % |
Sberbank of Russia | | | 2.9 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA Preference Shares | | | 2.9 | |
Gazprom OAO | | | 2.9 | |
Banco Bradesco SA | | | 2.9 | |
Bank of China, Ltd. | | | 2.8 | |
Vale SA Preference Shares | | | 2.7 | |
China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. | | | 2.7 | |
Uralkali OJSC | | | 2.7 | |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk | | | 2.6 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF (ticker: EMDG)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Diversified Capped Dividend Growth 50 Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is a capped free float market-cap weighted index that measures the stock performance of 50 emerging market companies with a high compounded annual dividend growth rate. The index has been designed to capture diversified securities across emerging market countries that have been screened for consistent dividend quality.
The EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF had a total return of 0.90% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –0.45% return since its inception date of July 1, 2013. Based on this inception date, the Fund did not have enough historical pricing to cover a full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by both country and industry. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were China, Brazil, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa and the top five industry weights were financials, basic materials, oil & gas, consumer goods and utilities.
Portfolio attribution since the July 1, 2013 inception date shows much of the negative country impact was a result of Fund underperformance in Brazil and India with outperformance from exposures to South Africa. By industry, portfolio attribution shows much of the negative impact was as a result of Fund underperformance from financials and consumer goods with outperformance from exposures in oil & gas.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF
Sector Breakdown*

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< Consumer Staples | | | 31.1 | % |
< Telecommunication Services | | | 30.0 | |
< Consumer Discretionary | | | 25.7 | |
< Utilities | | | 8.5 | |
< Health Care | | | 4.7 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 5.2 | % |
China Mobile, Ltd. | | | 4.8 | |
AMBEV SA | | | 4.8 | |
America Movil SAB de CV | | | 4.7 | |
Naspers, Ltd. | | | 4.4 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB | | | 4.2 | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 4.2 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 3.0 | |
Magnit OJSC | | | 2.7 | |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 2.7 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (ticker: EMDD)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the S&P Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index (“Underlying Index”). Effective as of February 3, 2014, the Fund began tracking the new Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index. The Underlying Index is free-float market capitalization-weighted stock market index comprised of 50 emerging markets companies in the consumer staples, consumer discretionary, telecommunication services, health care and the utilities sectors.
The EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF had a total return of 0.00% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 7.87% annualized return since its inception date of August 15, 2012. The Fund’s NAV had a 1.70% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by country, but limited to certain industries. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were South Africa, China, Mexico, India and Brazil and roughly 87% of the Fund’s assets were in the top three sectors: consumer staples, telecom and consumer discretionary.
Portfolio attribution since the index change of January 31, 2014 shows much of the negative geographic impact was as a result of Fund underperformance from East Asia although with some outperformance from exposures to South Africa. By industry, negative impact was from telecom and utilities with some positive impact from consumer discretionary. For the period from March 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014 when the Fund was tracking the Indxx Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index, portfolio attribution shows much of the negative impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in India and China with outperformance from South Africa and Mexico. By sector, underperformance came from exposures in consumer staples with outperformance from consumer discretionary.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Performance as of 3/31/2014

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| | Average Annual Total Return |
| | Fund Net Asset Value | | Fund Market Price | | Combined Indxx Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index/S&P Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index(1) |
1 Year | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 3.11 | % |
Since Inception (2) | | | 7.87 | % | | | 8.16 | % | | | 9.65 | % |
| 1 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index prior to February 3, 2014 and the S&P Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index thereafter. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.egshares.com or call (888) 800-4347. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio is 0.85%. Market price returns are based on the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Arca, ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day during which the NYSE is open for trading, and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value

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| 1 | Effective February 3, 2014, the EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF's investment objective was revised to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the S&P Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index. |
| 2 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index prior to February 3, 2014 and the S&P Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index thereafter. |
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 over the life of the Fund, assuming the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares India Consumer ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Consumer Goods | | | 80.2 | % |
< Industrials | | | 13.7 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 6.1 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Godrej Consumer Products, Ltd. | | | 5.7 | % |
Motherson Sumi Systems, Ltd. | | | 5.5 | |
Bosch, Ltd. | | | 5.4 | |
Hero MotoCorp, Ltd. | | | 5.1 | |
Bajaj Auto, Ltd. | | | 5.0 | |
United Spirits, Ltd. | | | 5.0 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. | | | 5.0 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. | | | 5.0 | |
MRF, Ltd. | | | 4.8 | |
Dabur India, Ltd. | | | 4.8 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares India Consumer ETF (ticker: INCO)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Consumer Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is comprised of 30 stock free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the consumer industry in India.
The EGShares India Consumer ETF had a total return of 10.65% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and 8.34% annualized return since its inception date of August 10, 2011. The Fund’s NAV had an 11.86% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be country specific and to have exposures specific to certain industries. As of March 31, 2014, roughly 94% of Fund assets were in the top five sector weights, automobile & parts, personal goods, industrial engineering (mainly auto components), beverages and food producers.
Portfolio attribution for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2014 shows negative sector impact as a result of Fund underperformance in automobile & parts with large outperformance from exposures in media and travel/leisure.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Performance as of 3/31/2014

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| | Average Annual Total Return |
| | Fund Net Asset Value | | Fund Market Price | | Indxx India Consumer Index |
1 Year | | | 11.86 | % | | | 12.08 | % | | | 13.62 | % |
Since Inception(1) | | | 8.34 | % | | | 8.43 | % | | | 10.02 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.egshares.com or call (888) 800-4347. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio is 0.89%. Market price returns are based on the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Arca, ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day during which the NYSE is open for trading, and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value

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The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 over the life of the Fund, assuming the reinvestment of distributions, if any. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Industrials | | | 45.4 | % |
< Utilities | | | 20.9 | |
< Basic Materials | | | 11.3 | |
< Telecommunications | | | 10.7 | |
< Oil & Gas | | | 4.9 | |
< Consumer Goods | | | 3.4 | |
< Financials | | | 2.3 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 1.1 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Bharat Heavy Electricals, Ltd. | | | 7.4 | % |
Tata Steel, Ltd. | | | 6.4 | |
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. | | | 6.4 | |
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Ltd. | | | 5.0 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. | | | 4.9 | |
GAIL India, Ltd. | | | 4.9 | |
NMDC, Ltd. | | | 4.8 | |
Tata Power Co., Ltd. | | | 4.6 | |
Ambuja Cements, Ltd. | | | 4.5 | |
Siemens, Ltd. | | | 4.4 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (ticker: INXX)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Infrastructure Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is a free-float capitalization- weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading emerging market companies that Indxx, LLC determines to be representative of India’s infrastructure sectors.
The EGShares India Infrastructure ETF had a total return of 6.67% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –11.13% annualized return since its inception date of August 11, 2010. The Fund’s NAV had a 4.04% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be country specific and to have exposures specific to certain industries. As of March 31, 2014, roughly 93% of the Fund’s assets were in the top five industries of industrials, utilities, basic materials, telecom and oil & gas.
Portfolio attribution for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2014 shows negative industry impact as a result of large Fund underperformance in basic materials with large outperformance from exposures in industrials and telecom.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares India Small Cap ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Financials | | | 35.4 | % |
< Consumer Goods | | | 22.4 | |
< Industrials | | | 18.9 | |
< Utilities | | | 9.4 | |
< Technology | | | 4.8 | |
< Oil & Gas | | | 3.4 | |
< Health Care | | | 2.8 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 1.6 | |
< Telecommunications | | | 1.2 | |
< Basic Materials | | | 0.1 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Yes Bank, Ltd. | | | 5.7 | % |
Cummins India, Ltd. | | | 4.6 | |
Federal Bank, Ltd. | | | 4.5 | |
LIC Housing Finance, Ltd. | | | 3.9 | |
MRF, Ltd. | | | 3.6 | |
Jaiprakash Associates, Ltd. | | | 3.5 | |
Tata Global Beverages, Ltd. | | | 3.4 | |
Exide Industries, Ltd. | | | 3.2 | |
Crompton Greaves, Ltd. | | | 3.1 | |
Mindtree, Ltd. | | | 3.1 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares India Small Cap ETF (ticker: SCIN)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Small Cap Index (“Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is comprised of 75 stock free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the small cap segment in India.
The EGShares India Small Cap ETF had a total return of 9.26% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –10.39% annualized return since its inception date of July 7, 2010. The Fund’s NAV had a 4.29% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be country specific and to gain exposure to a variety of industries. As of March 31, 2014, roughly 91% of the Fund’s assets were in the top five industry weights of financials, consumer goods, industrials, utilities and technology.
Portfolio attribution for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2014 shows negative industry impact as a result of Fund underperformance in oil & gas, basic materials and consumer goods with outperformance from exposures in financials and technology.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the periods noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
Industry Breakdown*

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< Telecommunications | | | 25.5 | % |
< Financials | | | 18.4 | |
< Utilities | | | 13.9 | |
< Oil & Gas | | | 11.0 | |
< Industrials | | | 9.8 | |
< Basic Materials | | | 9.8 | |
< Consumer Goods | | | 7.4 | |
< Consumer Services | | | 4.2 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Coal India, Ltd. | | | 5.1 | % |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 4.7 | |
PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk | | | 4.6 | |
Mobile TeleSystems | | | 4.5 | |
Ecopetrol SA | | | 4.4 | |
Lewis Group, Ltd. | | | 4.2 | |
The Bangchak Petroleum PCL NVDR | | | 4.1 | |
AES Tiete SA Preference Shares | | | 4.1 | |
CEZ AS | | | 4.1 | |
Tianneng Power International, Ltd. | | | 3.8 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (ticker: HILO)
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Index (“Underlying Index”). Effective as of February 3, 2014, the Fund began tracking the new Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index. The Underlying Index is a dividend yield weighted stock market index comprised of 30 emerging markets companies that have a high dividend yield and low beta. The Underlying Index is screened for size and liquidity, dividend quality and volatility.
The EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF had a total return of –6.29% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 and –3.68% annualized return since its inception date of August 4, 2011. The Fund’s NAV had a –15.14% return for the full year ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by both country and industry. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were Brazil, Thailand, China, Czech Republic and South Africa and the top five industry weights were telecom, financials, utilities, oil & gas and industrials.
Portfolio attribution since the index change of January 31, 2014 shows nearly all of the negative country impact was as a result of Fund underperformance in Russia, China and India with outperformance from exposures to Brazil. For the period from March 31, 2013 to January 31, 2014 when the Fund was tracking the Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index, portfolio attribution shows most of the negative impact was as a result of Fund underperformance from South Africa and Colombia with very large outperformance from exposures in Turkey.
Emerging market investments involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, from economic or political instability in other nations or increased volatility and lower trading volume. This Fund will concentrate its investments in issuers of one or more particular industries to the same extent that its Underlying Index is so concentrated and to the extent permitted by applicable regulatory guidance. Concentration risk results from maintaining exposure to issuers conducting business in a specific industry. Small cap and mid cap companies generally will have greater volatility in price than the stocks of large companies due to limited product lines or resources or a dependency upon a particular market niche.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Performance as of 3/31/2014

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| | Average Annual Total Return |
| | Fund Net Asset Value | | Fund Market Price | | Combined Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index/FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Index(1) |
1 Year | | | –15.14 | % | | | –15.98 | % | | | –14.94 | % |
Since Inception(2) | | | –3.68 | % | | | –3.84 | % | | | –2.72 | % |
| 1 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index prior to February 3, 2014 and the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Index thereafter. |
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance data may be higher or lower than actual data quoted. For the most current month-end performance data please visit www.egshares.com or call (888) 800-4347. As stated in the current prospectus, the Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio is 0.85%. Market price returns are based on the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Arca, ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day during which the NYSE is open for trading, and do not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
Value of a $10,000 Investment Since Inception at Net Asset Value

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| 1 | Effective February 3, 2014, the EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF's investment objective was revised to seek investment results that correspond to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Index. |
| 2 | The Index shown is reflective of the Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index prior to February 3, 2014 and the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Index thereafter. |
The chart above represents historical performance of a hypothetical investment of $10,000 over the life of the Fund, assuming the reinvestment of distributions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
Sector Breakdown*

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< Corporate Bonds | | | 63.0 | % |
< Government | | | 37.0 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Petroleos Mexicanos | | | 12.5 | % |
Brazilian Government International Bond | | | 11.5 | |
Myriad International Holdings BV | | | 11.1 | |
Bank of China Hong Kong, Ltd. | | | 10.5 | |
Republic of Latvia | | | 9.9 | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond | | | 8.0 | |
Turkey Government International Bond | | | 7.6 | |
Ecopetrol SA | | | 6.2 | |
Majapahit Holding BV | | | 5.9 | |
Petronas Capital, Ltd. | | | 5.8 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014, excluding cash and other assets in excess of liabilities. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (ticker: IEMF)
The EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (the “Fund”), subadvised by TCW Investment Management Company, seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of the J.P. Morgan Custom EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is comprised of investment grade emerging markets bonds denominated in U.S. dollars with remaining maturities between four and seven years. Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated emerging markets intermediate term sovereign and corporate bonds.
Given the size of the Fund and constraints to investment amounts due to round lots, the Fund is managed using a sampling process versus full replication. This may impact the ability for the Fund to closely track the underlying benchmark.
The Fund is designed to be broadly diversified, as it provides access to a wide universe of EM debt via both sovereign and corporate bonds. As of March 31, 2104, the top five country weights were Netherlands, Mexico, Brazil, China and Latvia and the sector breakdown was approximately 63% corporate bonds and 37% government bonds.
The EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF had a total return of –0.17% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the month ended March 31, 2014 and 1.65% return since its inception date of January 8, 2014. Based on this inception date, the Fund did not have enough historical pricing to cover a full year or quarter ended March 31, 2014.
Currently, the small size of the Fund, coupled with the minimum blocks in which bonds trade, necessitates certain country overweights and underweights relative to the benchmark. Underweight positioning in Russia drove outperformance versus the benchmark. The Fund’s overweight Indonesia exposure further contributed to outperformance. The Fund’s overweight exposure to Brazil and Indonesia contributed negatively to relative performance.
Fund share prices and returns will fluctuate with market conditions, currencies, and the economic and political climates where investments are made. Emerging markets securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging markets countries can be extremely volatile. The Fund’s investments denominated in foreign currencies will decline in value if the foreign currency declines in value relative to the U.S. dollar.
Non-investment grade securities may be subject to greater fluctuations in value and risk of loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities. Fixed income investments entail interest rate risk, the risk of issuer default, issuer credit risk, and price volatility risk. Funds investing in bonds can lose their value as interest rates rise and an investor can lose principal. Fund share prices and returns will fluctuate with market conditions, currencies, and the economic and political climates where the investments are made. Emerging markets securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging markets countries can be extremely volatile.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
Sector Breakdown*

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< Corporate Bonds | | | 65.7 | % |
< Government | | | 34.3 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico E Social | | | 13.0 | % |
Transportadora de Gas Internacional SA ESP | | | 10.4 | |
Comision Federal de Electricidad | | | 10.1 | |
CNOOC Finance 2012, Ltd. | | | 9.8 | |
Baidu, Inc. | | | 9.5 | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV | | | 9.1 | |
Novatek OAO via Novatek Finance, Ltd. | | | 8.9 | |
Turkey Government International Bond | | | 8.0 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos | | | 7.8 | |
Philippine Government International Bond | | | 7.8 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014, excluding cash and other assets in excess of liabilities. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (ticker: LEMF)
The EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (the “Fund”), subadvised by TCW Investment Management Company, seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of the J.P. Morgan Custom EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is comprised of investment grade emerging markets bonds denominated in U.S. dollars with remaining maturities between eight and twelve years. Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated emerging markets long term sovereign and corporate bonds.
Given the size of the Fund and constraints to investment amounts due to round lots, the Fund is managed using a sampling process versus full replication. This may impact the ability for the Fund to closely track the underlying benchmark.
The Fund is designed to be broadly diversified, as it provides access to a wide universe of EM debt via both sovereign and corporate bonds. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were Brazil, China, Mexico, Colombia and Russia and the sector breakdown was approximately 65.7% corporate bonds and 34.3% government bonds.
The EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF had a total return of 0.15% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the month ended March 31, 2014 and 2.58% return since its inception date of January 8, 2014. Based on this inception date, the Fund did not have enough historical pricing to cover a full year or quarter ended March 31, 2014.
Currently, the small size of the Fund, coupled with the minimum blocks in which bonds trade, necessitates certain country overweights and underweights relative to the benchmark. Underweight exposure to Indonesia and South Africa drove underperformance versus the benchmark. On the other hand, the Fund’s exposure to Brazil and China were the strongest drivers of positive performance versus the benchmark.
Fund share prices and returns will fluctuate with market conditions, currencies, and the economic and political climates where investments are made. Emerging markets securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging markets countries can be extremely volatile. The Fund’s investments denominated in foreign currencies will decline in value if the foreign currency declines in value relative to the U.S. dollar.
Non-investment grade securities may be subject to greater fluctuations in value and risk of loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities. Fixed income investments entail interest rate risk, the risk of issuer default, issuer credit risk, and price volatility risk. Funds investing in bonds can lose their value as interest rates rise and an investor can lose principal. Fund share prices and returns will fluctuate with market conditions, currencies, and the economic and political climates where the investments are made. Emerging markets securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging markets countries can be extremely volatile.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Portfolio Summary (Unaudited)
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
Sector Breakdown*

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< Corporate Bonds | | | 75.0 | % |
< Government | | | 25.0 | |
Top Ten Holdings*

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Export-Import Bank of China (The) | | | 10.8 | % |
QNB Finance, Ltd. | | | 10.7 | |
America Movil SAB de CV | | | 10.6 | |
Turkey Government International Bond | | | 8.5 | |
Mexico Government International Bond | | | 5.7 | |
Rosneft Finance SA | | | 5.6 | |
Indonesia Government International Bond | | | 5.5 | |
Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA | | | 5.5 | |
Bank of India | | | 5.4 | |
Gazprombank OJSC Via GPB Eurobond Finance PLC | | | 5.4 | |

| * | Expressed as a percentage of total investments in securities as of 3/31/2014, excluding cash and other assets in excess of liabilities. Holdings are subject to change. |
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (ticker: SEMF)
The EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (the “Fund”), subadvised by TCW Investment Management Company, seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of the J.P. Morgan Custom EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is comprised of investment grade emerging markets bonds denominated in U.S. dollars with remaining maturities between one and three years. Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated emerging markets short term sovereign and corporate bonds.
Given the size of the Fund and constraints to investment amounts due to round lots, the Fund is managed using a sampling process versus full replication. This may impact the ability for the Fund to closely track the underlying benchmark.
The EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF had a total return of –0.59% at net asset value (“NAV”) for the month ended March 31, 2014 and –0.13% return since its inception date of January 8, 2014. Based on this inception date, the Fund did not have enough historical pricing to cover a full year or quarter ended March 31, 2014. The Fund is designed to be broadly allocated by both country and industry. As of March 31, 2014, the top five country weights were Cayman, Mexico, Luxembourg, China and Turkey and the sector breakdown was approximately 75% corporate bonds and 25% government bonds.
Portfolio attribution since the January 8, 2014 inception date shows that large exposures to Brazil and Russia were the primary factors that negatively impacted the Fund, while exposures to Turkey and Indonesia positively impacted the Fund’s performance.
Fund share prices and returns will fluctuate with market conditions, currencies, and the economic and political climates where investments are made. Emerging markets securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging markets countries can be extremely volatile. The Fund’s investments denominated in foreign currencies will decline in value if the foreign currency declines in value relative to the U.S. dollar.
Non-investment grade securities may be subject to greater fluctuations in value and risk of loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities. Fixed income investments entail interest rate risk, the risk of issuer default, issuer credit risk, and price volatility risk. Funds investing in bonds can lose their value as interest rates rise and an investor can lose principal. Fund share prices and returns will fluctuate with market conditions, currencies, and the economic and political climates where the investments are made. Emerging markets securities carry special risks, such as less developed or less efficient trading markets, a lack of company information, and differing auditing and legal standards. The securities markets of emerging markets countries can be extremely volatile.
Performance Charts
The following performance chart is provided for comparative purposes and represents the period noted. The Fund’s per share NAV is the value of one share of the Fund and is calculated by dividing the value of total assets less total liabilities by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV return is based on the NAV of the Fund and the market return is based on the market price per share of the Fund. The price used to calculate market price returns is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. NAV and market returns assume that dividends and capital gain distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV and market price, respectively. As with other ETFs, NAV returns and market price returns may differ because of factors such as the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities. An index is a statistical measure of a specified financial market or sector. An index does not actually hold a portfolio of securities, incur expenses or pay any transaction costs. Therefore index returns do not reflect deductions for fees or expenses and are not available for direct investment. In comparison, the Fund’s performance is negatively impacted by these fees and expenses. Fund returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, or taxes on transactions in Fund shares or that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions.
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Shareholder Expense Examples (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of an EGShares ETF, you incur advisory fees and other Fund expenses, if any. The following example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars and cents) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held throughout the entire period (October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014) or a shorter period for Funds that commenced operations after October 1, 2013.
Actual expenses
The first line under each Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line for your Fund under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid Through 3/31/2014” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second line under each Fund in the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as brokerage commissions paid on purchases and sales of Fund shares. Therefore, the second line under each Fund in the table is useful in comparing ongoing Fund costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
34 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Shareholder Expense Examples (Unaudited) (concluded)
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| | Beginning Account Value 10/1/2013 | | Ending Account Value 3/31/2014 | | Annualized Expense Ratios for the Period | | Expenses Paid Through 3/31/2014(1) |
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,059.95 | | | | 0.59 | % | | $ | 3.03 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.99 | | | | 0.59 | % | | $ | 2.97 | |
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 929.82 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.09 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.69 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.28 | |
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 947.84 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.13 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.69 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.28 | |
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 942.77 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.12 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.69 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.28 | |
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 994.68 | | | | 0.83 | % | | $ | 4.13 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.79 | | | | 0.83 | % | | $ | 4.18 | |
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.37 | | | | 0.70 | % | | $ | 3.52 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.44 | | | | 0.70 | % | | $ | 3.53 | |
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 991.62 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.22 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.69 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.28 | |
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,012.40 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.26 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.69 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.28 | |
EGShares India Consumer ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,193.05 | | | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 4.87 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.49 | | | | 0.89 | % | | $ | 4.48 | |
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,244.21 | | | | 0.88 | % | | $ | 4.92 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.54 | | | | 0.88 | % | | $ | 4.43 | |
EGShares India Small Cap ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,348.26 | | | | 0.87 | % | | $ | 5.09 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.59 | | | | 0.87 | % | | $ | 4.38 | |
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (Consolidated)(2)
| | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 927.07 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.08 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.69 | | | | 0.85 | % | | $ | 4.28 | |
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
| | | | | | | |
Actual(3) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.53 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 1.47 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.69 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.28 | |
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
| | | | | | | | | |
Actual(3) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,025.82 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 1.48 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.69 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.28 | |
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual(3) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 998.72 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 1.46 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.69 | | | | 0.65 | % | | $ | 3.28 | |
| 1 | Expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratio, which includes waived fees or reimbursed expenses, if any, by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 182/365 (to reflect the six-month period). |
| 2 | Expenses for these Funds include the accounts of wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements. |
| 3 | Actual expenses are calculated using each Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 82/365 (to reflect commencement of operations). Hypothetical expenses are calculated for the full six month period. |
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 35
Frequency Distribution of Premium and Discount (Unaudited)
The chart below presents information about differences between the per share net asset value (“NAV”) of each Fund and the market trading price of shares of each Fund. For these purposes, the “market price” is the mid-point of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of the close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. The term “premium” is sometimes used to describe a market price in excess of NAV and the term “discount” is sometimes used to describe a market price below NAV. The chart presents information about the size and frequency of premiums or discounts. As with other exchange traded funds, the market price of Fund shares is typically slightly higher or lower than the Fund’s per share NAV. Factors that contribute to the differences between market price and NAV include the supply and demand for Fund shares and investors’ assessments of the underlying value of a Fund’s portfolio securities.
Differences between the closing times of U.S. and non-U.S. markets may contribute to differences between the NAV and market price of Fund shares. Many non-U.S. markets close prior to the close of the U.S. securities exchanges. Developments after the close of such markets as a result of ongoing price discovery may be reflected in a Fund’s market price but not in its NAV (or vice versa).
Each line in the table shows the number of trading days in which the Fund traded within the premium/discount range indicated. The number of trading days in each premium/discount range is also shown as a percentage of the total number of trading days in the period covered by each table. All data presented here represents past performance, which cannot be used to predict future results.
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| | | | Market Price Above or Equal to NAV | | Market Price Below NAV |
| | Basis Point Differential | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days |
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 15, 2012* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 36 | | | | 8.85 | % | | | 23 | | | | 5.65 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 66 | | | | 16.22 | % | | | 13 | | | | 3.19 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 93 | | | | 22.85 | % | | | 4 | | | | 0.98 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 90 | | | | 22.11 | % | | | 5 | | | | 1.23 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 74 | | | | 18.18 | % | | | 3 | | | | 0.74 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 359 | | | | 88.21 | % | | | 48 | | | | 11.79 | % |
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
February 24, 2010* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 101 | | | | 9.82 | % | | | 105 | | | | 10.20 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 78 | | | | 7.58 | % | | | 127 | | | | 12.34 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 40 | | | | 3.89 | % | | | 91 | | | | 8.84 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 33 | | | | 3.21 | % | | | 54 | | | | 5.25 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 345 | | | | 33.53 | % | | | 55 | | | | 5.34 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 597 | | | | 58.03 | % | | | 432 | | | | 41.97 | % |
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
February 17, 2010* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 126 | | | | 12.17 | % | | | 100 | | | | 9.66 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 95 | | | | 9.18 | % | | | 93 | | | | 8.99 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 94 | | | | 9.08 | % | | | 82 | | | | 7.92 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 75 | | | | 7.25 | % | | | 74 | | | | 7.15 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 129 | | | | 12.46 | % | | | 167 | | | | 16.14 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 519 | | | | 50.14 | % | | | 516 | | | | 49.86 | % |
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 15, 2013* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 27 | | | | 17.20 | % | | | 11 | | | | 7.01 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 30 | | | | 19.11 | % | | | 11 | | | | 7.01 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 26 | | | | 16.56 | % | | | 8 | | | | 5.09 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 14 | | | | 8.92 | % | | | 3 | | | | 1.91 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 22 | | | | 14.01 | % | | | 5 | | | | 3.18 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 119 | | | | 75.80 | % | | | 38 | | | | 24.20% | |
36 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Frequency Distribution of Premium and Discount (Unaudited) (continued)
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
| | | | Market Price Above or Equal to NAV | | Market Price Below NAV |
| | Basis Point Differential | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days | | Number of Days | | % of Total Days |
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
September 14, 2010* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 178 | | | | 19.93 | % | | | 124 | | | | 13.89 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 214 | | | | 23.96 | % | | | 50 | | | | 5.60 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 149 | | | | 16.68 | % | | | 33 | | | | 3.70 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 64 | | | | 7.17 | % | | | 20 | | | | 2.24 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 39 | | | | 4.37 | % | | | 22 | | | | 2.46 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 644 | | | | 72.11 | % | | | 249 | | | | 27.89 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
October 16, 2012* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 37 | | | | 10.16 | % | | | 32 | | | | 8.79 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 57 | | | | 15.66 | % | | | 37 | | | | 10.16 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 76 | | | | 20.88 | % | | | 16 | | | | 4.40 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 60 | | | | 16.49 | % | | | 6 | | | | 1.65 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 34 | | | | 9.34 | % | | | 9 | | | | 2.47 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 264 | | | | 72.53 | % | | | 100 | | | | 27.47 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
July 1, 2013* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 36 | | | | 19.05 | % | | | 25 | | | | 13.23 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 31 | | | | 16.40 | % | | | 19 | | | | 10.05 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 27 | | | | 14.29 | % | | | 10 | | | | 5.29 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 16 | | | | 8.47 | % | | | 6 | | | | 3.17 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 11 | | | | 5.82 | % | | | 8 | | | | 4.23 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 121 | | | | 64.03 | % | | | 68 | | | | 35.97 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 15, 2012* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 45 | | | | 11.06 | % | | | 22 | | | | 5.40 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 59 | | | | 14.50 | % | | | 9 | | | | 2.21 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 98 | | | | 24.08 | % | | | 2 | | | | 0.49 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 91 | | | | 22.36 | % | | | 2 | | | | 0.49 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 76 | | | | 18.67 | % | | | 3 | | | | 0.74 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 369 | | | | 90.67 | % | | | 38 | | | | 9.33 | % |
EGShares India Consumer ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 10, 2011* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 63 | | | | 9.52 | % | | | 69 | | | | 10.42 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 66 | | | | 9.97 | % | | | 59 | | | | 8.91 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 68 | | | | 10.27 | % | | | 42 | | | | 6.34 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 55 | | | | 8.31 | % | | | 21 | | | | 3.17 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 166 | | | | 25.08 | % | | | 53 | | | | 8.01 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 418 | | | | 63.15 | % | | | 244 | | | | 36.85 | % |
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
August 11, 2010* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 92 | | | | 10.07 | % | | | 91 | | | | 9.96 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 97 | | | | 10.61 | % | | | 79 | | | | 8.64 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 87 | | | | 9.52 | % | | | 75 | | | | 8.21 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 66 | | | | 7.22 | % | | | 59 | | | | 6.45 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 142 | | | | 15.54 | % | | | 126 | | | | 13.78 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 484 | | | | 52.96 | % | | | 430 | | | | 47.04 | % |
EGShares India Small Cap ETF
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
July 7, 2010* – March 31, 2014
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | 0-24.99 | | | | 102 | | | | 10.86 | % | | | 98 | | | | 10.44 | % |
| | | 25-49.99 | | | | 83 | | | | 8.84 | % | | | 81 | | | | 8.62 | % |
| | | 50-74.99 | | | | 74 | | | | 7.88 | % | | | 76 | | | | 8.09 | % |
| | | 75-99.99 | | | | 63 | | | | 6.71 | % | | | 52 | | | | 5.54 | % |
| | | >100 | | | | 158 | | | | 16.83 | % | | | 152 | | | | 16.19 | % |
Total | | | | | | | 480 | | | | 51.12 | % | | | 459 | | | | 48.88 | % |
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 37
Frequency Distribution of Premium and Discount (Unaudited) (continued)
38 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Chile—3.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Banco de Chile | | | 1,802,405 | | | $ | 225,816 | |
Banco Santander Chile | | | 3,700,436 | | | | 215,681 | |
Cencosud SA | | | 66,858 | | | | 220,347 | |
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA | | | 201,557 | | | | 290,083 | |
Empresas Copec SA | | | 22,601 | | | | 294,038 | |
Enersis SA | | | 1,189,901 | | | | 368,222 | |
S.A.C.I. Falabella | | | 28,421 | | | | 249,036 | |
Total Chile | | | | | | | 1,863,223 | |
Colombia—1.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Ecopetrol SA | | | 301,445 | | | | 617,163 | |
Czech Republic—0.6%
| | | | | | | | |
CEZ AS | | | 9,539 | | | | 273,658 | |
Indonesia—8.5%
| | | | | | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 1,405,902 | | | | 912,722 | |
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk | | | 858,672 | | | | 801,226 | |
PT Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk | | | 536,592 | | | | 446,373 | |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk* | | | 767,938 | | | | 647,272 | |
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk | | | 648,341 | | | | 292,495 | |
PT Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk | | | 175,154 | | | | 243,612 | |
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk | | | 3,544,065 | | | | 691,030 | |
PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk | | | 68,745 | | | | 177,006 | |
Total Indonesia | | | | | | | 4,211,736 | |
Kenya—2.0%
| | | | | | | | |
East African Breweries, Ltd. | | | 147,397 | | | | 459,441 | |
Safaricom, Ltd. | | | 3,703,902 | | | | 530,049 | |
Total Kenya | | | | | | | 989,490 | |
Malaysia—11.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Axiata Group Bhd | | | 327,100 | | | | 668,123 | |
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd | | | 342,900 | | | | 750,799 | |
DiGi.Com Bhd | | | 238,400 | | | | 393,501 | |
Genting Bhd | | | 131,500 | | | | 402,695 | |
IHH Healthcare Bhd* | | | 140,700 | | | | 165,884 | |
IOI Corp. Bhd | | | 221,700 | | | | 325,880 | |
Malayan Banking Bhd | | | 260,900 | | | | 773,392 | |
Maxis Bhd | | | 163,100 | | | | 347,627 | |
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd | | | 179,800 | | | | 380,468 | |
Petronas Gas Bhd | | | 46,600 | | | | 339,636 | |
Public Bank Bhd | | | 63,800 | | | | 374,340 | |
Sime Darby Bhd | | | 221,900 | | | | 632,641 | |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 81,700 | | | | 299,229 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 5,854,215 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Mexico—16.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Alfa, SAB de CV Class A | | | 142,100 | | | $ | 359,585 | |
America Movil SAB de CV Series L | | | 1,784,658 | | | | 1,769,784 | |
Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 11,765 | | | | 70,308 | |
Cemex SAB de CV Series CPO* | | | 692,001 | | | | 875,028 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Series UBD ADR | | | 121,544 | | | | 1,132,750 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV Series A | | | 101,472 | | | | 274,039 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV Class O | | | 118,590 | | | | 798,219 | |
Grupo Financiero Inbursa SAB de CV Class O | | | 98,649 | | | | 254,017 | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV Series B | | | 179,957 | | | | 568,608 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB Series CPO | | | 136,101 | | | | 908,157 | |
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV | | | 6,682 | | | | 174,722 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Series V | | | 300,417 | | | | 713,242 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 7,898,459 | |
Nigeria—7.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Guaranty Trust Bank PLC | | | 9,019,763 | | | | 1,394,555 | |
Nigerian Breweries PLC | | | 1,335,767 | | | | 1,238,984 | |
Zenith Bank PLC | | | 10,340,038 | | | | 1,253,870 | |
Total Nigeria | | | | | | | 3,887,409 | |
Oman—1.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Bank Muscat SAOG | | | 373,355 | | | | 616,763 | |
Philippines—1.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. | | | 6,375 | | | | 388,087 | |
SM Investments Corp. | | | 20,493 | | | | 322,167 | |
Total Philippines | | | | | | | 710,254 | |
Poland—4.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Bank Pekao SA | | | 8,380 | | | | 545,280 | |
PGE SA | | | 43,202 | | | | 270,245 | |
Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo SA | | | 111,220 | | | | 163,440 | |
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA | | | 60,082 | | | | 844,735 | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 4,004 | | | | 569,179 | |
Total Poland | | | | | | | 2,392,879 | |
Qatar—11.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Barwa Real Estate Co. | | | 32,357 | | | | 323,903 | |
Gulf International Services QSC | | | 15,219 | | | | 328,099 | |
Industries Qatar QSC | | | 30,672 | | | | 1,570,137 | |
Ooredoo QSC | | | 28,803 | | | | 1,089,234 | |
Qatar Fuel Co. | | | 7,994 | | | | 542,044 | |
Qatar Gas Transport Co. (Nakilat) | | | 53,197 | | | | 294,383 | |
Qatar National Bank | | | 29,715 | | | | 1,530,940 | |
Total Qatar | | | | | | | 5,678,740 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 39
Schedule of Investments (concluded)
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
South Africa—15.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Barclays Africa Group, Ltd. | | | 17,968 | | | $ | 254,541 | |
FirstRand, Ltd. | | | 159,593 | | | | 547,762 | |
Kumba Iron Ore, Ltd. | | | 3,266 | | | | 117,376 | |
MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 91,971 | | | | 1,884,820 | |
Naspers, Ltd. N Shares | | | 15,588 | | | | 1,721,158 | |
Sasol, Ltd. | | | 32,078 | | | | 1,798,099 | |
Shoprite Holdings, Ltd. | | | 24,141 | | | | 365,401 | |
Standard Bank Group, Ltd. | | | 66,242 | | | | 874,166 | |
Vodacom Group, Ltd. | | | 18,154 | | | | 224,364 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 7,787,687 | |
Sri Lanka—1.2%
| | | | | | | | |
John Keells Holdings PLC | | | 353,479 | | | | 613,923 | |
Thailand—6.7%
| | | | | | | | |
Advanced Info Service PCL NVDR | | | 84,900 | | | | 591,473 | |
Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR | | | 28,420 | | | | 156,380 | |
CP ALL PCL NVDR | | | 262,100 | | | | 351,460 | |
Kasikornbank PCL NVDR | | | 87,100 | | | | 477,922 | |
PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR | | | 100,700 | | | | 487,358 | |
PTT Global Chemical PCL NVDR | | | 98,900 | | | | 220,269 | |
PTT PCL NVDR | | | 61,300 | | | | 565,003 | |
Siam Commercial Bank PCL NVDR | | | 94,600 | | | | 459,294 | |
Total Thailand | | | | | | | 3,309,159 | |
Turkey—3.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Akbank TAS | | | 98,465 | | | | 312,996 | |
Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS | | | 48,081 | | | | 186,552 | |
KOC Holding AS | | | 42,480 | | | | 179,118 | |
Turk Telekomunikasyon AS | | | 35,736 | | | | 99,397 | |
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS* | | | 48,511 | | | | 270,992 | |
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS | | | 126,755 | | | | 433,735 | |
Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS | | | 38,016 | | | | 235,468 | |
Turkiye Is Bankasi Class C | | | 80,858 | | | | 179,542 | |
Total Turkey | | | | | | | 1,897,800 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares/Principal | | Value |
United Arab Emirates—0.4%
| | | | | | | | |
First Gulf Bank PJSC | | | 49,518 | | | $ | 219,750 | |
Vietnam—0.3%
| | | | | | |
| |
HAGL JSC | | | 109,900 | | | | 146,377 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $47,575,593) | | | | | | | 48,968,685 | |
CONVERTIBLE BOND—0.0%**
| | | | | | | | |
Oman—0.0%**
| | | | | | | | |
Bank Muscat SAOG, 4.50%, 3/20/1
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $—) | | $ | 53,541 | | | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.2%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $47,575,593) | | | | | | | 48,968,685 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.8% | | | | | | | 416,452 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 49,385,137 | |
 | |  |
* | | Non-income producing security |
** | | Less than 0.05% |
# | | Fair valued security. |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Industry | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Basic Materials | | $ | 1,241,174 | | | | 2.5 | % |
Consumer Goods | | | 4,737,508 | | | | 9.6 | |
Consumer Services | | | 5,795,706 | | | | 11.8 | |
Financials | | | 16,883,587 | | | | 34.2 | |
Health Care | | | 165,884 | | | | 0.3 | |
Industrials | | | 4,589,308 | | | | 9.3 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 4,813,105 | | | | 9.8 | |
Telecommunications | | | 8,948,481 | | | | 18.1 | |
Utilities | | | 1,793,932 | | | | 3.6 | |
Total Investments | | | 48,968,685 | | | | 99.2 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 416,452 | | | | 0.8 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 49,385,137 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.8% | | | | | | | | |
Basic Materials—19.0% | | | | | | | | |
Companhia Siderurgica Nacional SA | | | 390,890 | | | $ | 1,709,765 | |
Gerdau SA Preference Shares | | | 267,646 | | | | 1,719,861 | |
Metalurgica Gerdau SA Preference Shares | | | 222,240 | | | | 1,701,887 | |
Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA Preference Shares Class A* | | | 415,409 | | | | 1,877,763 | |
Total Basic Materials | | | | | | | 7,009,276 | |
Consumer Services—1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Gol Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA Preference Shares* | | | 106,532 | | | | 517,434 | |
Health Care—1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Fleury SA | | | 79,672 | | | | 675,085 | |
Industrials—18.0% | | | | | | | | |
All America Latina Logistica | | | 477,125 | | | | 1,590,064 | |
Arteris SA | | | 56,642 | | | | 456,600 | |
CCR SA | | | 251,558 | | | | 1,927,515 | |
EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logistica SA | | | 226,141 | | | | 1,356,946 | |
JSL SA | | | 83,720 | | | | 523,134 | |
Prumo Logistica SA* | | | 554,900 | | | | 248,371 | |
Santos Brasil Participacoes SA | | | 43,286 | | | | 322,655 | |
Tegma Gestao Logistica | | | 25,341 | | | | 215,396 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 6,640,681 | |
Telecommunications—13.7% | | | | | | | | |
Oi SA Preference Shares | | | 1,017,214 | | | | 1,397,458 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA Preference Shares | | | 88,321 | | | | 1,877,188 | |
Tim Participacoes SA | | | 341,664 | | | | 1,782,134 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 5,056,780 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Utilities—45.9% | | | | | | | | |
AES Tiete SA | | | 70,064 | | | $ | 489,346 | |
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA Preference Shares Class B | | | 240,894 | | | | 1,167,906 | |
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo | | | 191,687 | | | | 1,788,173 | |
Companhia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais | | | 66,434 | | | | 1,080,196 | |
Cia de Transmissao de Energia Eletrica Paulista Preference Shares | | | 33,856 | | | | 368,793 | |
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais Preference Shares | | | 290,794 | | | | 1,976,858 | |
Cia Paranaense de Energia Preference Shares Class B | | | 116,222 | | | | 1,534,862 | |
CPFL Energia SA | | | 220,815 | | | | 1,818,189 | |
EDP—Energias do Brasil SA | | | 254,512 | | | | 1,149,336 | |
Equatorial Energia SA | | | 125,067 | | | | 1,128,457 | |
Light SA | | | 75,228 | | | | 621,427 | |
Tractebel Energia SA | | | 122,409 | | | | 1,925,778 | |
Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | 77,915 | | | | 1,883,564 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 16,932,885 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $34,474,466) | | | | | | | 36,832,141 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.2% | | | | | | | 77,142 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 36,909,283 | |
 | |  |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 41
Schedule of Investments
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.7%
| | | | | | | | |
Basic Materials—10.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Aluminum Corp. of China, Ltd. Class H* | | | 1,002,504 | | | $ | 345,065 | |
Angang Steel Co., Ltd. Class H* | | | 311,698 | | | | 192,073 | |
Jiangxi Copper Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 231,466 | | | | 389,106 | |
Total Basic Materials | | | | | | | 926,244 | |
Financials—10.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Agile Property Holdings, Ltd. | | | 75,438 | | | | 61,851 | |
Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 260,864 | | | | 108,959 | |
Evergrande Real Estate Group, Ltd. | | | 348,901 | | | | 164,622 | |
Greentown China Holdings, Ltd. | | | 35,901 | | | | 38,784 | |
Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 174,833 | | | | 251,981 | |
Longfor Properties Co., Ltd. | | | 36,392 | | | | 50,199 | |
Shimao Property Holdings, Ltd. | | | 75,731 | | | | 165,969 | |
Soho China, Ltd. | | | 106,846 | | | | 87,878 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 930,243 | |
Industrials—43.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 143,571 | | | | 615,406 | |
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 569,954 | | | | 397,503 | |
China National Building Material Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 331,943 | | | | 332,925 | |
China Railway Construction Corp., Ltd. Class H | | | 487,734 | | | | 412,468 | |
China Railway Group, Ltd. Class H | | | 889,166 | | | | 413,803 | |
CSR Corp., Ltd. Class H | | | 601,907 | | | | 505,918 | |
Jiangsu Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 255,153 | | | | 290,775 | |
Shanghai Electric Group Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 957,011 | | | | 339,276 | |
Weichai Power Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 104,821 | | | | 396,607 | |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 443,751 | | | | 308,913 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 4,013,594 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Oil & Gas—12.8%
| | | | | | | | |
China Gas Holdings, Ltd. | | | 129,679 | | | $ | 202,617 | |
China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Class H | | | 457,386 | | | | 460,508 | |
China Oilfield Services, Ltd. Class H | | | 214,879 | | | | 504,160 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 1,167,285 | |
Technology—2.1%
| | | | | | | | |
China Communications Services Corp., Ltd. Class H | | | 418,223 | | | | 193,555 | |
Telecommunications—8.4%
| | | | | | | | |
China Telecom Corp., Ltd. Class H | | | 874,027 | | | | 404,504 | |
China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd. | | | 277,900 | | | | 365,420 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 769,924 | |
Utilities—12.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 1,030,169 | | | | 375,836 | |
ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd. | | | 47,869 | | | | 333,544 | |
Huaneng Power International, Inc. Class H | | | 429,873 | | | | 411,195 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 1,120,575 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.7%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $11,116,312) | | | | | | | 9,121,420 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.3% | | | | | | | 24,957 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 9,146,377 | |
 | |  |
* | | Non-income producing security |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil—20.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA | | | 6,054 | | | $ | 60,875 | |
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao SA | | | 8,500 | | | | 43,319 | |
Cia Paranaense de Energia Preference Shares | | | 5,000 | | | | 66,032 | |
Companhia Energetica de Minas Gerais Preference Shares | | | 9,615 | | | | 65,364 | |
EcoRodovias Infraestrutura e Logistica SA | | | 9,850 | | | | 59,104 | |
Grendene SA | | | 9,000 | | | | 62,420 | |
Light SA | | | 7,312 | | | | 60,401 | |
Santos Brasil Participacoes SA | | | 7,900 | | | | 58,887 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA Preference Shares | | | 2,818 | | | | 59,894 | |
Vale SA Preference Shares | | | 4,486 | | | | 56,262 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 592,558 | |
China—19.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Anhui Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 109,520 | | | | 56,334 | |
Bosideng International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 325,734 | | | | 49,131 | |
China Coal Energy Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 105,000 | | | | 59,153 | |
China Lilang, Ltd. | | | 72,000 | | | | 51,421 | |
China Shanshui Cement Group, Ltd. | | | 128,209 | | | | 54,047 | |
Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 43,200 | | | | 62,263 | |
Shenzhen Investment, Ltd. | | | 172,500 | | | | 55,817 | |
Tianneng Power International, Ltd. | | | 143,786 | | | | 48,565 | |
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 77,947 | | | | 58,985 | |
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 227,288 | | | | 48,346 | |
Total China | | | | | | | 544,062 | |
Czech Republic—4.0%
| | | | | | | | |
CEZ AS | | | 2,218 | | | | 63,631 | |
Telefonica Czech Republic AS | | | 3,300 | | | | 49,574 | |
Total Czech Republic | | | | | | | 113,205 | |
Egypt—2.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Telecom Egypt Co. | | | 23,573 | | | | 57,043 | |
Indonesia—4.1%
| | | | | | | | |
PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk | | | 256,500 | | | | 60,625 | |
PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam Persero Tbk | | | 67,900 | | | | 55,736 | |
Total Indonesia | | | | | | | 116,361 | |
Malaysia—4.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Berjaya Sports Toto Bhd | | | 46,900 | | | | 57,018 | |
Parkson Holdings Bhd | | | 64,900 | | | | 59,623 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 116,641 | |
Pakistan—8.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Fauji Fertilizer Co., Ltd. | | | 54,400 | | | | 61,340 | |
National Bank of Pakistan | | | 107,400 | | | | 59,065 | |
Pakistan Oilfields, Ltd. | | | 9,600 | | | | 53,145 | |
The Hub Power Co., Ltd. | | | 101,500 | | | | 54,901 | |
Total Pakistan | | | | | | | 228,451 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Poland—3.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 395 | | | $ | 56,150 | |
Synthos SA | | | 33,600 | | | | 54,269 | |
Total Poland | | | | | | | 110,419 | |
Russia—2.0%
| | | | | | | | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC ADR | | | 3,376 | | | | 56,143 | |
South Africa—11.7%
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Property Fund | | | 57,568 | | | | 57,361 | |
Emira Property Fund | | | 43,579 | | | | 58,089 | |
Lewis Group, Ltd. | | | 9,598 | | | | 52,927 | |
Reunert, Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 55,192 | |
SA Corporate Real Estate Fund | | | 141,811 | | | | 53,931 | |
Vodacom Group, Ltd. | | | 4,622 | | | | 57,123 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 334,623 | |
Thailand—3.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Banpu PCL NVDR | | | 63,800 | | | | 55,068 | |
TTW PCL NVDR | | | 184,000 | | | | 55,018 | |
Total Thailand | | | | | | | 110,086 | |
Turkey—15.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii AS* | | | 15,330 | | | | 48,874 | |
Aygaz AS | | | 14,178 | | | | 55,739 | |
Ford Otomotiv Sanayi AS | | | 5,808 | | | | 59,324 | |
Tekfen Holding AS | | | 26,800 | | | | 61,137 | |
Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS | | | 9,886 | | | | 56,149 | |
Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri AS | | | 2,637 | | | | 55,841 | |
Turk Telekomunikasyon AS | | | 20,841 | | | | 57,967 | |
Turk Traktor ve Ziraat Makineleri AS | | | 1,929 | | | | 49,596 | |
Total Turkey | | | | | | | 444,627 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.1%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $2,911,179) | | | | | | | 2,824,219 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.9% | | | | | | | 26,015 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 2,850,234 | |
 | |  |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Industry | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Basic Materials | | $ | 554,176 | | | | 19.4 | % |
Consumer Goods | | | 327,010 | | | | 11.5 | |
Consumer Services | | | 230,193 | | | | 8.1 | |
Financials | | | 568,007 | | | | 19.9 | |
Industrials | | | 333,160 | | | | 11.7 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 108,986 | | | | 3.8 | |
Telecommunications | | | 281,601 | | | | 9.9 | |
Utilities | | | 421,086 | | | | 14.8 | |
Total Investments | | | 2,824,219 | | | | 99.1 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 26,015 | | | | 0.9 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 2,850,234 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 43
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil—14.4%
| | | | | | | | |
AMBEV SA ADR | | | 12,608,469 | | | $ | 93,428,755 | |
BRF SA ADR | | | 2,648,879 | | | | 52,924,603 | |
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar Preference Shares ADR | | | 722,418 | | | | 31,613,012 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 177,966,370 | |
Chile—7.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Cencosud SA | | | 7,114,202 | | | | 23,446,614 | |
Latam Airlines Group SA ADR | | | 1,862,143 | | | | 28,025,252 | |
S.A.C.I. Falabella | | | 4,632,729 | | | | 40,593,790 | |
Total Chile | | | | | | | 92,065,656 | |
China—16.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Belle International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 25,812,862 | | | | 25,722,848 | |
China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd. | | | 6,924,948 | | | | 34,682,544 | |
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ADR* | | | 616,852 | | | | 31,101,678 | |
Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 17,437,604 | | | | 24,682,694 | |
Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. | | | 3,411,537 | | | | 35,337,789 | |
Want Want China Holdings, Ltd. | | | 31,481,968 | | | | 46,997,401 | |
Total China | | | | | | | 198,524,954 | |
Colombia—1.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Grupo Nutresa SA | | | 1,665,288 | | | | 23,079,179 | |
India—6.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. | | | 3,389,948 | | | | 34,372,021 | |
ITC, Ltd. | | | 8,338,942 | | | | 49,267,792 | |
Total India | | | | | | | 83,639,813 | |
Indonesia—4.3%
| | | | | | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 80,824,331 | | | | 52,471,782 | |
Malaysia—6.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Genting Bhd | | | 10,565,520 | | | | 32,354,984 | |
Genting Malaysia Bhd | | | 15,912,080 | | | | 20,465,698 | |
IOI Corp. Bhd | | | 16,845,720 | | | | 24,761,738 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 77,582,420 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Mexico—16.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Series UBD | | | 7,322,591 | | | $ | 68,244,107 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV Series A | | | 12,319,399 | | | | 33,270,284 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB Series CPO | | | 8,355,560 | | | | 55,753,893 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Series V | | | 20,959,531 | | | | 49,761,569 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 207,029,853 | |
Russia—4.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Magnit OJSC GDR | | | 1,114,700 | | | | 61,085,560 | |
South Africa—18.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Naspers, Ltd. N Shares | | | 997,703 | | | | 110,161,953 | |
Shoprite Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,849,464 | | | | 27,993,674 | |
Steinhoff International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 8,550,525 | | | | 41,460,441 | |
Tiger Brands, Ltd. | | | 1,103,684 | | | | 28,570,346 | |
Truworths International, Ltd. | | | 2,409,050 | | | | 17,693,562 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 225,879,976 | |
Thailand—2.5%
| | | | | | | | |
CP ALL PCL | | | 23,409,700 | | | | 31,390,935 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.8%
| | | | |
(Cost: $1,210,035,133) | | | | | | | 1,230,716,498 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.2% | | | | | | | 2,966,073 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 1,233,682,571 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
GDR | | Global Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Industry | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Consumer Goods | | $ | 669,274,325 | | | | 54.3 | % |
Consumer Services | | | 561,442,173 | | | | 45.5 | |
Total Investments | | | 1,230,716,498 | | | | 99.8 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 2,966,073 | | | | 0.2 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,233,682,571 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil—9.3%
| | | | | | | | |
AMBEV SA ADR | | | 6,180 | | | $ | 45,794 | |
Banco Bradesco SA Preference Shares ADR | | | 3,107 | | | | 42,473 | |
BRF SA ADR | | | 1,855 | | | | 37,063 | |
Cia Energética de Minas Gerais ADR | | | 5,860 | | | | 39,848 | |
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar Preference Shares ADR | | | 724 | | | | 31,682 | |
Embraer SA ADR | | | 1,688 | | | | 59,907 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA Preference Shares ADR | | | 3,205 | | | | 47,626 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR | | | 3,122 | | | | 41,054 | |
Vale SA ADR | | | 2,498 | | | | 34,547 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 379,994 | |
Chile—5.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Cencosud SA | | | 10,502 | | | | 34,612 | |
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA ADR | | | 1,046 | | | | 45,167 | |
Enersis SA ADR | | | 2,944 | | | | 45,720 | |
Latam Airlines Group SA ADR | | | 2,600 | | | | 39,130 | |
S.A.C.I. Falabella | | | 4,782 | | | | 41,902 | |
Total Chile | | | | | | | 206,531 | |
China—17.2%
| | | | | | | | |
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,304 | | | | 27,453 | |
Baidu, Inc. ADR* | | | 117 | | | | 17,829 | |
Bank of China, Ltd. Class H | | | 47,812 | | | | 21,203 | |
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 20,000 | | | | 13,949 | |
China Construction Bank Corp. Class H | | | 26,980 | | | | 18,886 | |
China Everbright International, Ltd. | | | 19,142 | | | | 26,207 | |
China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Class H ADR | | | 460 | | | | 19,477 | |
China Merchants Holdings International Co., Ltd. | | | 6,335 | | | | 21,764 | |
China Mobile, Ltd. ADR | | | 378 | | | | 17,233 | |
China Overseas Land & Investment, Ltd. | | | 7,706 | | | | 19,968 | |
China Pacific Insurance Group Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 6,290 | | | | 22,461 | |
China Resources Enterprise, Ltd. | | | 6,252 | | | | 17,651 | |
China Resources Land, Ltd. | | | 8,604 | | | | 18,878 | |
China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd. ADR | | | 1,148 | | | | 15,108 | |
CNOOC, Ltd. | | | 8,140 | | | | 12,236 | |
Cosco Pacific, Ltd. | | | 14,068 | | | | 17,954 | |
Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 25,445 | | | | 10,628 | |
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ADR* | | | 336 | | | | 16,941 | |
Digital China Holdings, Ltd. | | | 10,934 | | | | 11,023 | |
Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 15,862 | | | | 22,452 | |
GCL-Poly Energy Holdings, Ltd.* | | | 98,174 | | | | 35,437 | |
Haier Electronics Group Co., Ltd. | | | 9,535 | | | | 25,813 | |
Hanergy Solar Group, Ltd.* | | | 143,271 | | | | 22,533 | |
Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. | | | 1,552 | | | | 16,076 | |
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. Class H | | | 31,078 | | | | 19,111 | |
Lenovo Group, Ltd. | | | 22,030 | | | | 24,339 | |
Mindray Medical International, Ltd. ADR | | | 566 | | | | 18,316 | |
NetEase, Inc. ADR | | | 348 | | | | 23,420 | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Ltd. ADR | | | 743 | | | | 21,807 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
PICC Property & Casualty Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 17,327 | | | $ | 23,722 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd. Class H | | | 2,620 | | | | 21,718 | |
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp.* | | | 241,820 | | | | 18,081 | |
Sinopharm Group Co. Class H | | | 6,192 | | | | 16,963 | |
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. | | | 335 | | | | 23,299 | |
ZTE Corp. Class H* | | | 12,210 | | | | 23,705 | |
Total China | | | | | | | 703,641 | |
Colombia—1.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA | | | 2,720 | | | | 50,437 | |
Czech Republic—1.3%
| | | | | | | | |
CEZ AS | | | 1,882 | | | | 53,991 | |
Hungary—1.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 3,160 | | | | 55,109 | |
India—15.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd. | | | 1,295 | | | | 55,595 | |
Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. | | | 5,092 | | | | 51,630 | |
Infosys, Ltd. ADR | | | 896 | | | | 48,545 | |
ITC, Ltd. | | | 7,432 | | | | 43,909 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. | | | 2,434 | | | | 39,968 | |
NTPC, Ltd. | | | 21,156 | | | | 42,473 | |
Reliance Industries, Ltd. | | | 2,424 | | | | 37,777 | |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. | | | 5,672 | | | | 54,586 | |
Tata Consultancy Services, Ltd. | | | 1,444 | | | | 51,577 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. ADR | | | 1,804 | | | | 63,880 | |
Titan Co., Ltd. | | | 8,468 | | | | 37,248 | |
Wipro, Ltd. | | | 6,638 | | | | 60,375 | |
Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd. | | | 10,342 | | | | 46,989 | |
Total India | | | | | | | 634,552 | |
Indonesia—3.4%
| | | | | | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 74,786 | | | | 48,552 | |
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk ADR | | | 1,252 | | | | 49,291 | |
PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk | | | 16,659 | | | | 42,894 | |
Total Indonesia | | | | | | | 140,737 | |
Malaysia—5.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Genting Bhd | | | 17,000 | | | | 52,059 | |
Genting Malaysia Bhd | | | 45,600 | | | | 58,650 | |
Sime Darby Bhd | | | 16,800 | | | | 47,897 | |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 17,600 | | | | 64,461 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 223,067 | |
Mexico—9.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Alfa, SAB de CV Class A | | | 16,239 | | | | 41,093 | |
America Movil SAB de CV Series L ADR | | | 1,616 | | | | 32,126 | |
Cemex SAB de CV Series CPO* | | | 39,720 | | | | 50,226 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR | | | 518 | | | | 48,298 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV Class B | | | 3,985 | | | | 48,903 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV Series A | | | 12,728 | | | | 34,374 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB ADR | | | 2,068 | | | | 68,844 | |
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV Class A | | | 11,962 | | | | 32,048 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Series V | | | 16,194 | | | | 38,447 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 394,359 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 45
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)† (concluded)
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF
March 31, 2014

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Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Philippines—3.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Ayala Land, Inc. | | | 78,400 | | | $ | 52,273 | |
Jollibee Foods Corp. | | | 12,110 | | | | 46,177 | |
SM Investments Corp. | | | 2,690 | | | | 42,289 | |
Total Philippines | | | | | | | 140,739 | |
Poland—1.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 388 | | | | 55,155 | |
Russia—6.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Gazprom OAO ADR | | | 5,448 | | | | 41,950 | |
Lukoil OAO ADR | | | 802 | | | | 44,559 | |
Magnit OJSC GDR | | | 861 | | | | 47,183 | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel OJSC ADR | | | 3,032 | | | | 50,422 | |
Sberbank of Russia ADR | | | 3,918 | | | | 38,083 | |
Uralkali OJSC GDR | | | 1,432 | | | | 33,981 | |
Total Russia | | | | | | | 256,178 | |
South Africa—15.4%
| | | | | | | | |
AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd. ADR | | | 1,876 | | | | 32,042 | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,798 | | | | 48,087 | |
Bidvest Group, Ltd. | | | 1,306 | | | | 34,570 | |
FirstRand, Ltd. | | | 12,456 | | | | 42,752 | |
Impala Platinum Holdings, Ltd. | | | 3,485 | | | | 39,761 | |
Imperial Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,482 | | | | 26,560 | |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 9,614 | | | | 35,200 | |
MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 1,744 | | | | 35,741 | |
Naspers, Ltd. N Shares | | | 395 | | | | 43,614 | |
Netcare, Ltd. | | | 15,250 | | | | 33,841 | |
Remgro, Ltd. | | | 1,832 | | | | 35,696 | |
Sanlam, Ltd. | | | 6,978 | | | | 38,174 | |
Sasol, Ltd. ADR | | | 772 | | | | 43,139 | |
Shoprite Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,706 | | | | 25,822 | |
Steinhoff International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 11,642 | | | | 56,451 | |
Tiger Brands, Ltd. | | | 1,022 | | | | 26,456 | |
Woolworths Holdings, Ltd. | | | 4,468 | | | | 31,172 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 629,078 | |
Thailand—1.7%
| | | | | | | | |
Advanced Info Service PCL NVDR | | | 5,000 | | | | 34,834 | |
BEC World PCL NVDR | | | 21,000 | | | | 35,280 | |
Total Thailand | | | | | | | 70,114 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Turkey—2.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Arcelik AS | | | 8,462 | | | $ | 47,270 | |
Haci Omer Sabanci Holding AS | | | 8,510 | | | | 33,019 | |
Total Turkey | | | | | | | 80,289 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $4,056,459) | | | | | | | 4,073,971 | |
PREFERRED STOCK—0.1%
| | | | | | | | |
India—0.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd.
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $3,501) | | | 217,182 | | | | 2,582 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.7%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $4,059,960) | | | | | | | 4,076,553 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.3% | | | | | | | 11,375 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 4,087,928 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
GDR | | Global Depositary Receipts |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Sector | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 834,212 | | | | 20.4 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 573,940 | | | | 14.0 | |
Energy | | | 220,715 | | | | 5.4 | |
Financials | | | 631,739 | | | | 15.5 | |
Health Care | | | 317,697 | | | | 7.8 | |
Industrials | | | 393,663 | | | | 9.6 | |
Information Technology | | | 387,616 | | | | 9.5 | |
Materials | | | 240,979 | | | | 5.9 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 184,332 | | | | 4.5 | |
Utilities | | | 291,660 | | | | 7.1 | |
Total Investments | | | 4,076,553 | | | | 99.7 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 11,375 | | | | 0.3 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 4,087,928 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—100.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil—18.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Banco Bradesco SA Preference Shares | | | 4,100 | | | $ | 56,472 | |
BRF SA | | | 2,500 | | | | 50,332 | |
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo ADR | | | 2,358 | | | | 21,835 | |
Cia Energética de Minas Gerais ADR | | | 6,280 | | | | 42,704 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA Preference Shares ADR | | | 3,812 | | | | 56,646 | |
Lojas Renner SA | | | 1,000 | | | | 28,473 | |
Ultrapar Participacoes SA ADR | | | 2,122 | | | | 51,119 | |
Vale SA Preference Shares | | | 4,200 | | | | 52,674 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 360,255 | |
China—19.9%
| | | | | | | | |
Bank of China, Ltd. Class H | | | 124,826 | | | | 55,356 | |
China Construction Bank Corp. Class H | | | 65,110 | | | | 45,578 | |
China Mobile, Ltd. | | | 4,934 | | | | 45,161 | |
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. Class H | | | 53,684 | | | | 48,029 | |
China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 18,123 | | | | 52,334 | |
CNOOC, Ltd. | | | 30,731 | | | | 46,193 | |
Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. | | | 4,500 | | | | 46,612 | |
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. Class H | | | 81,902 | | | | 50,364 | |
Total China | | | | | | | 389,627 | |
Colombia—1.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Almacenes Exito SA | | | 1,900 | | | | 28,436 | |
Hungary—1.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 1,200 | | | | 20,928 | |
Indonesia—11.1%
| | | | | | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 67,311 | | | | 43,699 | |
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk* | | | 61,642 | | | | 51,956 | |
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk | | | 11,900 | | | | 24,486 | |
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk | | | 91,736 | | | | 41,386 | |
PT Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk | | | 25,466 | | | | 35,419 | |
PT United Tractors Tbk | | | 11,080 | | | | 20,239 | |
Total Indonesia | | | | | | | 217,185 | |
Malaysia—7.5%
| | | | | | | | |
CIMB Group Holdings Bhd | | | 21,700 | | | | 47,513 | |
Genting Malaysia Bhd | | | 25,200 | | | | 32,412 | |
IJM Corp. Bhd | | | 10,600 | | | | 19,931 | |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 12,800 | | | | 46,880 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 146,736 | |
Mexico—7.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Series L ADR | | | 3,500 | | | | 36,825 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Series UBD ADR | | | 5,500 | | | | 51,321 | |
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV | | | 900 | | | | 23,458 | |
Mexichem SAB de CV | | | 9,500 | | | | 33,490 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 145,094 | |
Peru—1.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura SAA ADR | | | 1,742 | | | | 21,897 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Philippines—1.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. | | | 15,060 | | | $ | 18,806 | |
Manila Electric Co. | | | 2,600 | | | | 16,466 | |
Total Philippines | | | | | | | 35,272 | |
Poland—2.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Powszechna Kasa Oszczednosci Bank Polski SA | | | 3,500 | | | | 49,209 | |
Russia—11.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Gazprom OAO ADR | | | 7,345 | | | | 56,557 | |
Sberbank of Russia ADR | | | 5,900 | | | | 57,348 | |
Tatneft OAO ADR | | | 1,450 | | | | 49,677 | |
Uralkali OJSC GDR | | | 2,200 | | | | 52,206 | |
Total Russia | | | | | | | 215,788 | |
South Africa—10.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Imperial Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,500 | | | | 26,883 | |
Mondi, Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 17,580 | |
Mr. Price Group, Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 29,932 | |
MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 2,830 | | | | 57,997 | |
Sasol, Ltd. | | | 868 | | | | 48,655 | |
Truworths International, Ltd. | | | 3,288 | | | | 24,149 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 205,196 | |
Thailand—4.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Airports of Thailand PCL NVDR | | | 3,700 | | | | 22,127 | |
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL NVDR | | | 20,730 | | | | 17,893 | |
Siam Cement PCL NVDR | | | 3,500 | | | | 45,099 | |
Total Thailand | | | | | | | 85,119 | |
Turkey—2.2%
| | | | | | | | |
BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS | | | 1,950 | | | | 43,937 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—100.4%
| | | | |
(Cost: $1,903,520) | | | | | | | 1,964,679 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(0.4)% | | | | | | | (8,163 | ) |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 1,956,516 | |
 | |  |
* | | Non-income producing security |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
GDR | | Global Depositary Receipts |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Industry | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Basic Materials | | $ | 253,640 | | | | 12.9 | % |
Consumer Goods | | | 246,682 | | | | 12.6 | |
Consumer Services | | | 187,339 | | | | 9.6 | |
Financials | | | 470,442 | | | | 24.0 | |
Health Care | | | 20,928 | | | | 1.1 | |
Industrials | | | 212,989 | | | | 10.9 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 249,111 | | | | 12.7 | |
Telecommunications | | | 103,158 | | | | 5.3 | |
Utilities | | | 220,390 | | | | 11.3 | |
Total Investments | | | 1,964,679 | | | | 100.4 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | | | (8,163 | ) | | | (0.4 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,956,516 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 47
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF
March 31, 2014

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Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil—8.6%
| | | | | | | | |
AMBEV SA ADR | | | 149,812 | | | $ | 1,110,107 | |
BRF SA ADR | | | 28,920 | | | | 577,821 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA ADR | | | 15,139 | | | | 321,552 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 2,009,480 | |
Chile—4.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Cencosud SA ADR | | | 18,900 | | | | 185,031 | |
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA ADR | | | 8,343 | | | | 360,251 | |
Enersis SA ADR | | | 25,339 | | | | 393,515 | |
Total Chile | | | | | | | 938,797 | |
China—17.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Belle International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 312,136 | | | | 311,048 | |
China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd. | | | 64,202 | | | | 321,546 | |
China Mobile, Ltd. | | | 122,394 | | | | 1,120,268 | |
China Telecom Corp., Ltd. Class H | | | 528,514 | | | | 244,599 | |
China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd. | | | 238,574 | | | | 313,709 | |
Ctrip.com International, Ltd. ADR* | | | 9,449 | | | | 476,418 | |
Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 71,884 | | | | 360,483 | |
Hengan International Group Co., Ltd. | | | 32,545 | | | | 337,111 | |
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding Corp. | | | 51,936 | | | | 148,971 | |
Want Want China Holdings, Ltd. | | | 292,464 | | | | 436,601 | |
Total China | | | | | | | 4,070,754 | |
India—9.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. | | | 62,628 | | | | 333,209 | |
Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. | | | 29,252 | | | | 296,598 | |
ITC, Ltd. | | | 80,636 | | | | 476,410 | |
NTPC, Ltd. | | | 115,493 | | | | 231,866 | |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. | | | 48,854 | | | | 470,155 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. ADR | | | 12,448 | | | | 440,784 | |
Total India | | | | | | | 2,249,022 | |
Indonesia—7.9%
| | | | | | | | |
PT Astra International Tbk | | | 1,497,509 | | | | 972,195 | |
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Persero Tbk | | | 824,641 | | | | 372,032 | |
PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk ADR | | | 12,773 | | | | 502,873 | |
Total Indonesia | | | | | | | 1,847,100 | |
Malaysia—7.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Axiata Group Bhd | | | 194,700 | | | | 397,688 | |
Genting Bhd | | | 160,300 | | | | 490,890 | |
IOI Corp. Bhd | | | 113,400 | | | | 166,688 | |
Tenaga Nasional Bhd | | | 171,200 | | | | 627,025 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 1,682,291 | |
Mexico—16.1%
| | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de CV Series L ADR | | | 54,688 | | | | 1,087,197 | |
Arca Continental, SAB de CV | | | 32,131 | | | | 191,795 | |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR | | | 1,177 | | | | 124,197 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV ADR | | | 7,623 | | | | 710,768 | |
Grupo Televisa SAB ADR | | | 29,451 | | | | 980,424 | |
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV Class A | | | 43,425 | | | | 115,977 | |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV Series V | | | 233,644 | | | | 556,860 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 3,767,218 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Philippines—1.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. ADR | | | 5,023 | | | $ | 306,503 | |
Russia—4.7%
| | | | | | |
| |
Magnit OJSC GDR | | | 11,477 | | | | 628,940 | |
Mobile TeleSystems ADR | | | 26,720 | | | | 467,333 | |
Total Russia | | | | | | | 1,096,273 | |
South Africa—18.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Ltd. | | | 23,220 | | | | 621,016 | |
MTN Group, Ltd. | | | 58,641 | | | | 1,201,767 | |
Naspers, Ltd. N Shares | | | 9,283 | | | | 1,024,988 | |
Shoprite Holdings, Ltd. | | | 14,885 | | | | 225,301 | |
Steinhoff International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 129,274 | | | | 626,834 | |
Tiger Brands, Ltd. | | | 10,500 | | | | 271,807 | |
Woolworths Holdings, Ltd. | | | 44,750 | | | | 312,206 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 4,283,919 | |
Thailand—3.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Advanced Info Service PCL NVDR | | | 80,500 | | | | 560,820 | |
CP All PCL NVDR | | | 114,500 | | | | 153,537 | |
Total Thailand | | | | | | | 714,357 | |
Turkey—1.4%
| | | | | | | | |
BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS | | | 8,545 | | | | 192,534 | |
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS* | | | 27,060 | | | | 151,163 | |
Total Turkey | | | | | | | 343,697 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.5%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $21,697,525) | | | | | | | 23,309,411 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.5% | | | | | | | 119,463 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 23,428,874 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
GDR | | Global Depositary Receipts |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Sector | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 5,996,270 | | | | 25.6 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 7,228,600 | | | | 30.8 | |
Health Care | | | 1,091,171 | | | | 4.7 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 7,008,681 | | | | 29.9 | |
Utilities | | | 1,984,689 | | | | 8.5 | |
Total Investments | | | 23,309,411 | | | | 99.5 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 119,463 | | | | 0.5 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 23,428,874 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares India Consumer ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Goods—80.0%
| | | | | | | | |
Apollo Tyres, Ltd. | | | 56,202 | | | $ | 150,192 | |
Arvind, Ltd. | | | 33,000 | | | | 96,117 | |
Bajaj Auto, Ltd. | | | 7,116 | | | | 248,263 | |
Bata India, Ltd. | | | 6,613 | | | | 126,308 | |
Bosch, Ltd. | | | 1,466 | | | | 267,373 | |
Dabur India, Ltd. | | | 77,912 | | | | 234,366 | |
Emami, Ltd. | | | 11,099 | | | | 80,897 | |
Exide Industries, Ltd. | | | 97,831 | | | | 198,455 | |
Godrej Consumer Products, Ltd. | | | 19,631 | | | | 282,471 | |
Hero MotoCorp, Ltd. | | | 6,570 | | | | 250,248 | |
Hindustan Unilever, Ltd. | | | 21,169 | | | | 214,641 | |
Marico, Ltd. | | | 61,383 | | | | 214,965 | |
Motherson Sumi Systems, Ltd. | | | 63,888 | | | | 273,374 | |
MRF, Ltd. | | | 643 | | | | 234,588 | |
Nestle India, Ltd. | | | 2,564 | | | | 215,894 | |
Radico Khaitan, Ltd. | | | 19,796 | | | | 48,278 | |
Raymond, Ltd. | | | 7,699 | | | | 39,009 | |
Shree Renuka Sugars, Ltd. | | | 93,609 | | | | 33,778 | |
Tata Global Beverages, Ltd. | | | 78,349 | | | | 196,848 | |
TVS Motor Co., Ltd. | | | 46,718 | | | | 75,957 | |
United Breweries, Ltd. | | | 16,576 | | | | 228,702 | |
United Spirits, Ltd. | | | 5,578 | | | | 247,268 | |
Total Consumer Goods | | | | | | | 3,957,992 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Consumer Services—5.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Cox & Kings, Ltd. | | | 11,353 | | | $ | 30,425 | |
Dish TV India, Ltd.* | | | 79,589 | | | | 69,431 | |
Sun TV Network, Ltd. | | | 20,783 | | | | 139,806 | |
TV18 Broadcast, Ltd.* | | | 107,840 | | | | 45,774 | |
Total Consumer Services | | | | | | | 285,436 | |
Industrials—13.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Bharat Forge, Ltd. | | | 25,984 | | | | 183,516 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. | | | 14,950 | | | | 245,493 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. | | | 36,669 | | | | 244,767 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 673,776 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $4,032,123) | | | | | | | 4,917,204 | |
PREFERRED STOCK—0.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Services—0.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Ltd.
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $18,748) | | | 1,162,938 | | | | 13,825 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.7%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $4,050,871) | | | | | | | 4,931,029 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.3% | | | | | | | 13,670 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 4,944,699 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 49
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.5%
| | | | | | | | |
Basic Materials—11.2%
| | | | | | | | |
NMDC, Ltd. | | | 363,389 | | | $ | 847,284 | |
Tata Steel, Ltd. | | | 171,125 | | | | 1,128,799 | |
Total Basic Materials | | | | | | | 1,976,083 | |
Consumer Goods—3.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Aditya Birla Nuvo, Ltd. | | | 32,134 | | | | 587,180 | |
Consumer Services—1.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Dish TV India, Ltd.* | | | 223,863 | | | | 195,291 | |
Financials—2.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Housing Development & Infrastructure, Ltd.* | | | 138,457 | | | | 133,536 | |
Indiabulls Real Estate, Ltd. | | | 118,621 | | | | 108,248 | |
Unitech, Ltd.* | | | 714,296 | | | | 167,444 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 409,228 | |
Industrials—45.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Ltd. | | | 281,975 | | | | 885,030 | |
Ambuja Cements, Ltd. | | | 234,268 | | | | 793,152 | |
Bharat Heavy Electricals, Ltd. | | | 395,004 | | | | 1,296,673 | |
Century Textiles & Industries, Ltd. | | | 34,166 | | | | 207,836 | |
Crompton Greaves, Ltd. | | | 243,823 | | | | 654,849 | |
Havells India, Ltd. | | | 25,477 | | | | 398,392 | |
IRB Infrastructure Developers, Ltd. | | | 73,667 | | | | 127,419 | |
Jaiprakash Associates, Ltd. | | | 802,821 | | | | 721,863 | |
Larsen & Toubro, Ltd. | | | 52,541 | | | | 1,118,957 | |
Punj Lloyd, Ltd.* | | | 108,050 | | | | 51,200 | |
Siemens, Ltd. | | | 59,136 | | | | 764,765 | |
Sintex Industries, Ltd. | | | 126,650 | | | | 92,248 | |
Tata Motors, Ltd. | | | 128,909 | | | | 860,473 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 7,972,857 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Oil & Gas—4.9%
| | | | | | | | |
GAIL India, Ltd. | | | 135,209 | | | $ | 851,360 | |
Telecommunications—10.6%
| | | | | | |
| |
Bharti Airtel, Ltd. | | | 119,319 | | | | 634,829 | |
Idea Cellular, Ltd. | | | 223,830 | | | | 515,140 | |
Reliance Communications, Ltd. | | | 332,968 | | | | 718,650 | |
Total Telecommunications | | | | | | | 1,868,619 | |
Utilities—20.7%
| | | | | | | | |
NHPC, Ltd. | | | 1,038,274 | | | | 332,053 | |
NTPC, Ltd. | | | 290,864 | | | | 583,944 | |
Power Grid Corp. of India, Ltd. | | | 425,198 | | | | 747,554 | |
Reliance Infrastructure, Ltd. | | | 87,026 | | | | 631,903 | |
Reliance Power, Ltd.* | | | 458,281 | | | | 542,133 | |
Tata Power Co., Ltd. | | | 565,200 | | | | 805,840 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 3,643,427 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $14,731,828) | | | | | | | 17,504,045 | |
RIGHTS—0.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities—0.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Tata Power Co. Ltd., expiring 4/15/14*
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $0) | | | 75,628 | | | | 31,848 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.7%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $14,731,828) | | | | | | | 17,535,893 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.3% | | | | | | | 50,572 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 17,586,465 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
50 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares India Small Cap ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.8% | | | | | | | | |
Basic Materials—0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Nagarjuna Fertilizers & Chemicals, Ltd.*#§ | | | 582,385 | | | $ | 9,752 | |
Consumer Goods—22.4% | | | | | | | | |
Apollo Tyres, Ltd. | | | 166,507 | | | | 444,967 | |
Arvind, Ltd. | | | 78,690 | | | | 229,195 | |
Bata India, Ltd. | | | 16,500 | | | | 315,150 | |
Ceat, Ltd. | | | 6,200 | | | | 45,860 | |
Cummins India, Ltd. | | | 76,324 | | | | 762,697 | |
Delta Corp., Ltd. | | | 81,090 | | | | 134,556 | |
Exide Industries, Ltd. | | | 259,608 | | | | 526,627 | |
MRF, Ltd. | | | 1,642 | | | | 599,056 | |
Shree Renuka Sugars, Ltd. | | | 267,040 | | | | 96,358 | |
Tata Global Beverages, Ltd. | | | 224,302 | | | | 563,548 | |
Total Consumer Goods | | | | | | | 3,718,014 | |
Consumer Services—1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Dish TV India, Ltd.* | | | 164,811 | | | | 143,776 | |
Jet Airways India, Ltd.* | | | 27,202 | | | | 113,071 | |
Total Consumer Services | | | | | | | 256,847 | |
Financials—35.3% | | | | | | | | |
Allahabad Bank | | | 119,522 | | | | 181,917 | |
Andhra Bank | | | 114,028 | | | | 122,099 | |
Bank of India | | | 110,313 | | | | 422,061 | |
Canara Bank | | | 77,250 | | | | 341,932 | |
Dena Bank, Ltd. | | | 88,864 | | | | 90,021 | |
Federal Bank, Ltd. | | | 459,277 | | | | 736,335 | |
Housing Development & Infrastructure, Ltd.* | | | 155,026 | | | | 149,516 | |
IFCI, Ltd. | | | 318,171 | | | | 141,445 | |
Indiabulls Real Estate, Ltd. | | | 116,430 | | | | 106,249 | |
Karnataka Bank, Ltd. | | | 108,816 | | | | 213,633 | |
L&T Finance Holdings, Ltd. | | | 186,255 | | | | 229,378 | |
LIC Housing Finance, Ltd. | | | 163,991 | | | | 648,440 | |
Oriental Bank of Commerce | | | 61,840 | | | | 230,803 | |
Reliance Capital, Ltd. | | | 64,050 | | | | 370,964 | |
SKS Microfinance, Ltd.* | | | 45,491 | | | | 155,388 | |
Syndicate Bank | | | 96,805 | | | | 155,770 | |
UCO Bank | | | 123,142 | | | | 150,416 | |
Union Bank of India | | | 136,016 | | | | 312,924 | |
Unitech, Ltd.* | | | 645,479 | | | | 151,312 | |
Yes Bank, Ltd. | | | 135,237 | | | | 937,358 | |
Total Financials | | | | | | | 5,847,961 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Health Care—2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Biocon, Ltd. | | | 49,318 | | | $ | 350,464 | |
Wockhardt, Ltd. | | | 14,500 | | | | 111,125 | |
Total Health Care | | | | | | | 461,589 | |
Industrials—18.9% | | | | | | | | |
Ashok Leyland, Ltd. | | | 782,970 | | | | 310,054 | |
Bharat Forge, Ltd. | | | 67,626 | | | | 477,620 | |
Century Textiles & Industries, Ltd. | | | 32,244 | | | | 196,145 | |
Crompton Greaves, Ltd. | | | 189,941 | | | | 510,135 | |
Escorts, Ltd. | | | 42,100 | | | | 81,243 | |
Havells India, Ltd. | | | 25,000 | | | | 390,933 | |
IRB Infrastructure Developers, Ltd. | | | 75,758 | | | | 131,036 | |
Jaiprakash Associates, Ltd. | | | 636,478 | | | | 572,295 | |
Sintex Industries, Ltd. | | | 110,740 | | | | 80,660 | |
Voltas, Ltd. | | | 144,159 | | | | 388,383 | |
Total Industrials | | | | | | | 3,138,504 | |
Oil & Gas—3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Aban Offshore, Ltd. | | | 12,921 | | | | 115,066 | |
Hindustan Petroleum Corp., Ltd. | | | 85,927 | | | | 445,731 | |
Total Oil & Gas | | | | | | | 560,797 | |
Technology—4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Hexaware Technologies, Ltd. | | | 77,005 | | | | 194,052 | |
Mindtree, Ltd. | | | 23,051 | | | | 509,922 | |
Tata Elxsi, Ltd. | | | 9,450 | | | | 86,228 | |
Total Technology | | | | | | | 790,202 | |
Telecommunications—1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Tata Communications, Ltd. | | | 38,500 | | | | 197,971 | |
Utilities—9.4% | | | | | | | | |
Adani Power, Ltd.* | | | 385,384 | | | | 313,611 | |
BF Utilities, Ltd.* | | | 7,000 | | | | 78,020 | |
GMR Infrastructure, Ltd. | | | 513,742 | | | | 187,957 | |
Petronet LNG, Ltd. | | | 202,686 | | | | 464,950 | |
Reliance Infrastructure, Ltd. | | | 69,573 | | | | 505,175 | |
Total Utilities | | | | | | | 1,549,713 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $16,529,200) | | | | | | | 16,531,350 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.2% | | | | | | | 28,778 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 16,560,128 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security |
# | | Fair valued security. |
§ | | Illiquid. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 51
Schedule of Investments (Consolidated)†
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
COMMON STOCKS—99.7% | | | | | | | | |
Brazil—15.9% | | | | | | | | |
AES Tiete SA Preference Shares | | | 294,343 | | | $ | 2,353,179 | |
Brasil Insurance Participacoes e Administracao SA | | | 333,408 | | | | 1,699,177 | |
Light SA | | | 159,565 | | | | 1,318,100 | |
Santos Brasil Participacoes SA | | | 271,849 | | | | 2,026,368 | |
Telefonica Brasil SA ADR | | | 82,307 | | | | 1,748,201 | |
Total Brazil | | | | | | | 9,145,025 | |
Chile—6.5% | | | | | | | | |
Entel Chile SA | | | 144,947 | | | | 1,767,820 | |
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA | | | 1,209,577 | | | | 1,954,686 | |
Total Chile | | | | | | | 3,722,506 | |
China—2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Zhejiang Expressway Co., Ltd. Class H | | | 1,824,500 | | | | 1,662,902 | |
Colombia—4.4% | | | | | | | | |
Ecopetrol SA ADR | | | 61,633 | | | | 2,514,010 | |
Czech Republic—10.2% | | | | | | | | |
CEZ AS | | | 81,866 | | | | 2,348,600 | |
Komercni Banka AS | | | 6,996 | | | | 1,673,117 | |
Telefonica Czech Republic AS | | | 120,420 | | | | 1,809,003 | |
Total Czech Republic | | | | | | | 5,830,720 | |
Hong Kong—8.4% | | | | | | | | |
Bosideng International Holdings, Ltd. | | | 13,684,037 | | | | 2,063,971 | |
China South City Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,261,919 | | | | 575,888 | |
Tianneng Power International, Ltd. | | | 6,382,626 | | | | 2,155,778 | |
Total Hong Kong | | | | | | | 4,795,637 | |
India—5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Coal India, Ltd. | | | 609,073 | | | | 2,944,783 | |
Indonesia—4.6% | | | | | | | | |
PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk | | | 1,241,812 | | | | 2,661,807 | |
Malaysia—7.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alliance Financial Group Bhd | | | 730,300 | | | | 986,257 | |
Malayan Banking Bhd | | | 499,900 | | | | 1,481,865 | |
Maxis Bhd | | | 800,100 | | | | 1,705,312 | |
Total Malaysia | | | | | | | 4,173,434 | |
Philippines—3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. | | | 32,020 | | | | 1,949,261 | |
Poland—4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 19,011 | | | | 2,702,464 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Shares | | Value |
Russia—7.0% | | | | | | | | |
Lukoil OAO ADR | | | 25,783 | | | $ | 1,432,504 | |
Mobile TeleSystems OJSC ADR | | | 148,833 | | | | 2,603,089 | |
Total Russia | | | | | | | 4,035,593 | |
South Africa—7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Lewis Group, Ltd. | | | 435,141 | | | | 2,399,545 | |
Vodacom Group, Ltd. | | | 157,876 | | | | 1,951,178 | |
Total South Africa | | | | | | | 4,350,723 | |
Thailand—11.7% | | | | | | | | |
BTS Group Holdings PCL NVDR | | | 7,300,200 | | | | 1,890,311 | |
Delta Electronics Thailand PCL NVDR | | | 757,100 | | | | 1,376,970 | |
The Bangchak Petroleum PCL NVDR | | | 2,455,000 | | | | 2,364,943 | |
Total Access Communication PCL NVDR | | | 297,400 | | | | 1,068,036 | |
Total Thailand | | | | | | | 6,700,260 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $57,393,969) | | | | | | | 57,189,125 | |
WARRANTS—0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Thailand—0.2% | | | | | | | | |
BTS Group Holdings PCL NVDR, expiring 11/01/18* | | | | |
(Cost: $0) | | | 3,219,500 | | | | 87,335 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—99.9% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $57,393,969) | | | | | | | 57,276,460 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—0.1% | | | | | | | 58,686 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 57,335,146 | |
 | |  |
† | | The Consolidated Schedule of Investments includes the accounts of the wholly owned subsidiary. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
* | | Non-income producing security |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipts |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depositary Receipts |
 | |  | |  |
Summary by Industry | | Value | | % of Net Assets |
Basic Materials | | $ | 5,606,590 | | | | 9.8 | % |
Consumer Goods | | | 4,219,749 | | | | 7.4 | |
Consumer Services | | | 2,399,545 | | | | 4.2 | |
Financials | | | 10,520,526 | | | | 18.3 | |
Industrials | | | 5,642,128 | | | | 9.8 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 6,311,457 | | | | 11.0 | |
Telecommunications | | | 14,601,900 | | | | 25.5 | |
Utilities | | | 7,974,565 | | | | 13.9 | |
Total Investments | | | 57,276,460 | | | | 99.9 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 58,686 | | | | 0.1 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 57,335,146 | | | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
52 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Schedule of Investments
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Principal | | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS—30.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cayman Islands—2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Petrobras International Finance Co., 5.75%, 1/20/20 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 104,882 | |
Colombia—3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Ecopetrol SA, 7.63%, 7/23/19 | | | 100,000 | | | | 120,375 | |
Hong Kong—5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of China Hong Kong, Ltd., 5.55%, 2/11/20 | | | 190,000 | | | | 204,626 | |
Malaysia—2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Petronas Capital, Ltd., 5.25%, 8/12/19 | | | 100,000 | | | | 112,846 | |
Mexico—6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 8.00%, 5/3/19 | | | 200,000 | | | | 245,000 | |
Netherlands—8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Majapahit Holding BV, 7.75%, 1/20/20 | | | 100,000 | | | | 115,250 | |
Myriad International Holdings BV, 6.00%, 7/18/20 | | | 200,000 | | | | 218,000 | |
Total Netherlands | | | | | | | 333,250 | |
United States—2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Gerdau Holdings, Inc., 7.00%, 1/20/20 | | | 100,000 | | | | 111,500 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,213,833) | | | | | | | 1,232,479 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Principal | | Value |
GOVERNMENT—18.0% | | | | | | | | |
Brazil—5.6% | | | | | | | | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 5.88%, 1/15/19 | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 226,000 | |
Latvia—4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Republic of Latvia, 2.75%, 1/12/20 | | | 200,000 | | | | 193,050 | |
Russia—3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond—Eurobond, 7.50%, 3/31/30* | | | 137,000 | | | | 156,112 | |
Turkey—3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 7.50%, 11/7/19 | | | 130,000 | | | | 149,240 | |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $724,709) | | | | | | | 724,402 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—48.5% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,938,542) | | | | | | | 1,956,881 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—51.5% | | | | | | | 2,076,501 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 4,033,382 | |
 | |  |
* | | Step coupon bond. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at March 31, 2014. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 53
Schedule of Investments
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
March 31, 2014

 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Principal | | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS—32.5% | | | | | | | | |
China—4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Baidu, Inc., 3.50%, 11/28/22 | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 191,421 | |
Colombia—5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Transportadora de Gas Internacional SA ESP, 5.70%, 3/20/22 | | | 200,000 | | | | 209,000 | |
Hong Kong—4.9% | | | | | | | | |
CNOOC Finance 2012, Ltd., 3.88%, 5/2/22 | | | 200,000 | | | | 196,934 | |
Ireland—4.4% | | | | | | | | |
Novatek OAO via Novatek Finance, Ltd., 4.42%, 12/13/22 | | | 200,000 | | | | 177,750 | |
Mexico—8.9% | | | | | | | | |
Comision Federal de Electricidad, 4.88%, 1/15/24 | | | 200,000 | | | | 203,500 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.88%, 1/24/22 | | | 150,000 | | | | 157,125 | |
Total Mexico | | | | | | | 360,625 | |
Netherlands—4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.38%, 5/20/23 | | | 200,000 | | | | 183,504 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,309,497) | | | | | | | 1,319,234 | |
 | |  | |  |
Investments | | Principal | | Value |
GOVERNMENT—16.9% | | | | | | | | |
Brazil—6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico E Social, 5.75%, 9/26/23 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 261,875 | |
Philippines—3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 10.63%, 3/16/25 | | | 100,000 | | | | 156,125 | |
Poland—2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Poland Government International Bond, 5.00%, 3/23/22 | | | 100,000 | | | | 109,375 | |
Turkey—4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 7.38%, 2/5/25 | | | 140,000 | | | | 160,930 | |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $662,721) | | | | | | | 688,305 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—49.4% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,972,218) | | | | | | | 2,007,539 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—50.6% | | | | | | | 2,056,691 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 4,064,230 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
March 31, 2014

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Investments | | Principal | | Value |
CORPORATE BONDS—36.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Brazil—2.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Banco Santander Brasil SA, 4.50%, 4/6/15 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 103,500 | |
Cayman Islands—10.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Petrobras International Finance Co., 3.88%, 1/27/16 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,944 | |
Petrobras International Finance Co., 3.50%, 2/6/17 | | | 100,000 | | | | 101,330 | |
QNB Finance Ltd., 3.13%, 11/16/15 | | | 200,000 | | | | 207,500 | |
Total Cayman Islands | | | | | | | 411,774 | |
China—5.3%
| | | | | | | | |
Export-Import Bank of China (The), 4.88%, 7/21/15 | | | 200,000 | | | | 210,369 | |
India—2.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Bank of India, 4.75%, 9/30/15 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,047 | |
Ireland—2.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Gazprombank OJSC Via GPB Eurobond Finance PLC, 6.50%, 9/23/15 | | | 100,000 | | | | 104,000 | |
Luxembourg—5.4%
| | | | | | | | |
Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital SA, 6.21%, 11/22/16 | | | 100,000 | | | | 106,500 | |
Rosneft Finance SA, 7.50%, 7/18/16 | | | 100,000 | | | | 108,750 | |
Total Luxembourg | | | | | | | 215,250 | |
Mexico—5.2%
| | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, 2.38%, 9/8/16 | | | 200,000 | | | | 206,800 | |
Singapore—2.6%
| | | | | | | | |
DBS Bank, Ltd., 2.38%, 9/14/15 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,547 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,462,515) | | | | | | | 1,458,287 | |
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Investments | | Principal | | Value |
GOVERNMENT—12.2%
| | | | | | | | |
Indonesia—2.7%
| | | | | | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 7.25%, 4/20/15 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 106,750 | |
Mexico—2.8%
| | | | | | | | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 5.63%, 1/15/17 | | | 100,000 | | | | 111,500 | |
Russia—2.6%
| | | | | | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond—Eurobond, 3.63%, 4/29/15 | | | 100,000 | | | | 102,125 | |
Turkey—4.1%
| | | | | | | | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 7.00%, 9/26/16 | | | 150,000 | | | | 164,970 | |
TOTAL GOVERNMENT
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $484,675) | | | | | | | 485,345 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES—48.8%
| | | | | | | | |
(Cost: $1,947,190) | | | | | | | 1,943,632 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities—51.2% | | | | | | | 2,042,941 | |
Net Assets—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 3,986,573 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
March 31, 2014
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
| | EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF | | EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | EGShares China Infrastructure ETF | | EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF | | EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (Consolidated) |
ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Investments: | | $ | 47,575,593 | | | $ | 34,474,466 | | | $ | 11,116,312 | | | $ | 2,911,179 | | | $ | 1,210,035,133 | | |
Investments at value | | | 48,968,685 | | | | 36,832,141 | | | | 9,121,420 | | | | 2,824,219 | | | | 1,230,716,498 | | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31,340 | | | | — | | | | 6,292,276 | | |
Foreign cash* | | | 112,763 | | | | 47,952 | | | | — | | | | 81,358 | | | | — | | |
Restricted cash† | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Receivables:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 1,990,289 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 374,484 | | | | 66,016 | | | | — | | | | 21,883 | | | | — | | |
Investment securities sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 533,595 | | | | — | | |
Total Assets | | | 51,446,221 | | | | 36,946,109 | | | | 9,152,760 | | | | 3,461,055 | | | | 1,237,008,774 | | |
LIABILITIES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | | 22,524 | | | | 24,905 | | | | 6,383 | | | | 1,965 | | | | 855,347 | | |
Capital shares payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Due to custodian | | | 142,312 | | | | 11,921 | | | | — | | | | 608,856 | | | | 2,470,856 | | |
Due to broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Income payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 1,896,248 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,061,084 | | | | 36,826 | | | | 6,383 | | | | 610,821 | | | | 3,326,203 | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 49,385,137 | | | $ | 36,909,283 | | | $ | 9,146,377 | | | $ | 2,850,234 | | | $ | 1,233,682,571 | | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 48,101,263 | | | $ | 60,872,941 | | | $ | 14,379,381 | | | $ | 3,045,818 | | | $ | 1,232,092,302 | | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) | | | 620,423 | | | | 43,332 | | | | (16,312 | ) | | | 24,828 | | | | 1,294,083 | | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (727,327 | ) | | | (26,368,161 | ) | | | (3,221,800 | ) | | | (134,313 | ) | | | (20,406,410 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and on foreign currency translation | | | 1,390,778 | | | | 2,361,171 | | | | (1,994,892 | ) | | | (86,099 | ) | | | 20,702,596 | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 49,385,137 | | | $ | 36,909,283 | | | $ | 9,146,377 | | | $ | 2,850,234 | | | $ | 1,233,682,571 | | |
Outstanding beneficial interest shares (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, no par value) | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 150,000 | | | | 46,500,000 | | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 21.01 | | | $ | 16.40 | | | $ | 16.63 | | | $ | 19.00 | | | $ | 26.53 | | |
* Cost of foreign cash: | | $ | 113,331 | | | $ | 46,886 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 84,964 | | | $ | — | | |
| † | Restricted cash represents deposits being held by custodian as collateral for outstanding creation or redemption transactions. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF | | EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Consumer ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Small Cap ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (Consolidated) |
ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Investments: | | $ | 4,059,960 | | | $ | 1,903,520 | | | $ | 21,697,525 | | | $ | 4,050,871 | | | $ | 14,731,828 | | | $ | 16,529,200 | | | $ | 57,393,969 | |
Investments at value | | | 4,076,553 | | | | 1,964,679 | | | | 23,309,411 | | | | 4,931,029 | | | | 17,535,893 | | | | 16,531,350 | | | | 57,276,460 | |
Cash | | | 6,706 | | | | 1,207 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,719 | | | | — | | | | 26,704 | |
Foreign cash* | | | 5,466 | | | | 7,307 | | | | 180,369 | | | | 15,258 | | | | 38,888 | | | | 39,478 | | | | 87,273 | |
Restricted cash† | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,709,917 | |
Receivables:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,695 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 1,551 | | | | 2,509 | | | | 27,970 | | | | 1,882 | | | | 8,630 | | | | 1,289 | | | | 308,710 | |
Investment securities sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,626,219 | |
Total Assets | | | 4,090,276 | | | | 1,975,702 | | | | 23,517,750 | | | | 4,948,169 | | | | 17,598,130 | | | | 16,572,117 | | | | 61,040,978 | |
LIABILITIES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | | 2,348 | | | | 1,351 | | | | 16,387 | | | | 3,468 | | | | 11,665 | | | | 11,011 | | | | 43,375 | |
Capital shares payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,628,493 | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | 72,489 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 978 | | | | — | |
Due to broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,709,917 | |
Income payable | | | — | | | | 12,030 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 324,047 | |
Investment securities purchased | | | — | | | | 5,805 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | | 2,348 | | | | 19,186 | | | | 88,876 | | | | 3,470 | | | | 11,665 | | | | 11,989 | | | | 3,705,832 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 4,087,928 | | | $ | 1,956,516 | | | $ | 23,428,874 | | | $ | 4,944,699 | | | $ | 17,586,465 | | | $ | 16,560,128 | | | $ | 57,335,146 | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 4,131,502 | | | $ | 2,016,163 | | | $ | 22,299,096 | | | $ | 4,660,388 | | | $ | 67,186,223 | | | $ | 33,724,592 | | | $ | 79,892,689 | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) | | | 5,473 | | | | (12,471 | ) | | | 24,943 | | | | — | | | | 47,367 | | | | 46,038 | | | | (324,047 | ) |
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (65,807 | ) | | | (108,336 | ) | | | (509,764 | ) | | | (596,433 | ) | | | (52,453,304 | ) | | | (17,214,371 | ) | | | (22,120,981 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and on foreign currency translation | | | 16,760 | | | | 61,160 | | | | 1,614,599 | | | | 880,744 | | | | 2,806,179 | | | | 3,869 | | | | (112,515 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 4,087,928 | | | $ | 1,956,516 | | | $ | 23,428,874 | | | $ | 4,944,699 | | | $ | 17,586,465 | | | $ | 16,560,128 | | | $ | 57,335,146 | |
Outstanding beneficial interest shares (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, no par value) | | | 200,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 3,550,000 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 20.44 | | | $ | 19.57 | | | $ | 22.31 | | | $ | 24.72 | | | $ | 11.35 | | | $ | 12.74 | | | $ | 16.15 | |
* Cost of foreign cash: | | $ | 5,300 | | | $ | 7,323 | | | $ | 177,686 | | | $ | 14,687 | | | $ | 37,104 | | | $ | 37,792 | | | $ | 85,725 | |
| † | Restricted cash represents deposits being held by custodian as collateral for outstanding creation or redemption transactions. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
March 31, 2014
 | |  | |  | |  |
| | EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF |
ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Investments: | | $ | 1,938,542 | | | $ | 1,972,218 | | | $ | 1,947,190 | |
Investments at value | | | 1,956,881 | | | | 2,007,539 | | | | 1,943,632 | |
Cash | | | 2,047,359 | | | | 2,034,580 | | | | 2,026,001 | |
Restricted cash† | | | 253,383 | | | | 241,500 | | | | 240,110 | |
Receivables:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and interest | | | 30,291 | | | | 23,264 | | | | 18,077 | |
Due from custodian | | | 216,250 | | | | 212,500 | | | | 206,000 | |
Total Assets | | | 4,504,164 | | | | 4,519,383 | | | | 4,433,820 | |
LIABILITIES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | | 1,149 | | | | 1,153 | | | | 1,137 | |
Due to broker | | | 253,383 | | | | 241,500 | | | | 240,110 | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 216,250 | | | | 212,500 | | | | 206,000 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 470,782 | | | | 455,153 | | | | 447,247 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 4,033,382 | | | $ | 4,064,230 | | | $ | 3,986,573 | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 4,016,078 | | | $ | 4,028,909 | | | $ | 3,990,718 | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized loss on investments | | | (1,035 | ) | | | — | | | | (587 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 18,339 | | | | 35,321 | | | | (3,558 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 4,033,382 | | | $ | 4,064,230 | | | $ | 3,986,573 | |
Outstanding beneficial interest shares (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, no par value) | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 20.17 | | | $ | 20.32 | | | $ | 19.93 | |
| † | Restricted cash represents deposits being held by custodian as collateral for outstanding creation or redemption transactions. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust 59
Statements of Operations
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Period or Year Ended March 31, 2014
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| | EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF | | EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | EGShares China Infrastructure ETF | | EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF(1) | | EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (Consolidated) | |
INVESTMENT INCOME:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income* | | $ | 937,723 | | | $ | 2,510,504 | | | $ | 245,923 | | | $ | 81,678 | | | $ | 23,067,835 | | |
Interest income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total investment income | | | 937,723 | | | | 2,510,504 | | | | 245,923 | | | | 81,678 | | | | 23,067,835 | | |
EXPENSES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 142,933 | | | | 488,567 | | | | 88,584 | | | | 14,004 | | | | 9,483,589 | | |
Excise taxes paid | | | 605 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,571 | | |
Mauritius taxes paid | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,093 | | |
Total expenses before waivers | | | 143,538 | | | | 488,567 | | | | 88,584 | | | | 14,004 | | | | 9,508,253 | | |
Less: waivers of expenses from advisor | | | (32,479 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net expenses | | | 111,059 | | | | 488,567 | | | | 88,584 | | | | 14,004 | | | | 9,508,253 | | |
Net investment income | | | 826,664 | | | | 2,021,937 | | | | 157,339 | | | | 67,674 | | | | 13,559,582 | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (717,997 | ) | | | (14,843,747 | ) | | | (821,090 | ) | | | (134,312 | ) | | | (14,057,297 | ) | |
In-Kind Redemptions | | | 134,562 | | | | — | | | | 128,781 | | | | 3,127 | | | | 54,335,515 | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (32,951 | ) | | | (198,729 | ) | | | (682 | ) | | | 753 | | | | (844,370 | ) | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (616,386 | ) | | | (15,042,476 | ) | | | (692,991 | ) | | | (130,432 | ) | | | 39,433,848 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 765,200 | | | | (2,827,040 | ) | | | (35,742 | ) | | | (86,960 | ) | | | (52,291,246 | ) | |
Foreign currency translation | | | (2,605 | ) | | | 4,054 | | | | — | | | | 861 | | | | 14,796 | | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 762,595 | | | | (2,822,986 | ) | | | (35,742 | ) | | | (86,099 | ) | | | (52,276,450 | ) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 146,209 | | | | (17,865,462 | ) | | | (728,733 | ) | | | (216,531 | ) | | | (12,842,602 | ) | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 972,873 | | | $ | (15,843,525 | ) | | $ | (571,394 | ) | | $ | (148,857 | ) | | $ | 716,980 | | |
* Net of foreign taxes withheld of: | | $ | 71,047 | | | $ | 164,665 | | | $ | 23,204 | | | $ | 7,186 | | | $ | 1,628,996 | | |
| 1 | Represents the period August 15, 2013 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2014. |
| 2 | Represents the period July 1, 2013 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2014. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
60 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
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| | | EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF(2) | | EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Consumer ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Small Cap ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (Consolidated) |
INVESTMENT INCOME:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income* | | | $ | 100,087 | | | $ | 40,685 | | | $ | 130,124 | | | $ | 68,392 | | | $ | 719,305 | | | $ | 590,739 | | | $ | 3,972,918 | |
Interest income | | | | 102 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 646 | |
Total investment income | | | | 100,189 | | | | 40,685 | | | | 130,124 | | | | 68,392 | | | | 719,305 | | | | 590,739 | | | | 3,973,564 | |
EXPENSES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | | 28,452 | | | | 12,505 | | | | 56,954 | | | | 43,660 | | | | 300,057 | | | | 156,273 | | | | 769,392 | |
Excise taxes paid | | | | — | | | | 10 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Mauritius taxes paid | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,156 | | | | 1,322 | | | | 2,058 | |
Total expenses before waivers | | | | 28,452 | | | | 12,515 | | | | 56,954 | | | | 43,660 | | | | 302,213 | | | | 157,595 | | | | 771,450 | |
Less: waivers of expenses from advisor | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net expenses | | | | 28,452 | | | | 12,515 | | | | 56,954 | | | | 43,660 | | | | 302,213 | | | | 157,595 | | | | 771,450 | |
Net investment income | | | | 71,737 | | | | 28,170 | | | | 73,170 | | | | 24,732 | | | | 417,092 | | | | 433,144 | | | | 3,202,114 | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | (63,845 | ) | | | (108,336 | ) | | | (507,797 | ) | | | (317,143 | ) | | | (37,946,478 | ) | | | (2,996,021 | ) | | | (15,006,837 | ) |
In-Kind Redemptions | | | | 57,521 | | | | 11,860 | | | | 66,200 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 626,734 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | | (3,097 | ) | | | (2,866 | ) | | | (11,364 | ) | | | 10,533 | | | | 1,688,197 | | | | 9,888 | | | | 16,340 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | | (9,421 | ) | | | (99,342 | ) | | | (452,961 | ) | | | (306,610 | ) | | | (36,258,281 | ) | | | (2,986,133 | ) | | | (14,363,763 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | | (77,221 | ) | | | 61,159 | | | | 1,350,110 | | | | 649,763 | | | | 26,138,587 | | | | 2,707,684 | | | | (4,929,136 | ) |
Foreign currency translation | | | | 920 | | | | 1 | | | | 2,666 | | | | 471 | | | | 1,718 | | | | 1,001 | | | | 4,562 | |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | | (76,301 | ) | | | 61,160 | | | | 1,352,776 | | | | 650,234 | | | | 26,140,305 | | | | 2,708,685 | | | | (4,924,574 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | | (85,722 | ) | | | (38,182 | ) | | | 899,815 | | | | 343,624 | | | | (10,117,976 | ) | | | (277,448 | ) | | | (19,288,337 | ) |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | $ | (13,985 | ) | | $ | (10,012 | ) | | $ | 972,985 | | | $ | 368,356 | | | $ | (9,700,884 | ) | | $ | 155,696 | | | $ | (16,086,223 | ) |
* Net of foreign taxes withheld of: | | | $ | 10,992 | | | $ | 2,828 | | | $ | 13,937 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 350,330 | |
| 1 | Represents the period August 15, 2013 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2014. |
| 2 | Represents the period July 1, 2013 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2014. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Operations (concluded)
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Period Ended March 31, 2014
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| | EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF(1) | | EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF(1) | | EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF(1) |
INVESTMENT INCOME:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 18,551 | | | $ | 22,017 | | | $ | 7,134 | |
EXPENSES:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 2,968 | | | | 2,976 | | | | 2,956 | |
Net investment income | | | 15,583 | | | | 19,041 | | | | 4,178 | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized loss on:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,035 | ) | | | — | | | | (587 | ) |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 18,339 | | | | 35,321 | | | | (3,558 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | 17,304 | | | | 35,321 | | | | (4,145 | ) |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 32,887 | | | $ | 54,362 | | | $ | 33 | |
| 1 | Represents the period January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to March 31, 2014. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
March 31, 2014
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| | EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF | | EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | EGShares China Infrastructure ETF | |
| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Period August 15, 2012(1) Through March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 826,664 | | | $ | 55,119 | | | $ | 2,021,937 | | | $ | 2,523,832 | | | $ | 157,339 | | | $ | 156,789 | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (616,386 | ) | | | (8,442 | ) | | | (15,042,476 | ) | | | (4,978,845 | ) | | | (692,991 | ) | | | (1,003,019 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 762,595 | | | | 628,183 | | | | (2,822,986 | ) | | | (4,949,509 | ) | | | (35,742 | ) | | | 1,460,711 | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 972,873 | | | | 674,860 | | | | (15,843,525 | ) | | | (7,404,522 | ) | | | (571,394 | ) | | | 614,481 | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (198,374 | ) | | | (37,506 | ) | | | (1,708,565 | ) | | | (3,009,024 | ) | | | (147,147 | ) | | | (154,518 | ) | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 41,935,626 | | | | 7,050,561 | | | | — | | | | 8,274,032 | | | | 917,028 | | | | 2,804,555 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (1,012,903 | ) | | | — | | | | (25,277,961 | ) | | | (7,711,903 | ) | | | (4,191,060 | ) | | | (2,428,671 | ) | |
Transaction fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 40,922,723 | | | | 7,050,561 | | | | (25,277,961 | ) | | | 562,129 | | | | (3,274,032 | ) | | | 375,884 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 41,697,222 | | | | 7,687,915 | | | | (42,830,051 | ) | | | (9,851,417 | ) | | | (3,992,573 | ) | | | 835,847 | | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 7,687,915 | | | | — | | | | 79,739,334 | | | | 89,590,751 | | | | 13,138,950 | | | | 12,303,103 | | |
End of period | | $ | 49,385,137 | | | $ | 7,687,915 | | | $ | 36,909,283 | | | $ | 79,739,334 | | | $ | 9,146,377 | | | $ | 13,138,950 | | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | $ | 620,423 | | | $ | 24,479 | | | $ | 43,332 | | | $ | (71,310 | ) | | $ | (16,312 | ) | | $ | (25,822 | ) | |
SHARES CREATED AND REDEEMED:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 350,000 | | | | — | | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 3,700,000 | | | | 750,000 | | | | 750,000 | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 350,000 | | | | — | | | | 400,000 | | | | 50,000 | | | | 150,000 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (50,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,500,000 | ) | | | (350,000 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) | | | (150,000 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 350,000 | | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 550,000 | | | | 750,000 | | |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
| | EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF | | EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (Consolidated) |
| | | For the Period August 15, 2013(1) Through March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Period October 16, 2012(1) Through March 31, 2013 | | For the Period July 1, 2013(1) Through March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Period August 15, 2012(1) Through March 31, 2013 |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | $ | 67,674 | | | $ | 13,559,582 | | | $ | 3,672,737 | | | $ | 71,737 | | | $ | 9,042 | | | $ | 28,170 | | | $ | 73,170 | | | $ | 19,063 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | (130,432 | ) | | | 39,433,848 | | | | 923,018 | | | | (9,421 | ) | | | (1,547 | ) | | | (99,342 | ) | | | (452,961 | ) | | | 95,675 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | | (86,099 | ) | | | (52,276,450 | ) | | | 39,262,229 | | | | (76,301 | ) | | | 93,061 | | | | 61,160 | | | | 1,352,776 | | | | 261,823 | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | (148,857 | ) | | | 716,980 | | | | 43,857,984 | | | | (13,985 | ) | | | 100,556 | | | | (10,012 | ) | | | 972,985 | | | | 376,561 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (40,624 | ) | | | (9,529,880 | ) | | | (2,930,218 | ) | | | (70,906 | ) | | | (4,026 | ) | | | (33,472 | ) | | | (44,840 | ) | | | (8,302 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | | 4,087,632 | | | | 568,682,184 | | | | 477,224,008 | | | | 1,994,833 | | | | 5,118,595 | | | | 3,041,849 | | | | 21,397,580 | | | | 5,008,034 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | (1,047,917 | ) | | | (211,670,993 | ) | | | (35,143,331 | ) | | | (1,994,464 | ) | | | (1,041,854 | ) | | | (1,041,849 | ) | | | (1,111,765 | ) | | | (3,160,206 | ) |
Transaction fees | | | | — | | | | 7,917 | | | | 1,873 | | | | (764 | ) | | | (57 | ) | | | — | | | | (977 | ) | | | (196 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | 3,039,715 | | | | 357,019,108 | | | | 442,082,550 | | | | (395 | ) | | | 4,076,684 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 20,284,838 | | | | 1,847,632 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | 2,850,234 | | | | 348,206,208 | | | | 483,010,316 | | | | (85,286 | ) | | | 4,173,214 | | | | 1,956,516 | | | | 21,212,983 | | | | 2,215,891 | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | — | | | | 885,476,363 | | | | 402,466,047 | | | | 4,173,214 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,215,891 | | | | — | |
End of period | | | $ | 2,850,234 | | | $ | 1,233,682,571 | | | $ | 885,476,363 | | | $ | 4,087,928 | | | $ | 4,173,214 | | | $ | 1,956,516 | | | $ | 23,428,874 | | | $ | 2,215,891 | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | | $ | 24,828 | | | $ | 1,294,083 | | | $ | 405,168 | | | $ | 5,473 | | | $ | 7,173 | | | $ | (12,471 | ) | | $ | 24,943 | | | $ | 7,977 | |
SHARES CREATED AND REDEEMED:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | | — | | | | 33,400,000 | | | | 16,250,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100,000 | | | | — | |
Shares sold | | | | 200,000 | | | | 21,150,000 | | | | 18,600,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | | 150,000 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
Shares redeemed | | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (8,050,000 | ) | | | (1,450,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (150,000 | ) |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | | 150,000 | | | | 46,500,000 | | | | 33,400,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 100,000 | |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (concluded)
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
March 31, 2014
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| | EGShares India Consumer ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (Consolidated) | |
| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 24,732 | | | $ | (47 | ) | | $ | 417,092 | | | $ | 288,638 | | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (306,610 | ) | | | (291,189 | ) | | | (36,258,281 | ) | | | (3,074,168 | ) | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 650,234 | | | | 128,040 | | | | 26,140,305 | | | | (7,868,171 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 368,356 | | | | (163,196 | ) | | | (9,700,884 | ) | | | (10,653,701 | ) | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,053,052 | ) | | | (741,080 | ) | |
Return of Capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
Total distribution | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,053,052 | ) | | | (741,080 | ) | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | — | | | | 4,886,779 | | | | 19,242,356 | | | | 3,590,929 | | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | (2,051,517 | ) | | | — | | | | (41,412,898 | ) | | | (1,384,494 | ) | |
Transaction fees | | | (3,208 | ) | | | (876 | ) | | | (2,231 | ) | | | (1,118 | ) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | (2,054,725 | ) | | | 4,885,903 | | | | (22,172,773 | ) | | | 2,205,317 | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (1,686,369 | ) | | | 4,722,707 | | | | (33,926,709 | ) | | | (9,189,464 | ) | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 6,631,068 | | | | 1,908,361 | | | | 51,513,174 | | | | 60,702,638 | | |
End of period | | $ | 4,944,699 | | | $ | 6,631,068 | | | $ | 17,586,465 | | | $ | 51,513,174 | | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | $ | — | | | $ | (44,096 | ) | | $ | 47,367 | | | $ | (7,314 | ) | |
SHARES CREATED AND REDEEMED:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 300,000 | | | | 100,000 | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 4,050,000 | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 250,000 | | |
Shares redeemed | | | (100,000 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,200,000 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 200,000 | | | | 300,000 | | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 4,200,000 | | |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | EGShares India Small Cap ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (Consolidated) | | EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF |
| | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Period January 8, 2014(1) Through March 31, 2014 | | For the Period January 8, 2014(1) Through March 31, 2014 | | For the Period January 8, 2014(1) Through March 31, 2014 |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | $ | 433,144 | | | $ | 178,031 | | | $ | 3,202,114 | | | $ | 3,286,655 | | | $ | 15,583 | | | $ | 19,041 | | | $ | 4,178 | |
Net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | (2,986,133 | ) | | | (1,182,754 | ) | | | (14,363,763 | ) | | | (1,854,705 | ) | | | (1,035 | ) | | | — | | | | (587 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | | 2,708,685 | | | | (2,448,190 | ) | | | (4,924,574 | ) | | | 3,582,740 | | | | 18,339 | | | | 35,321 | | | | (3,558 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 155,696 | | | | (3,452,913 | ) | | | (16,086,223 | ) | | | 5,014,690 | | | | 32,887 | | | | 54,362 | | | | 33 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (387,083 | ) | | | (165,603 | ) | | | (3,286,653 | ) | | | (4,409,451 | ) | | | (15,923 | ) | | | (19,358 | ) | | | (4,452 | ) |
Return of Capital | | | | — | | | | (8,562 | ) | | | (174,637 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distribution | | | | (387,083 | ) | | | (174,165 | ) | | | (3,461,290 | ) | | | (4,409,451 | ) | | | (15,923 | ) | | | (19,358 | ) | | | (4,452 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | | 1,064,537 | | | | — | | | | 51,196,661 | | | | 69,939,964 | | | | 4,016,418 | | | | 4,029,226 | | | | 3,990,992 | |
Cost of shares redeemed | | | | (5,433,857 | ) | | | (1,823,856 | ) | | | (63,434,762 | ) | | | (40,678,667 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Transaction fees | | | | (2,658 | ) | | | (1,765 | ) | | | (998 | ) | | | 317 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | (4,371,978 | ) | | | (1,825,621 | ) | | | (12,239,099 | ) | | | 29,261,614 | | | | 4,016,418 | | | | 4,029,226 | | | | 3,990,992 | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | | (4,603,365 | ) | | | (5,452,699 | ) | | | (31,786,612 | ) | | | 29,866,853 | | | | 4,033,382 | | | | 4,064,230 | | | | 3,986,573 | |
NET ASSETS:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | | 21,163,493 | | | | 26,616,192 | | | | 89,121,758 | | | | 59,254,905 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
End of period | | | $ | 16,560,128 | | | $ | 21,163,493 | | | $ | 57,335,146 | | | $ | 89,121,758 | | | $ | 4,033,382 | | | $ | 4,064,230 | | | $ | 3,986,573 | |
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) included in net assets at end of period | | | $ | 46,038 | | | $ | (9,911 | ) | | $ | (324,047 | ) | | $ | (257,626 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
SHARES CREATED AND REDEEMED:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 1,850,000 | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 2,950,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares sold | | | | 100,000 | | | | — | | | | 2,750,000 | | | | 3,650,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
Shares redeemed | | | | (500,000 | ) | | | (150,000 | ) | | | (3,700,000 | ) | | | (2,100,000 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 3,550,000 | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | | | | 200,000 | |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Period August 15, 2012(1) Through March 31, 2013 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.97 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (1.77 | )(3) | | | 1.91 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 2.08 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.01 | | | $ | 21.97 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(4) | | | (3.51 | )% | | | 10.41 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 49,385 | | | $ | 7,688 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers5,9 | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.85 | %(6) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers5,9 | | | 0.85 | % | | | 2.43 | %(6) |
Net investment income | | | 4.92 | % | | | 1.26 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 63 | % | | | 1 | %(8) |
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2012 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2011 | | For the Period February 24, 2010(1) Through March 31, 2010 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.26 | | | $ | 24.21 | | | $ | 25.38 | | | $ | 20.55 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (4.94 | ) | | | (2.84 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | 4.67 | | | | 0.52 | (3) |
Total from investment operations | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (2.13 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 5.14 | | | | 0.55 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.40 | | | $ | 21.26 | | | $ | 24.21 | | | $ | 25.38 | | | $ | 20.55 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(4) | | | (20.36 | )% | | | (8.63 | )% | | | (0.04 | )% | | | 25.16 | % | | | 2.75 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 36,909 | | | $ | 79,739 | | | $ | 89,591 | | | $ | 83,760 | | | $ | 11,303 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(5) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.88 | %(7) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(6) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(5) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.52 | % | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | | 5.67 | %(6) |
Net investment income | | | 3.52 | % | | | 3.31 | % | | | 4.10 | % | | | 2.09 | % | | | 1.58 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 68 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 1 | %(8) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | The realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments and foreign currency translation does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions or redemptions of Fund shares in relation to the investment performance during the period and contributions made by Authorized Participants to compensate the Fund for additional costs incurred in purchasing securities that were not transferred in kind (See Note 10). |
| 4 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. For periods prior to April 1, 2013, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by EGA. |
| 5 | Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the fee and expense structure with a Unified Fee. See Note 9 for additional information. |
| 7 | The ratio includes 0.03% for the year ended March 31, 2012 attributed to excise tax expense, which is outside the expense cap in place at that time. |
| 9 | Effective October 1, 2013 the Fund entered into a fee waiver agreement pursuant to which the Advisor has agreed to waive its advisory fee to 0.58% of the Fund's average daily net assets (See Note 9). |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2012 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2011 | | For the Period February 17, 2010(1) Through March 31, 2010 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 16.40 | | | $ | 22.24 | | | $ | 20.78 | | | $ | 20.09 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | (5.76 | ) | | | 1.49 | | | | 0.71 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 1.36 | | | | (5.43 | ) | | | 1.59 | | | | 0.69 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.63 | | | $ | 17.52 | | | $ | 16.40 | | | $ | 22.24 | | | $ | 20.78 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | (3.70 | )% | | | 8.16 | % | | | (24.35 | )% | | | 7.69 | % | | | 3.43 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 9,146 | | | $ | 13,139 | | | $ | 12,303 | | | $ | 21,132 | | | $ | 6,235 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(4) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 7.82 | %(4) |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 1.51 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | (0.85 | )%(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 9 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 1 | %(5) |
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF

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| | For the Period August 15, 2013(1) Through March 31, 2014 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.50 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (1.19 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.69 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.00 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | (3.54 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 2,850 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | |
Expenses | | | 0.85 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 4.11 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 61 | %(5) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. For periods prior to April 1, 2013, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by EGA. |
| 6 | Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the fee and expense structure with a Unified Fee. See Note 9 for additional information. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (Consolidated)

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2012 | | For the Period September 14, 2010(1) Through March 31, 2011 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 26.51 | | | $ | 24.77 | | | $ | 22.76 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 1.68 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.74 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.85 | | | | 2.13 | | | | 2.78 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.53 | | | $ | 26.51 | | | $ | 24.77 | | | $ | 22.76 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 7.46 | % | | | 9.44 | % | | | 13.88 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 1,233,683 | | | $ | 885,476 | | | $ | 402,466 | | | $ | 194,611 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(4) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.44 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 1.20 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.37 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 14 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 9 | %(5) |
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (Consolidated)

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Period October 16, 2012(1) Through March 31, 2013 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.87 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.82 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.91 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.44 | | | $ | 20.87 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | (0.36 | )% | | | 4.55 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,088 | | | $ | 4,173 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | %(4) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 11.94 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 1.76 | % | | | 0.96 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16 | % | | | 3 | %(5) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. For periods prior to April 1, 2013, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by EGA. |
| 6 | Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the fee and expense structure with a Unified Fee. See Note 9 for additional information. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
70 EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
Financial Highlights (continued)
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF

 | |  |
| | For the Period July 1, 2013(1) Through March 31, 2014 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.28 | |
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (0.38 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | (0.10 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.57 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | (0.45 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 1,957 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | |
Expenses | | | 0.85 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 1.91 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 59 | %(5) |
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (Consolidated)

 | |  | |  |
| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Period August 15, 2012(1) Through March 31, 2013 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.16 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 0.14 | | | | 2.11 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.37 | | | | 2.24 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.31 | | | $ | 22.16 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 1.70 | % | | | 11.23 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 23,429 | | | $ | 2,216 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(4) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(6) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 4.53 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.02 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 159 | % | | | 57 | %(5) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. For periods prior to April 1, 2013, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by EGA. |
| 6 | Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the fee and expense structure with a Unified Fee. See Note 9 for additional information. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares India Consumer ETF (Consolidated)

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Period August 10, 2011(1) Through March 31, 2012 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.11 | | | | (— | )(3) | | | (— | )(3) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 2.51 | | | | 3.02 | (4) | | | (0.92 | )(4) |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.62 | | | | 3.02 | | | | (0.92 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.72 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 19.08 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(5) | | | 11.86 | % | | | 15.83 | % | | | (4.60 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,945 | | | $ | 6,631 | | | $ | 1,908 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | %(6) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.89 | % | | | 4.31 | % | | | 6.16 | %(6) |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.50 | % | | | (0.00 | )%(7) | | | (0.04 | )%(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 43 | % | | | 50 | % | | | 104 | %(8) |
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (Consolidated)

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2012 | | For the Period August 11, 2010(1) Through March 31, 2011 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.27 | | | $ | 14.99 | | | $ | 19.40 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(2) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 0.27 | (4) | | | (2.60 | ) | | | (4.39 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.40 | | | | (2.53 | ) | | | (4.33 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.35 | | | $ | 12.27 | | | $ | 14.99 | | | $ | 19.40 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(5) | | | 4.04 | % | | | (17.08 | )% | | | (22.19 | )% | | | (3.00 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 17,586 | | | $ | 51,513 | | | $ | 60,703 | | | $ | 85,377 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.86 | %(10) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(6) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.86 | %(10) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 2.24 | %(6) |
Net investment income | | | 1.18 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.11 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 76 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 9 | %(8) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 4 | The realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments and foreign currency translation does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions or redemptions of Fund shares in relation to the investment performance during the period and contributions made by Authorized Participants to compensate the Fund for additional costs incurred in purchasing securities that were not transferred in kind (See Note 10). |
| 5 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. For periods prior to April 1, 2013, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by EGA. |
| 9 | Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the fee and expense structure with a Unified Fee. See Note 9 for additional information. |
| 10 | The ratio includes 0.01% for the year ended March 31, 2014 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unified Fee. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares India Small Cap ETF (Consolidated)

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2012 | | For the Period July 7, 2010(1) Through March 31, 2011 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 19.29 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(2) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 0.25 | (3) | | | (1.94 | ) | | | (4.88 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.51 | | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (4.74 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Return of Capital | | | — | | | | (— | )(8) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.74 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 19.29 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(4) | | | 4.29 | % | | | (12.87 | )% | | | (24.33 | )% | | | (3.45 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 16,560 | | | $ | 21,163 | | | $ | 26,616 | | | $ | 34,729 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.86 | %(10) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.90%(5),(6) | |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.86 | %(10) | | | 2.09 | % | | | 2.26 | % | | | 3.12 | %(5) |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2.36 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | (0.06 | )%(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 56 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 1 | %(7) |
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (Consolidated)

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| | For the Year Ended March 31, 2014 | | For the Year Ended March 31, 2013 | | For the Period August 4, 2011(1) Through March 31, 2012 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 20.09 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
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Net investment income(2) | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (3.61 | ) | | | (0.09 | )(3) | | | 0.13 | |
Total from investment operations | | | (2.97 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.46 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
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Net investment income | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Return of Capital | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.15 | | | $ | 19.80 | | | $ | 20.09 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(4) | | | (15.14 | )% | | | 4.12 | % | | | 2.45 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
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Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 57,335 | | | $ | 89,122 | | | $ | 59,255 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
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Expenses, net of expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(5) |
Expenses, prior to expense reimbursements/waivers(9) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 1.43 | % | | | 2.07 | %(5) |
Net investment income | | | 3.54 | % | | | 4.45 | % | | | 2.62 | %(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 137 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 45 | %(7) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | The realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments and foreign currency translation does not accord with the amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of subscriptions or redemptions of Fund shares in relation to the investment performance during the period and contributions made by Authorized Participants to compensate the Fund for additional costs incurred in purchasing securities that were not transferred in kind (See Note 10). |
| 4 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. For periods prior to April 1, 2013, the total return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been reimbursed/waived by EGA. |
| 6 | The ratio includes 0.05% for the period ended March 31, 2011 attributed to interest expense, which was outside the expense cap in place at that time. |
| 9 | Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the fee and expense structure with a Unified Fee. See Note 9 for additional information. |
| 10 | The ratio includes 0.01% for the period ended March 31, 2014 attributed to tax expense, which is outside the Unified Fee. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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For a share outstanding throughout each period
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF

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| | For the Period January 8, 2014(1) Through March 31, 2014 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
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Net investment income(2) | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.18 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.33 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
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Net investment income | | | (0.16 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.17 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 1.65 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
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Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,033 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
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Expenses | | | 0.65 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 3.41 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | — | %(5) |
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF

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| | For the Period January 8, 2014(1) Through March 31, 2014 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.00 | |
Investment operations:
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Net investment income(2) | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | | 0.33 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.51 | |
Distributions to shareholders:
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Net investment income | | | (0.19 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.32 | |
NET ASSET VALUE TOTAL RETURN(3) | | | 2.58 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:
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Net assets, end of period (000's omitted) | | $ | 4,064 | |
Ratios to average net assets:
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Expenses | | | 0.65 | %(4) |
Net investment income | | | 4.16 | %(4) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | — | %(5) |
| 1 | Commencement of operations. |
| 2 | Based on average shares outstanding. |
| 3 | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions at net asset value during the period, and redemption at net asset value on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
March 31, 2014
1. ORGANIZATION
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust (the “Trust”) is a Delaware statutory trust organized on September 12, 2008. The Trust is an open-end management investment company, registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust currently consists of forty-one separate non-diversified series, each of which tracks an underlying index (each, an “Underlying Index”). As of the date of this report, only the following ETFs (each an “ETF” or “Fund” and collectively the “ETFs” or “Funds”) are being publicly offered:
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Funds | | Commencement of Operations |
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF (“Beyond BRICs ETF”) | | August 15, 2012 |
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF (“Brazil Infrastructure ETF”) | | February 24, 2010 |
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF (“China Infrastructure ETF”) | | February 17, 2010 |
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF (“Dividend High Income ETF”) | | August 15, 2013 |
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (“Consumer ETF”) | | September 14, 2010 |
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF (“Core ETF”) | | October 16, 2012 |
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF (“Dividend Growth ETF”) | | July 1, 2013 |
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF (“Domestic Demand ETF”) | | August 15, 2012 |
EGShares India Consumer ETF (“India Consumer ETF”) | | August 10, 2011 |
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (“India Infrastructure ETF”) | | August 11, 2010 |
EGShares India Small Cap ETF (“India Small Cap ETF”) | | July 7, 2010 |
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (“Low Volatility Dividend ETF”) | | August 4, 2011 |
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (“Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF”) | | January 8, 2014 |
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (“Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF”) | | January 8, 2014 |
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF (“Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF”) | | January 8, 2014 |
The Beyond BRICs ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Beyond BRICs Index (the “Beyond BRICs Underlying Index”). Effective as of October 25, 2013, the Fund began tracking the new Beyond BRICs Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Beyond BRICs Index. The Beyond BRICs Underlying Index is designed to represent the performance of a diversified basket of 90 liquid companies in Emerging and Frontier markets ex Brazil, Russia, India, China (BRIC), Taiwan and Argentina as defined by FTSE’s Country Classification System. The index is market capitalization weighted, and will generally provide exposure up to 75% emerging markets and 25% frontier markets.
The Brazil Infrastructure ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Brazil Infrastructure Extended Index (the “BRXX Underlying Index”). Effective as of February 3, 2014, the Fund began tracking the new BRXX Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Brazil Infrastructure Index. The BRXX Underlying Index is a free-float capitalization weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading companies that FTSE determines to be representative of Brazil’s infrastructure industries.
The China Infrastructure ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx China Infrastructure Index (the “China Infrastructure Underlying Index”). The China Infrastructure Underlying Index is a free-float market capitalization weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading companies that Indxx, LLC determines to be representative of China’s infrastructure industries.
The Dividend High Income ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Equal Weighted Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Diversified Dividend Yield 50 Index (the “Emerging Markets High Dividend Underlying Index”). The Emerging Markets High Dividend Underlying Index is equally-weighted and measures the stock performance of the top 50 emerging market companies ranked by trailing dividend yield, with a limit of no more than 10 stocks per industry and country applied.
The Consumer ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Consumer Titans 30 Index (the “Consumer Titans Underlying Index”). The Consumer Titans Underlying Index is a free-float market capitalization weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading companies that S&P Dow Jones Indices determines to be representative of the emerging market Consumer Goods and Consumer Services Industries.
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The Core ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the S&P Emerging Markets Core Index (the “Emerging Markets Core Underlying Index”). The Emerging Markets Core Underlying Index is comprised of 116 leading companies that S&P Dow Jones Indices determines to be representative of all industries in emerging market countries. The Fund invests in the constituent companies of the Emerging Markets Core Underlying Index, which may include small and medium capitalized companies (“small cap” and “mid cap” companies, respectively) domiciled in emerging market countries having a market capitalization of at least $1 billion at the time of purchase.
The Dividend Growth ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Diversified Capped Dividend Growth 50 Index (the “Dividend Growth Underlying Index”). The Dividend Growth Underlying Index is a capped free float market-cap weighted index that measures the stock performance of 50 emerging market companies with a high compounded annual dividend growth rate. The index has been designed to capture a broad spectrum of securities across emerging market countries that have been screened for consistent dividend quality.
The Domestic Demand ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index (the “EMDD Underlying Index”). Effective as of February 3, 2014, the Fund began tracking the new EMDD Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Emerging Markets Domestic Demand Index. The EMDD Underlying Index is free-float market capitalization-weighted stock market index comprised of 50 emerging markets companies in the consumer staples, consumer discretionary, telecommunication services, health care and the utilities sectors.
The India Consumer ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Consumer Index (the “Consumer Underlying Index”). The Consumer Underlying Index is comprised of 30 stocks free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the consumer industry in India.
The India Infrastructure ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Infrastructure Index (the “India Infrastructure Underlying Index”). The India Infrastructure Underlying Index is a free-float capitalization-weighted stock market index comprised of 30 leading emerging market companies that Indxx, LLC determines to be representative of India’s infrastructure sectors. The Fund invests in Indian medium to large capitalization infrastructure companies that are included in the India Infrastructure Underlying Index, which are generally defined as companies that are domiciled in India and that have a market capitalization of at least $200 million at the time of purchase.
The India Small Cap ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the Indxx India Small Cap Index (the “India Small Cap Underlying Index”). The India Small Cap Underlying Index is comprised of 75 stocks free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the market performance of companies in the small cap segment in India.
The Low Volatility Dividend ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the FTSE Emerging All Cap ex Taiwan Low Volatility Dividend Index (the “HILO Underlying Index”). Effective as of February 3, 2014, the Fund began tracking the new HILO Underlying Index instead of the former Indxx Emerging Market High Income Low Beta Index. The HILO Underlying Index is a dividend yield weighted stock market index comprised of 30 emerging markets companies that have a high dividend yield and low beta. The Underlying Index is screened for size and liquidity, dividend quality and volatility.
The Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of the J.P. Morgan Custom EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond Index (the “Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond Index”). The Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond Index is comprised of emerging markets bonds denominated in U.S. dollars with remaining maturities between four and seven years. Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated intermediate term emerging market sovereign and corporate bonds.
The Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of the J.P. Morgan Custom EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond Index (the “Long Term Investment Grade Bond Index”). The Long Term Investment Grade Bond Index is comprised of emerging markets bonds denominated in U.S. dollars with remaining maturities between eight and twelve years. Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated long term emerging market sovereign and corporate bonds.
The Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF’s investment objective is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the performance of the J.P. Morgan Custom EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond Index (the “Short Term Investment Grade Bond Index”). The Short Term Investment Grade Bond Index is comprised of emerging markets bonds denominated in U.S. dollars with remaining maturities between one and three years. Under normal conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in investment grade, U.S. dollar denominated short term emerging market sovereign and corporate bonds.
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2. CONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES
The Consolidated Schedules of Investments; Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, of Operations and of Changes in Net Assets; and the Consolidated Financial Highlights of the ETFs listed below include the accounts of wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Funds | | Wholly Owned Subsidiary |
Consumer ETF | | | EGShares Consumer Mauritius | |
Core ETF | | | EGShares Core Mauritius | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | EGShares Domestic Demand Mauritius | |
India Consumer ETF | | | EGShares India Consumer Mauritius | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | EGShares India Infrastructure Mauritius | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | EGShares India Small Cap Mauritius | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend Mauritius | |
The Consumer ETF, Core ETF, Domestic Demand ETF and Low Volatility Dividend ETF may each invest its assets in a wholly owned subsidiary in Mauritius, which in turn invests virtually all of its assets in Indian securities, based on the number of Indian securities that are included in each ETF’s respective Underlying Index.
The India Consumer ETF, India Infrastructure ETF and India Small Cap ETF invest substantially all of their assets in wholly owned subsidiaries in Mauritius, which in turn invest virtually all of their assets in Indian securities, based on the number of Indian securities that are included in each ETF’s respective Underlying Index.
By investing in a wholly owned subsidiary, Consumer ETF, Core ETF, Domestic Demand ETF, India Consumer ETF, India Infrastructure ETF, India Small Cap ETF and Low Volatility Dividend ETF each obtain benefits under the tax treaty between Mauritius and India. Each subsidiary may be subject to withholding taxes imposed by the Indian government on dividends, interest and realized capital gains should new legislation be passed to modify the current tax treaty with Mauritius. Any change in the provisions of this treaty could result in the imposition of withholding and other taxes on these ETFs by authorities in India. This would reduce the return on investment and the return received by each ETF’s shareholders.
A summary of each ETF’s investment in its corresponding subsidiary is as follows:
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Funds | | Inception Date of Subsidiary | | Subsidiary Net Assets at March 31, 2014 | | % of ETF’s Total Net Assets at March 31, 2014 |
Consumer ETF | | | September 14, 2010 | | | $ | 83,960,443 | | | | 6.8 | % |
Core ETF | | | October 16, 2012 | | | | 528,245 | | | | 12.9 | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | August 15, 2012 | | | | 1,604,247 | | | | 6.8 | |
India Consumer ETF | | | August 10, 2011 | | | | 4,948,416 | | | | 100.1 | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | August 11, 2010 | | | | 17,583,547 | | | | 100.0 | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | July 7, 2010 | | | | 16,573,029 | | | | 100.1 | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | August 4, 2011 | | | | 2,962,057 | | | | 5.2 | |
3. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
These financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the ETFs.
Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations that provide general indemnifications. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements cannot be known as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred; however, the Trust expects any risk of loss to be remote.
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Investment Valuation
The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share is computed as of the scheduled close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), ordinarily 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day during which the NYSE is open for trading. The NAV per share of an ETF is computed by dividing the value of the ETF’s portfolio securities, cash and other assets (including accrued interest), less all liabilities (including accrued expenses) by the total number of shares outstanding at the time such computation is made.
Securities Valuation
Foreign equity securities are valued at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange on which such securities are traded. U.S. listed equity securities and listed ADRs and GDRs are valued at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange on which such securities are traded, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the day the securities are being valued or, if there are no sales, at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices. U.S. equity securities that are traded in over-the-counter markets are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the day the securities are valued or, if there are no sales, at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available, including restricted securities, are valued by a method that the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) believes accurately reflects fair value. The value of assets denominated in foreign currencies is converted into U.S. dollars using exchange rates deemed appropriate by management of the ETFs. Use of a rate different from the rate used by the index provider may adversely affect an ETF’s ability to track its Underlying Index.
Foreign Currency Translations
Investments denominated in foreign currencies are subject to additional risk factors as compared to investments denominated in U.S. dollars. The value of an investment denominated in a foreign currency could change significantly as foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar. Generally, when the U.S. dollar gains in value against a foreign currency, an investment traded in that foreign currency loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Risks related to foreign currencies also include those related to economic or political developments, market inefficiencies or a higher risk that essential investment information may be incomplete, unavailable or inaccurate. A U.S. dollar investment in depositary receipts or ordinary shares of foreign issuers traded on U.S. exchanges is indirectly subject to foreign currency risk to the extent that the issuer conducts its principal business in markets where transactions are denominated in foreign currencies.
Portfolio securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate of such currencies against U.S. dollars on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities and income items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the transaction date.
The ETFs do not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such changes are included in net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments.
Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes, and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in foreign exchange rates on foreign denominated assets and liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period.
Security Transactions and Related Income
Investment transactions are recorded on trade date. The ETFs determine the gain or loss realized from the investment transactions by comparing the identified cost, which is the same basis used for federal income tax purposes, with the net sales proceeds. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis, including the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums.
Federal Income Taxes
The Beyond BRICs ETF, Brazil Infrastructure ETF, China Infrastructure ETF, Consumer ETF, Core ETF, Domestic Demand ETF, India Consumer ETF, India Infrastructure ETF, India Small Cap ETF and Low Volatility Dividend ETF have qualified and continue to qualify, and the Dividend High Income ETF, Dividend Growth ETF, Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF and Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF intend to qualify, as a “regulated investment company” under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. If so qualified, an ETF will not be subject to federal income tax to the extent it distributes substantially all of its net investment income and capital gains to shareholders. Each ETF expects to declare and pay all of its net investment income, if any, to shareholders as dividends annually (quarterly for Dividend Growth ETF and the Low Volatility Dividend ETF; monthly for Dividend High Income ETF), and will also declare and pay net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually, except where the costs of such distributions exceed the amount of tax that the distributions are intended to avoid, in which case the ETF will pay the applicable tax. An ETF may distribute such investment income and capital gains more frequently, if necessary, in order to reduce or eliminate federal excise or income taxes on the ETF. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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March 31, 2014
The ETFs are subject to accounting standards that provide guidance for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the financial statements. These standards require the evaluation of tax positions taken or expected to be taken by the ETFs and whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold would be recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Accounting for uncertainty in income taxes requires management of the ETFs to analyze all open tax years as defined by IRS statute of limitations, for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. As of March 31, 2014, open federal and state income tax years include the tax years or periods ended March 31, 2011, March 31, 2012, March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014. The ETFs have no examinations in progress.
There is no tax liability resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken. The ETFs are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax expense will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Expenses
Expenses of the Trust, which are directly identifiable to a specific ETF, are applied to that ETF.
4. INVESTMENT RISKS
The ETFs are subject to emerging markets risk. Investments in emerging market securities are subject to even greater risks than for foreign investments generally, including increased risks of: illiquidity of securities; price volatility; inflation or deflation; restrictions on foreign investment; nationalization; higher taxation; economic and political instability; pervasive corruption and crime; less governmental regulation; and less developed legal systems.
The Beyond BRICs ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Beyond BRICs Underlying Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Brazil Infrastructure ETF only invests in Brazilian securities. Its NAV will therefore be much more sensitive to changes in economic, political and other factors within Brazil than would a fund that invested in a greater variety of countries.
The China Infrastructure ETF only invests in Chinese securities. Its NAV will therefore be much more sensitive to changes in economic, political and other factors within China than would a fund that invested in a greater variety of countries.
The Brazil Infrastructure ETF, China Infrastructure ETF, and India Infrastructure ETF concentrate their investments in infrastructure industries to the same extent as their respective underlying indices, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in the infrastructure sector, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting that sector.
The Dividend High Income ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Emerging Markets High Dividend Underlying Index. The Fund may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Consumer ETF and India Consumer ETF concentrate their investments in the consumer goods and services industries to the same extent as their respective Underlying Indices, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in the consumer goods and services industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries. The success of consumer goods and consumer services suppliers and retailers is tied closely to the performance of the domestic and international economy, interest rates, currency exchange rates, competition, preferences, and consumer confidence.
The Core ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Emerging Markets Core Underlying Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Dividend Growth ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Dividend Growth Underlying Index. The Fund may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Domestic Demand ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the EMDD Underlying Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in the consumer goods, consumer services, health care, telecommunications and utilities industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
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The India Consumer ETF, India Infrastructure ETF and India Small Cap ETF only invest in Indian securities. Their NAVs will therefore be much more sensitive to changes in economic, political and other factors within India than would a fund that invested in a greater variety of countries.
The India Small Cap ETF primarily invests in small capitalization companies, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in that capitalization.
The Low Volatility Dividend ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the HILO Underlying Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Long Term Investment Grade Bond Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
The Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF concentrates its investments in industries to the same extent as the Short Term Investment Grade Bond Index, and as such, may be adversely affected by increased price volatility of securities in those industries, and may be more susceptible to adverse economic, market, political or regulatory occurrences affecting those industries.
5. DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
ALPS Distributors, Inc., (the “Distributor”) serves as the distributor of creation units (see Note 10) for the ETFs pursuant to a distribution agreement. The Distributor does not maintain a secondary market in shares. The ETFs have adopted a Distribution and Service Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. In accordance with the Plan, each ETF is authorized to pay an amount up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities. For the year ended March 31, 2014, no fees were paid by the ETFs under the Plan, and there are no current plans to impose these fees.
6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX MATTERS
For the year or period ended March 31, 2014, federal tax cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were as follows:
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Funds | | Federal Tax Cost of Investments | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | 47,849,571 | | | $ | 2,684,821 | | | $ | (1,565,707 | ) | | $ | 1,119,114 | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | 36,522,305 | | | | 4,602,183 | | | | (4,292,347 | ) | | | 309,836 | |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | 11,154,977 | | | | 639,353 | | | | (2,672,910 | ) | | | (2,033,557 | ) |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | 2,913,373 | | | | 107,829 | | | | (196,983 | ) | | | (89,154 | ) |
Consumer ETF | | | 1,220,413,496 | | | | 172,580,611 | | | | (162,277,609 | ) | | | 10,303,002 | |
Core ETF | | | 4,064,323 | | | | 394,156 | | | | (381,926 | ) | | | 12,230 | |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | 1,905,973 | | | | 111,073 | | | | (52,367 | ) | | | 58,706 | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | 22,020,263 | | | | 2,102,488 | | | | (813,340 | ) | | | 1,289,148 | |
India Consumer ETF | | | 4,058,993 | | | | 973,721 | | | | (101,685 | ) | | | 872,036 | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | 20,919,558 | | | | 5,651,496 | | | | (9,035,161 | ) | | | (3,383,665 | ) |
India Small Cap ETF | | | 16,781,479 | | | | 8,242,898 | | | | (8,493,027 | ) | | | (250,129 | ) |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | 57,480,085 | | | | 3,259,190 | | | | (3,462,815 | ) | | | (203,625 | ) |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 1,938,542 | | | | 24,961 | | | | (6,622 | ) | | | 18,339 | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 1,972,218 | | | | 45,673 | | | | (10,352 | ) | | | 35,321 | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 1,947,190 | | | | 6,575 | | | | (10,133 | ) | | | (3,558 | ) |
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For the year or period ended March 31, 2014, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:
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Funds | | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | Accumulated Capital and Other Losses | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Total Accumulated Earnings (Losses) |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | 620,423 | | | $ | (453,349 | ) | | $ | 1,116,800 | | | $ | 1,283,874 | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | 43,332 | | | | (24,320,322 | ) | | | 313,332 | | | | (23,963,658 | ) |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | 2,141 | | | | (3,201,590 | ) | | | (2,033,555 | ) | | | (5,233,004 | ) |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | 24,827 | | | | (132,118 | ) | | | (88,293 | ) | | | (195,584 | ) |
Consumer ETF | | | 1,294,083 | | | | (10,028,047 | ) | | | 10,324,233 | | | | 1,590,269 | |
Core ETF | | | 8,297 | | | | (64,268 | ) | | | 12,397 | | | | (43,574 | ) |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | 789 | | | | (119,143 | ) | | | 58,707 | | | | (59,647 | ) |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | 24,943 | | | | (187,026 | ) | | | 1,291,861 | | | | 1,129,778 | |
India Consumer ETF | | | — | | | | (588,311 | ) | | | 872,622 | | | | 284,311 | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | 73,223 | | | | (46,291,431 | ) | | | (3,381,550 | ) | | | (49,599,758 | ) |
India Small Cap ETF | | | 49,753 | | | | (16,965,807 | ) | | | (248,410 | ) | | | (17,164,464 | ) |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | — | | | | (22,358,912 | ) | | | (198,631 | ) | | | (22,557,543 | ) |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | (1,035 | ) | | | 18,339 | | | | 17,304 | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35,321 | | | | 35,321 | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | (587 | ) | | | (3,558 | ) | | | (4,145 | ) |
The differences between book basis and tax basis components of net assets are primarily attributable to tax deferral of losses on wash sales, mark to market on Passive Foreign Investment Companies (“PFIC”) securities and deferral of post-October and December losses.
For the year or period ended March 31, 2014, the effect of permanent book/tax reclassifications resulted in increases (decreases) to the components of net assets as follows:
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Funds | | Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Income (Loss) | | Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | | Paid-in Capital |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | (32,346 | ) | | $ | (101,504 | ) | | $ | 133,850 | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | (198,730 | ) | | | 198,730 | | | | — | |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | (682 | ) | | | (112,588 | ) | | | 113,270 | |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | (2,222 | ) | | | (3,881 | ) | | | 6,103 | |
Consumer ETF | | | (3,140,787 | ) | | | (52,086,755 | ) | | | 55,227,542 | |
Core ETF | | | (2,531 | ) | | | (55,061 | ) | | | 57,592 | |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | (7,169 | ) | | | (8,994 | ) | | | 16,163 | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | (11,364 | ) | | | (54,837 | ) | | | 66,201 | |
India Consumer ETF | | | 19,364 | | | | (10,533 | ) | | | (8,831 | ) |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | 1,690,641 | | | | (1,690,641 | ) | | | — | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | 9,888 | | | | (9,888 | ) | | | — | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | 18,118 | | | | (290,011 | ) | | | 271,893 | |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 340 | | | | — | | | | (340 | ) |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 317 | | | | — | | | | (317 | ) |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 274 | | | | — | | | | (274 | ) |
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For financial reporting purposes, capital accounts are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications are primarily due to tax treatment of redemptions in kind, PFIC sales adjustments, non-deductible offering costs, return of capital distributions and tax treatment of currency gains and losses. Results of operations and net assets were not affected by these reclassifications.
Certain net losses incurred after October 31 and December 31, and within the taxable year or period are deemed to arise on the first business day of the ETFs’ next taxable year. For the year or period ended March 31, 2014, the ETFs deferred to April 1, 2014 these losses of:
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Funds | | Late Year Ordinary Losses | | Post October Capital Losses |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | — | | | $ | 101,258 | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | — | | | | 6,829,467 | |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | 18,454 | | | | 133,467 | |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | — | | | | 125,758 | |
Consumer ETF | | | — | | | | 4,351,143 | |
Core ETF | | | — | | | | 6,679 | |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | 1,230 | | | | 105,525 | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | — | | | | 183,267 | |
India Consumer ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | — | | | | 345,529 | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | — | | | | 2,302,660 | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | — | | | | 9,142,967 | |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | 1,035 | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | 587 | |
At March 31, 2014, for federal income tax purposes, the following ETFs had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains:
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| | Carryforwards with No Expiration* | | Carryforwards Expiring In |
Funds | | Short-Term Capital Loss Carryforward | | Long-Term Capital Loss Carryforward | | Fiscal Year 2018 | | Fiscal Year 2019 |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | 143,415 | | | $ | 208,676 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | 5,982,230 | | | | 11,508,625 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | 1,442,995 | | | | 1,603,863 | | | | — | | | | 2,811 | |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | 6,360 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer ETF | | | 715,076 | | | | 4,961,828 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Core ETF | | | 57,589 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | 358 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | 3,759 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Consumer ETF | | | 588,311 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | 12,652,391 | | | | 33,293,511 | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | 4,609,309 | | | | 10,053,838 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | 10,531,715 | | | | 2,360,183 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| * | Capital loss carryforwards for tax years beginning after December 22, 2010 do not expire and are carried forward in character. Amounts are subject to IRC Section 382-384 limitations in subsequent years. |
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The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 were as follows:
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| | Period Ended March 31, 2014 | | Period Ended March 31, 2013 |
Funds | | Distributions Paid from Ordinary Income | | Distributions Paid from Long Term Capital Gains | | Distributions Paid from Return of Capital | | Distributions Paid from Ordinary Income | | Distributions Paid from Long Term Capital Gains | | Distributions Paid from Return of Capital |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | 198,374 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,506 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | 1,708,565 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,009,024 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | 147,147 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 154,518 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | 40,624 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer ETF | | | 9,529,880 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,930,218 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Core ETF | | | 70,906 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,026 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | 33,472 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | 44,840 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,302 | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Consumer ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | 2,053,052 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 741,080 | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | 387,083 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 165,603 | | | | — | | | | 8,562 | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | 3,286,653 | | | | — | | | | 174,637 | | | | 4,409,451 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 15,923 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 19,358 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 4,452 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification, Section 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into a fair value measurement. Under Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, various inputs are used in determining the value of the ETFs’ investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels as follows:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in an inactive market, prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available representing the ETFs’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The ETFs have adopted the Accounting Standard Update, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Topic 820): Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements which provides guidance on how investment assets and liabilities are to be valued and disclosed. Specifically, the amendment requires reporting entities to disclose: i) the input and valuation techniques used to measure fair value for both recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements for Level 2 or Level 3 positions; ii) transfers between all levels (including Level 1 and Level 2) are required to be disclosed on a gross basis (i.e. transfers out must be disclosed separately from transfers in) as well as the reason(s) for the transfer; and iii) purchases, sales, issuances and settlements must be shown on a gross basis in the Level 3 roll forward rather than as one net number.
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The inputs and methodology used for valuing the securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following summarizes inputs used as of March 31, 2014 in valuing the ETFs’:
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| | Beyond BRICs ETF* | | Brazil Infrastructure ETF** | | China Infrastructure ETF** | | Dividend High Income ETF* | | Consumer ETF* | | Core ETF* | | Dividend Growth ETF* | | Domestic Demand ETF* |
Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 48,968,685 | | | $ | 36,832,141 | | | $ | 9,121,420 | | | $ | 2,824,219 | | | $ | 1,230,716,498 | | | $ | 4,073,971 | | | $ | 1,964,679 | | | $ | 23,309,411 | |
Preferred Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,582 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Level 3
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bond | | | —a | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 48,968,685 | | | $ | 36,832,141 | | | $ | 9,121,420 | | | $ | 2,824,219 | | | $ | 1,230,716,498 | | | $ | 4,076,553 | | | $ | 1,964,679 | | | $ | 23,309,411 | |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
| | India Consumer ETF | | India Infrastructure ETF | | India Small Cap ETF | | Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF |
Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Level 1
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 4,917,204 | | | $ | 17,504,045 | | | $ | 16,521,598 | | | $ | 57,189,125 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Preferred Stock | | | 13,825 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Level 2
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,232,479 | | | | 1,319,234 | | | | 1,458,287 | |
Government | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 724,402 | | | | 688,305 | | | | 485,345 | |
Rights | | | — | | | | 31,848 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 87,335 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Level 3
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,752 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 4,931,029 | | | $ | 17,535,893 | | | $ | 16,531,350 | | | $ | 57,276,460 | | | $ | 1,956,881 | | | $ | 2,007,539 | | | $ | 1,943,632 | |
| * | Please refer to the schedule/consolidated schedule of investments to view securities segregated by country. |
| ** | Please refer to the schedule/consolidated schedule of investments to view securities segregated by industry type. |
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Reconciliation of the investments in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining the fair value during the year ended March 31, 2014:
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| | Beyond BRICs ETF | | India Small Cap ETF |
| | Convertible Bond Financials | | Common Stocks Chemicals |
Balance as of March 31, 2013 | | $ | — | | | $ | 131,907 | |
Realized gain (loss)(1) | | | — | | | | — | |
Change in unrealized depreciation(2) | | | — | | | | (122,155 | ) |
Purchases | | | — | | | | — | |
Sales | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfers into Level 3(3) | | | — | | | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3(4) | | | — | | | | — | |
Balance as of March 31, 2014 | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,752 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investments still held as of March 31, 2014 is: | | $ | — | | | $ | (122,155 | ) |
| 1 | This amount is included in net realized gain (loss) from investment transactions in the Statement of Operations. |
| 2 | This amount is included in the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from investment transactions in the Statement of Operations. Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) includes net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) resulting from changes in investment values during the period and the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation (depreciation) when gains or losses are realized. |
| 3 | Transfers into Level 3 are as a result of the unavailability of a quoted price in an active market for an identical investment or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs. |
| 4 | Transfers out of Level 3 are as a result of the availability of a quoted price in an active market for an identical investment or the availability of other significant observable inputs. |
To estimate fair value, the Trust’s Valuation Committee (the “Committee”) followed procedures established by the Board. The significant inputs for the valuation methodology for the India Small Cap ETF, after consideration of quantitative and fundamental factors, were duration of fair valuation event and an illiquidity discount.
Each Fund values its investments at fair value pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board if (1) market quotations are insufficient or not readily available or (2) Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (“EGA”) believes that the values available are unreliable. The Committee performs certain functions as they relate to the administration and oversight of the Funds’ valuation procedures. Under these procedures, the Committee convenes on a regular and ad-hoc basis to review such securities and considers a number of factors, including valuation methodologies and significant unobservable inputs, when arriving at fair value.
In determining fair valuations, inputs may include duration of fair valuation event, comparable benchmark performance, and an illiquidity discount. Discounts may be applied based on the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. The Committee performs regular reviews of securities that are fair valued for more than five days.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations, fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market existed. Fair valuation could result in a different NAV than a NAV determined by using market quotes.
The following is a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used as of March 31, 2014 in valuing Level 3 securities:
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Beyond BRICs ETF | | Fair Value | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Value of Unobservable Inputs |
Investments in Securities
| | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bond Financials | | $ 0 | | Zero value as bonds are not trading and conversion terms are unknown | | None | | None |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  |
India Small Cap ETF | | Fair Value | | Valuation Technique | | Unobservable Input | | Value of Unobservable Inputs |
Investments in Securities
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks Chemicals | | $9,752 | | Adjustment to market based on duration of fair value event and illiquidity discount | | Illiquidity Discount
| | 88.4% |
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Significant changes in any of the unobservable inputs may significantly impact the fair value measurement. A significant increase (decrease) in the comparable benchmark may result in a corresponding increase (decrease) in fair value. A significant increase (decrease) in the illiquidity discount may result in a corresponding decrease (increase) in fair value.
8. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
The table below displays each ETF’s investment transactions during the year or periods ended March 31, 2014. The Purchases column represents the aggregate purchases of investments excluding cost of in-kind purchases and short-term investments. The Sales column represents the aggregate sales of investments excluding proceeds from in-kind sales and short-term investments. Purchases In-Kind are the aggregate of all in-kind purchases and Sales In-Kind are the aggregate of all proceeds from in-kind sales. The transactions for each of these categories are as follows:
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Funds | | Purchases | | Sales | | Purchases In-Kind | | Sales In-Kind |
Beyond BRICs ETF | | $ | 30,126,512 | | | $ | 11,396,823 | | | $ | 23,109,228 | | | $ | 710,307 | |
Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | 38,145,171 | | | | 62,845,240 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China Infrastructure ETF | | | 1,491,820 | | | | 892,866 | | | | 105,807 | | | | 3,960,155 | |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | 2,429,683 | | | | 1,600,527 | | | | 2,253,823 | | | | 40,615 | |
Consumer ETF | | | 342,891,723 | | | | 161,777,762 | | | | 364,327,778 | | | | 186,486,606 | |
Core ETF | | | 811,460 | | | | 641,871 | | | | 18,399 | | | | 188,421 | |
Dividend Growth ETF | | | 1,374,022 | | | | 1,155,917 | | | | 1,841,650 | | | | 60,766 | |
Domestic Demand ETF | | | 14,212,971 | | | | 11,919,331 | | | | 18,200,121 | | | | 317,479 | |
India Consumer ETF | | | 2,094,701 | | | | 4,129,246 | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Infrastructure ETF | | | 27,355,907 | | | | 49,364,665 | | | | — | | | | — | |
India Small Cap ETF | | | 10,214,235 | | | | 14,510,652 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Low Volatility Dividend ETF | | | 142,331,996 | | | | 120,329,555 | | | | 21,964,277 | | | | 56,277,778 | |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,951,696 | | | | — | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,972,954 | | | | — | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 213,010 | | | | 207,800 | | | | 1,955,122 | | | | — | |
9. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AND OTHER AGREEMENTS
For Dividend High Income ETF, Core ETF and Dividend Growth ETF, EGA served as the sole investment advisor from inception through March 31, 2014 and provided investment advice and management services to each ETF. EGA received an annual fee equal to 0.70% of the average daily net assets of Core ETF and 0.85% for the first billion, 0.75% for the next billion and 0.65% for anything over $2 billion of the average daily net assets of Dividend High Income ETF and Dividend Growth ETF. EGA serves as advisor and TCW Investment Management Company (“TCW”) serves as sub-advisor to Intermediate Investment Term Grade Bond ETF, Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF and Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF. The aggregate annual advisory fees equal 0.65% of the average daily net assets from each of those Funds, a portion of which goes to TCW for a sub-advisory fee.
For the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 the Trust and EGA had entered into a written fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement pursuant to which EGA agreed to reduce and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the annual operating expenses of each ETF (excluding any taxes, interest, brokerage fees and non-routine expenses) from exceeding 0.85% of average daily net assets (0.70% for Core ETF and 0.89% for India Consumer ETF) at least until July 31, 2013. Under this fee waiver and expense assumption agreement, EGA retained the right to seek reimbursement from each ETF of fees previously waived or expenses previously assumed to the extent such fees were waived or expenses were assumed within three years of such reimbursement, and provided such reimbursement does not cause an ETF to exceed any applicable fee waiver or expense limitation agreement that was in place at the time the fees were waived or expenses assumed.
Effective April 1, 2013, EGA replaced the current fee and expense structure with a unified fee (“Unified Fee”) for all of the series of the Trust. Under the Unified Fee, EGA took on the contractual obligation to pay all ordinary operating expenses of the ETFs without any increase in EGA’s advisory fee. The ETFs were previously obligated to pay these expenses through March 31, 2013, although EGA had entered into annual voluntary expense waiver and reimbursement agreements that capped an ETF’s ordinary operating expenses at the same rate as EGA’s advisory fee. Under the Unified Fee, EGA pays all of the ordinary operating expenses of each series of the Trust, except for the fee payment under the investment advisory agreements between EGA and the Trust, payments under each series’ 12b-1 plan (if ever implemented), brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, litigation expenses and other non-routine or extraordinary expenses.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
March 31, 2014
Effective July 1, 2013, the advisory fee for Consumer ETF changed from 0.85% of the average daily net assets to the following tiered structure: 0.85% of average daily net assets up to $1 billion; 0.75% of average daily net assets between $1 billion and $2 billion; 0.70% of average daily next assets over and above $2 billion.
Effective October 1, 2013, the Trust and EGA, advisor to the Beyond BRICs ETF, have entered into a written fee waiver agreement (“Fee Waiver Agreement”) pursuant to which EGA has agreed to waive its advisory fee to 0.58% of the Beyond BRICs ETF’s average daily net assets. The Fee Waiver Agreement will remain in effect and will be contractually binding for two years. The Fee Waiver Agreement may be terminated at any time by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, but may not be terminated by EGA during the term of the Fee Waiver Agreement. The Fee Waiver Agreement shall automatically terminate upon the termination of the Advisory Agreement or, with respect to the Fund, in the event of merger or liquidation of the Fund.
The Bank of New York Mellon serves as the ETFs’ Administrator, Custodian, Fund Accountant and Transfer Agent pursuant to a Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement, a Custody Agreement and a Transfer Agency and Service Agreement, as the case may be.
For the period from April 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013, ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“AFS”), an affiliate of the Distributor, provided a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer as well as certain additional compliance support functions under a Compliance Services Agreement. AFS also provided a Principal Financial Officer to the Trust under a PFO Services Agreement. As compensation for the foregoing services, AFS received certain out of pocket costs, which were accrued daily and paid monthly by the ETFs. Effective March 1, 2013, the Board appointed an officer of EGA to serve as Principal Financial Officer to the Trust.
Effective as of March 1, 2013, EGA and ALPS Fund Services, Inc. entered into an amended Compliance Services Agreement whereby, AFS will provide a Chief Compliance Officer and an Anti-Money Laundering Officer to the Trust as well as certain additional compliance support functions. As compensation for the foregoing services, AFS will receive certain out of pocket costs and fixed fees, which will be accrued for by the Trust and paid for by EGA under the written fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement. Commencing April 1, 2013, such fees are paid by EGA out of the Unified Fee (defined above).
10. CREATION AND REDEMPTION TRANSACTIONS
The ETFs issue and redeem shares on a continuous basis at NAV in blocks of 50,000 shares called “Creation Units.” Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of an ETF.
Only “Authorized Participants” may purchase or redeem shares directly from an ETF. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or do not have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the ETFs. Rather, most retail investors will purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
Except as discussed below, the consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of an ETF generally consists of the in-kind deposit of a designated portfolio of equity securities, which constitutes a representation of the corresponding Underlying Index and an amount of cash. The consideration for the purchase of Creation Units of the Brazil Infrastructure ETF, India Consumer ETF, India Infrastructure ETF and India Small Cap ETF consists solely of cash in U.S. dollars. Investors transacting in Creation Units for cash pay an additional variable charge to compensate the relevant ETF for brokerage and market impact expenses relating to investing in portfolio securities. This charge is either debited or credited to Paid-in Capital.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In preparing these financial statements, the Funds’ management has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. Since March 31, 2014, the following Funds paid dividends:
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Fund Name | | Ticker | | Per Share Distributed | | Payable Date |
Dividend High Income ETF | | | EMHD | | | $ | 0.27530 | | | | 4/30/2014 | |
Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | SEMF | | | $ | 0.01438 | | | | 4/30/2014 | |
Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | IEMF | | | $ | 0.05288 | | | | 4/30/2014 | |
Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | LEMF | | | $ | 0.06645 | | | | 4/30/2014 | |
Other than the above distributions, no notable events have occurred between year-end and the issuance of the financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees and
Shareholders of EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF, EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF, EGShares China Infrastructure ETF, EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF, EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF and EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, each a series of shares of beneficial interest of the EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust, including the schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2014, and the related statements of operations for the year or periods then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights for each of the respective years or periods presented. We have also audited the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities of EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF, EGShares India Consumer ETF, EGShares India Infrastructure ETF, EGShares India Small Cap ETF and EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, each a series of shares of beneficial interest in the EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust, including the consolidated schedules of investments, as of March 31, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the year then ended, and the consolidated statements of changes in net assets and consolidated financial highlights for each of the respective years or periods presented. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of March 31, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers and by other appropriate auditing procedures where responses from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF, EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF, EGShares China Infrastructure ETF, EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF, EGShares India Consumer ETF, EGShares India Infrastructure ETF, EGShares India Small Cap ETF, EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, and EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF as of March 31, 2014, and the results of their operations for the year or periods then ended, and the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights for each of the years or periods presented, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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BBD, LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 29, 2014
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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)
Federal Tax Status of Dividends Declared during the Tax Year
For Federal income tax purposes, dividends from short-term capital gains are classified as ordinary income. The percentage of ordinary income distribution designated as qualifying for the corporate dividend received deduction (“DRD”), and the individual qualified dividend rate (“QDI”) is presented below.
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Funds | | DRD | | QDI |
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 42.00 | % |
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 2.00 | % |
EGShares Dividend High Income ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 72.00 | % |
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares India Consumer ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 00.0 | % |
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares India Small Cap ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 100.00 | % |
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 00.0 | % |
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 00.0 | % |
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF | | | 00.0% | | | | 00.0 | % |
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Board Review and Approval of Advisory Contracts (Unaudited)
At the February 27, 2014 meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust (the “Trust”), the Board, including those Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”)) of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the investment advisory agreements (collectively, the “Advisory Agreement”) between Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (“EGA”) and the Trust with respect to EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF, EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF, EGShares India Infrastructure ETF, EGShares China Infrastructure ETF, EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF, EGShares India Small Cap ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF, EGShares India Consumer ETF, and EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”), for the period March 1, 2014 until February 28, 2015. Under the Advisory Agreement, EGA is obligated to pay all of the ordinary operating expenses of each Fund (the “Unified Fee”).
In connection with considering approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met in executive session with independent counsel, who provided assistance and advice. In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed the materials provided for the Meeting by EGA, including: (i) a copy of the Advisory Agreement; (ii) information describing the nature, quality, and extent of the services that EGA provides and expects to provide to the Funds, and the fees that EGA charges for such services; (iii) information concerning the business, operations and compliance program of EGA; (iv) a copy of the current Form ADV for EGA; and (v) a memorandum from Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP (“Stradley Ronon”), counsel to the Trust and EGA, on the responsibilities of trustees in considering investment advisory arrangements under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Board considered data compiled by ETF Database, an independent data provider, comparing the advisory fees, expenses and performance of the Funds with fees and expenses of other ETFs with similar investment objectives and policies. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the ETF Database report was useful and reliable for the purpose of reviewing the Advisory Agreement.
During their review of this information, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, focused on and analyzed the factors that the Board deemed relevant, including: the nature, quality, and extent of the services provided, and to be provided, to each Fund by EGA; the personnel and operations of EGA; the profitability to EGA under the Advisory Agreement; any “fall-out” benefits to EGA (i.e., the ancillary benefits realized due to a relationship with the Trust); and possible conflicts of interest.
In particular, the Board considered and reviewed the following with respect to each Fund:
(a) The nature, extent, and quality of services provided to each Fund by EGA. The Board reviewed the services that EGA has provided, and is expected to provide, for each Fund. In connection with the advisory services provided to each Fund, the Board noted EGA’s significant responsibilities as the Funds’ investment advisor, including: implementation of the investment management program of each Fund; management of the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of the assets in each Fund; determining daily baskets of deposit securities and cash components; executing portfolio security trades for purchases and redemptions of Fund shares conducted on a cash-in-lieu basis, as well as during index rebalances and reconstitutions; management of intermediate Mauritius Companies for those Funds with significant investments in India; and oversight of general portfolio compliance with relevant law. The Board noted that it had reviewed and considered most, if not all, of these items at its meetings throughout the course of the year.
The Board reviewed EGA’s experience, resources, strengths and its prior performance as an advisor and sub-advisor to the Funds. Based on their consideration and review of the foregoing information, the Board concluded that each Fund was likely to continue to benefit from the nature, quality, and extent of these services, as well as EGA’s ability to render such services based on its experience, operations and resources.
(b) Comparison of services provided and fees charged by EGA and other investment advisors to similar clients, and the cost of the services provided. The Board compared both the services rendered and the fees paid pursuant to the Advisory Agreements for each Fund that is currently listed for trading on an exchange (the “Operational Funds”) to contracts of other registered investment advisors providing services to similar ETFs. In particular, the Board compared each Fund’s advisory fee and expense ratio to the advisory fees and expense ratios of other ETFs considered to be in such Fund’s peer group, as chosen by ETF Database for periods that the Funds were in operation through December 31, 2013.
The Board noted that the advisory fee of the EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF was below the median fees charged by other funds in the Fund’s peer group. The Board also noted that the total expenses of the Fund were also below the median total expenses of other funds in the Fund’s peer group.
The Board noted that the advisory fees of the EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF, EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF, EGShares India Small Cap ETF and EGShares India Infrastructure ETF were between the median and the maximum range of fees charged by other funds in each Fund’s peer group. The Board also noted that the total expenses of these Funds were between the median and the maximum range of total expenses of other funds in each Fund’s respective peer group.
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Board Review and Approval of Advisory Contracts (Unaudited) (continued)
The Board noted that the advisory fee of the EGShares India Consumer ETF was equal to the maximum range of fees charged by other funds in the Fund’s peer group. The Board also noted that the total expenses of the Fund were between the median and the maximum range of total expenses of other funds in the Fund’s peer group.
The Board noted that the advisory fee for each of the EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (after giving effect to breakpoints), EGShares China Infrastructure ETF, EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF and Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF was above the maximum range of fees charged by other funds in each Fund’s peer group. The Board also noted that the total expenses of the Funds were above the maximum range of total expenses of other funds in each Fund’s respective peer group.
The Board considered the appropriateness of the investment advisory fees and expense ratios of the Funds under the Unified Fee compared to the fees and expenses of the ETFs in the peer groups selected by ETF Database. The Board received information regarding the costs, including operational costs borne by EGA under the Unified Fee, and profitability of EGA in connection with serving as advisor to each Fund. The Board also received information regarding the additional costs of operating the Funds that invest in a related Mauritius Company in order to invest directly in Indian companies, which increases the operational costs for those Funds. The Board noted EGA’s assumption of the contractual obligation to limit each Fund’s expenses through the Unified Fee, which cannot be changed without shareholder approval.
After comparing each Fund’s fees and expenses with those of other funds in each Fund’s peer group, including for those Funds whose fees and expenses were at or above the maximum range compared to their peer groups, and in light of the nature, quality, and extent of services provided by EGA and the costs incurred by EGA in rendering those services and absorbing the Funds’ ordinary operating expenses under the Unified Fee, the Board concluded that the fees paid to EGA with respect to each Fund were fair and reasonable.
(c) EGA’s profitability and the extent to which economies of scale were realized as each Fund grew and whether fee levels reflect such economies of scale. With respect to each Operational Fund, the Board received information and reviewed EGA’s profitability and/or the extent to which EGA supported each Operational Fund’s net expense ratio. The Board then considered economies of scale and the asset level of each Fund. EGA informed the Board that certain of the Funds were not yet at a sufficient size to be experiencing economies of scale, and that EGA would consider addressing economies of scale when assets under management reached appropriate levels. The Board noted that breakpoints had been established for EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF. The Board received information regarding EGA’s financial condition and reviewed EGA’s financial statements. The Board concluded that EGA’s level of profitability with respect to each of the Operational Funds was reasonable and consistent with the level of services that EGA provides to the Funds.
(d) Investment performance of EGA. The Board considered the investment performance of the Operational Funds, including tracking error. In particular, the Board considered the investment performance of the Operational Funds relative to their stated objective to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the applicable underlying index that is referenced in each Fund’s investment objective, and EGA’s success in reaching each Fund’s objectives. The Board noted that tracking error data had been provided to the Board throughout the year by EGA.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF ranged from -1.38% to 0.26% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Emerging Markets Brazil Infrastructure ETF ranged from -0.32% to 0.22% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Emerging Markets China Infrastructure ETF ranged from -0.24% to 0.12% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF ranged from 0.02% to 0.14% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF ranged from -0.20% to 0.22% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Domestic Demand ETF ranged from -0.43% to 0.14% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF ranged from -0.50% to 0.51% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
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Board Review and Approval of Advisory Contracts (Unaudited) (concluded)
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares India Consumer ETF ranged from -0.22% to 0.31% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Emerging Markets India Infrastructure ETF ranged from -0.10% to 1.55% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board noted that the tracking error for EGShares Emerging Markets India Small Cap ETF ranged from -0.10% to 1.53% for each of the four quarters of 2013.
The Board was informed that comparative data on tracking errors of other ETFs was not readily available. The Board noted, however, that the tracking error of the Funds was generally within 1%, with only a small number of temporary exceptions, which EGA believed was consistent with industry standards. The Board also received and considered information about the premium/discount history of the Funds, which illustrated the number of times that the market price of the Funds trading on the secondary market closed above or below the NAV of the Funds, and by how much, measured in basis points.
Conclusion. No single factor was determinative to the decision of the Board. Based on the foregoing and such other matters as were deemed relevant, such as the Unified Fee and other reports that the Board had received and reviewed throughout the year, the Board concluded that the advisory fees and total expense ratios were reasonable in relation to the services provided, and to be provided, by EGA to each Fund, as well as the costs incurred and benefits gained by EGA in providing such services. As a result, the Board determined that the approval of the Advisory Agreement with EGA was in the best interest of each Fund and their shareholders.
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Board Review and Approval of Sub-Advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
At the November 14, 2013 meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust (the “Trust”), the Board, including those Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”)) of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (“EGA”) and TCW Investment Management Company (“TCW”) with respect to the EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF, EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF and EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF series of the Trust (each, a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”). Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, EGA is obligated to pay TCW’s sub-advisory fee, along with all of the other ordinary operating expenses of each Fund, out of EGA’s investment advisory fee (the “Unified Fee”).
In connection with considering approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met in executive session with independent counsel, who provided assistance and advice. In considering the approval of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed the materials provided for the Meeting by EGA and TCW, including: (i) a copy of the Sub-Advisory Agreement; (ii) information describing the nature, quality, and extent of the services that TCW expects to provide to the Funds, and the fees that TCW charges for such services; (iii) information concerning the financial condition, business, operations, portfolio management team and compliance program of TCW; (iv) a copy of the current Form ADV for TCW; and (v) a memorandum from Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP (“Stradley Ronon”), counsel to the Trust and EGA, on the responsibilities of trustees in considering investment advisory arrangements under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Board considered data compiled by ETF Database, an independent data provider, comparing the advisory fees, expenses and performance of the Funds with fees and expenses of other ETFs with similar investment objectives and policies. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the ETF Database report was useful and reliable for the purpose of reviewing the Sub-Advisory Agreement.
During their review of this information, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, focused on and analyzed the factors that the Board deemed relevant, including: the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided to each Fund by TCW; the personnel and operations of TCW; the investment performance of the Funds; the profitability to TCW under the Sub-Advisory Agreement; any “fall-out” benefits to TCW (i.e., the ancillary benefits realized due to a relationship with the Trust); and possible conflicts of interest.
In particular, the Board considered and reviewed the following with respect to each Fund:
(a) The nature, extent, and quality of services to be provided to each Fund by TCW. The Board reviewed the services that TCW is expected to provide to each Fund. In connection with the sub-advisory services to be provided to each Fund, the Board noted TCW’s significant responsibilities as the Funds’ sub-adviser, including: implementation of the investment management program of each Fund; management of the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of the assets in each Fund and ensuring compliance with the investment strategies, policies, and limitations of the Funds; determining daily baskets of deposit securities and cash components; making determinations with respect to alternative cash management vehicles and securities lending collateral investments; and oversight of general portfolio compliance with relevant law. The Board considered the successful performance of TCW in managing other emerging market fixed income investment products.
The Board reviewed TCW’s emerging market fixed income portfolio management team, including the team’s performance, staffing, skills and compensation program. The Board considered various other products, portfolios and entities that are advised by TCW; the allocation of assets and expenses among and within them; their relative fees and reasons for differences in fees; and potential conflicts of interest. The Board considered the selection and due diligence process employed by EGA in proposing TCW as the sub-adviser to the Funds, including the due diligence undertaken with respect to TCW’s compliance capabilities, and efforts to integrate TCW’s operations, policies, procedures and compliance functions with those of EGA.
Based on their consideration and review of the foregoing information, the Board concluded that each Fund was likely to benefit from the nature, quality, and extent of these services, as well as TCW’s ability to render such services based on its experience, operations and resources.
(b) Comparison of services provided and fees charged by TCW and other investment advisers to similar clients, and the cost of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by TCW from the relationship with the Funds. The Board compared both the services to be rendered by TCW and the proposed sub-advisory fees to be paid to TCW pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement for each Fund to those of other similar ETFs. The Board noted that TCW’s sub-advisory fees would be paid by EGA from its investment advisory fees to TCW as part of the Unified Fee, and accordingly the expenses of the Funds would not increase as a result of adding TCW as a sub-adviser. The Board further noted that TCW’s sub-advisory fees were the product of arms-length negotiations between EGA and TCW. The Board considered the allocation of the investment advisory fee between EGA and TCW in light of the nature, extent and quality of the investment management services expected to be provided by EGA and TCW. The Board also considered the extent to which TCW may derive ancillary benefits from the Funds’ operations.
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Board Review and Approval of Sub-Advisory Agreement (Unaudited) (concluded)
The Board compared each Fund’s proposed sub-advisory fees and projected expense ratios for the first year of operations to other ETFs considered to be in each Fund’s peer group. The Board noted that the Funds’ proposed sub-advisory fees and expenses under the Unified Fee were in the lower range of each Fund’s respective peer group. The Board also noted that each Fund’s overall management fees and expense ratios had previously been reviewed and approved by the Board in connection with the approval of the investment advisory agreement with EGA on behalf of each of the Funds.
After comparing each Fund’s fees and expenses with those of other funds in each Fund’s peer group, and in light of the nature, quality, and extent of services to be provided by TCW and the costs expected to be incurred by TCW in rendering those services, the Board concluded that the sub-advisory fees proposed to be paid to TCW with respect to each Fund were fair and reasonable.
(c) TCW’s profitability and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as each Fund grows and whether fee levels would reflect such economies of scale. The Board considered the cost of the services to be provided and the profits to be realized by TCW from its relationship with the Funds. The Board noted that it could not evaluate TCW’s profitability with respect to the Funds as they had not commenced operations.
The Board then considered economies of scale realized by TCW as the Funds grow larger and the extent to which they are shared with fund shareholders, as for example, in the level of the investment management and sub-advisory fees charged, in the quality and efficiency of services rendered and in increased capital commitments benefiting the Funds directly or indirectly. Since the Funds had not commenced operations, the Board concluded that economies of scale were difficult to assess at this time.
(d) Investment performance of TCW. The Board noted that, as TCW has not provided any services to the Funds, there was no investment performance of TCW with respect to the Funds. As noted earlier, the Board did consider the investment performance of TCW in managing other emerging market fixed income investment products. The Board was informed that EGA and TCW would monitor the tracking error for each Fund daily, noting some degree of tracking error can be expected due to the Funds’ investments in emerging market securities. The factors that impact tracking error were also discussed with the Board, noting that it was TCW’s goal to keep index tracking error in the Funds to a minimum.
Conclusion. No single factor was determinative to the decision of the Board. Based on the foregoing and such other matters as were deemed relevant, such as the presentations and materials that the Board had received and reviewed at the Meeting, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that: (i) the Funds were likely to benefit from the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided by TCW, as well as TCW’s ability to render such services based on its experience, operations and resources; and (ii) in light of the nature, quality, and extent of services proposed to be provided by TCW to the Funds, and the costs expected to be incurred and benefits expected to be gained by TCW in rendering those services, the proposed sub-advisory fee and the projected total expenses of the Funds under the Unified Fee were fair and reasonable compared with other funds in each Fund’s peer group, as chosen by ETF Database. As a result, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, decided to approve the Sub-Advisory Agreement with TCW for the Funds.
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Board Review and Approval of EGShares Blue Chip ETF Advisory Agreement (Unaudited)
At the February 27, 2014 meeting (the “Meeting”) of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust (the “Trust”), the Board, including those Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”)) of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between Emerging Global Advisors, LLC (“EGA”) and the Trust with respect to the EGShares Blue Chip ETF (the “Fund”). Under the Advisory Agreement, EGA is obligated to pay all of the ordinary operating expenses of the Fund (the “Unified Fee”).
In connection with considering approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met in executive session with independent counsel, who provided assistance and advice. In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed the materials provided for the Meeting by EGA, including: (i) a copy of the Advisory Agreement; (ii) information describing the nature, quality, and extent of the services that EGA expects to provide to the Fund, and the fees that EGA proposes to charge for such services; (iii) information concerning the business, operations and compliance program of EGA; (iv) a copy of the current Form ADV for EGA; and (v) a memorandum from Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP (“Stradley Ronon”), counsel to the Trust and EGA, on the responsibilities of trustees in considering investment advisory arrangements under the 1940 Act. In addition, the Board considered data compiled by EGA comparing the advisory fee and expenses of the Fund with fees and expenses of other ETFs from an unaffiliated third party proprietary database, consisting of U.S.-listed ETFs with investment objectives, indexes and underlying holdings that EGA expected to be similar to the Fund (the “Peer Group”). The Board discussed the criteria used by EGA for selecting the Peer Group. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the EGA report was useful and reliable for the purpose of reviewing the Advisory Agreement.
During their review of this information, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, focused on and analyzed the factors that the Board deemed relevant, including: the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided to the Fund by EGA; the personnel and operations of EGA; the profitability to EGA under the Advisory Agreement; any “fall-out” benefits to EGA (i.e., the ancillary benefits realized due to a relationship with the Trust); and possible conflicts of interest.
In particular, the Board considered and reviewed the following with respect to the Fund:
(a) The nature, extent, and quality of services to be provided to the Fund by EGA. The Board reviewed the services that EGA is expected to provide to the Fund. In connection with the advisory services to be provided to the Fund, the Board noted EGA’s significant responsibilities as the Fund’s investment adviser, including: implementation of the investment management program of the Fund; management of the day-to-day investment and reinvestment of the assets in the Fund; determining daily baskets of deposit securities and cash components; executing portfolio security trades for purchases and redemptions of Fund shares conducted on a cash-in-lieu basis, as well as during index rebalances and reconstitutions; and oversight of general portfolio compliance with relevant law.
The Board reviewed EGA’s experience, resources, strengths and its prior performance as an adviser and sub-adviser to other series of the Trust. Based on their consideration and review of the foregoing information, the Board concluded that the Fund was likely to benefit from the nature, quality, and extent of these services, as well as EGA’s ability to render such services based on its experience, operations and resources.
(b) Comparison of services provided and fees charged by EGA and other investment advisers to similar clients, and the cost of the services to be provided. The Board compared both the services to be rendered and the fees to be paid pursuant to the Advisory Agreement for the Fund to contracts of other registered investment advisers providing services to similar ETFs. In particular, the Board compared the Fund’s proposed advisory fee and projected expense ratio to the advisory fees and expense ratios of other ETFs considered to be in the Fund’s Peer Group.
The Board noted that the advisory fee and expenses of the Fund were above the median advisory fees and expenses charged by other funds in the Peer Group, but were below the maximum advisory fees and expenses in the Peer Group. The Board considered the appropriateness of the proposed advisory fee and expense ratio of the Fund under the Unified Fee compared to the fees and expenses of the ETFs in the Peer Group selected by EGA. The Board received information regarding the costs, including operational costs borne by EGA under the Unified Fee. The Board noted EGA’s assumption of the contractual obligation to limit the Fund’s expenses through the Unified Fee could not be changed without shareholder approval.
After comparing the Fund’s fees and expenses with those of other funds in the Peer Group, and in light of the nature, quality, and extent of services to be provided by EGA and the costs incurred by EGA in rendering those services and absorbing the Fund’s ordinary operating expenses under the Unified Fee, the Board concluded that the fees to be paid to EGA with respect to the Fund were fair and reasonable.
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Board Review and Approval of EGShares Blue Chip ETF Advisory Agreement (Unaudited) (concluded)
(c) EGA’s profitability and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels would reflect such economies of scale. The Board noted that, because the Fund had not commenced operations, it was not possible to assess either EGA’s profitability or the potential for economies of scale. EGA informed the Board that it would report on its profitability and consider addressing economies of scale when assets under management for the Fund reached appropriate levels. The Board did consider EGA’s profitability with respect to other series of the Trust, noting that EGA had in the past introduced breakpoints to its advisory fee for certain series of the Trust when assets under management had reached a significant size.
(d) Investment performance of EGA. The Board noted that, because the Fund had not commenced operations, it was not possible to assess EGA’s investment performance with respect to the Fund. The Board did consider EGA’s investment performance with respect to other series of the Trust relative to their stated investment objectives to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and yield performance of the applicable underlying index that is referenced in each series’ investment objective, and EGA’s success in reaching each series’ objectives, including tracking error.
Conclusion. No single factor was determinative to the decision of the Board. Based on the foregoing and such other matters as were deemed relevant, such as the Unified Fee, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the advisory fee and total expense ratio were reasonable in relation to the services to be provided by EGA to the Fund, as well as the costs to be incurred and benefits to be gained by EGA in providing such services. As a result, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that the approval of the Advisory Agreement with EGA would be in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.
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Board of Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)
The Trustees and officers of the Trust, along with their principal occupations over the past five years and their affiliations, if any, with EGA, are listed below. Unless otherwise noted, the address of each Trustee of the Trust is 171 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about Fund Trustee and is available, without charge, upon request at 171 East Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450.
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with Trust | | Term of Office(1) and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex(2) Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
Independent Trustees
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Robert Willens, 1946 | | Trustee | | Since 2009 | | Robert Willens, LLC (tax consulting), President, since January 2008. | | 42 | | Daxor Corp. (Medical Products and Biotechnology), since 2004. |
Ron Safir, 1951 | | Trustee | | Since 2009 | | Retired, since 2008. | | 42 | | None |
Jeffrey D. Haroldson, 1957 | | Trustee | | Since 2009 | | Bridgeton Holdings LLC (real estate investment and development), Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel, since 2013; Ridgewood Capital Advisors LLC (consulting and business advisory services), President since 2012; HDG Mansur Capital Group, LLC (international real estate company), President and Chief Operating Officer, 2004 to 2011. | | 42 | | None |
Interested Trustees
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Robert C. Holderith3, 1960 | | Trustee and President | | Since 2008 | | Emerging Global Advisors, LLC, Managing Member and Chief Executive Officer, since September 2008. | | 42 | | None |
| 1 | Each Trustee holds office for an indefinite term. |
| 2 | The “Fund Complex” consists of the Frontier Diversified Core Fund and the Trust, which together consist of forty-two funds. As of 3/31/14, sixteen of the forty-two funds were operational. |
| 3 | Mr. Holderith is considered to be an “interested person” of the Trust as defined in the 1940 Act, due to his relationship with EGA, the Funds’ Advisor. |
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Board of Trustees and Officers (Unaudited) (concluded)
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Term of Office(1) and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years |
Officers
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Marten S. Hoekstra Emerging Global Advisors, LLC 155 West 19th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10011 1960 | | Executive Vice President
| | Since 2011 | | Chief Executive Officer, Emerging Global Advisors, LLC, since January 2011; Board of Directors, Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, 2006 – 2011; UBS (and its predecessor, PaineWebber), 1983 – 2009 (including various executive positions starting in 2001). |
Susan M. Ciccarone Emerging Global Advisors, LLC 155 West 19th Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10011 1973 | | Principal Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer | | Since 2013 | | Emerging Global Advisors, LLC, Member and Chief Financial Officer since August 2012. Goldman, Sachs & Co., Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group, since October 2009. UBS Investment Bank, Executive Director, Director, Associate Director, 2002 – 2009. |
Melanie H. Zimdars ALPS Fund Services, Inc. 1290 Broadway Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80203 1976 | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Since 2010 | | ALPS Fund Services, Inc., Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, since September 2009; ALPS ETF Trust, Chief Compliance Officer, since December 2009; EGA EGShares Funds Trust, Chief Compliance Officer, since March 2010; EGA Diversified Core Fund since November 2013; ALPS Variable Investment Trust, Chief Compliance Officer, since September 2009; BPV Family of Funds, Chief Compliance Officer since September 2011; Broadview Opportunity Trust, Chief Compliance Officer since November 2013; Liberty All-Star Equity Fund and Liberty All-Star Growth Fund, Inc., Chief Compliance Officer, since December 2009. |
| 1 | Officers of the Trust are elected by the Trustees and serve at the pleasure of the Board. |
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General Information (Unaudited)
Investment Advisor
Emerging Global Advisors, LLC
155 West 19th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10011
Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon
101 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10286
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
BBD, LLP
1835 Market Street, 26th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
You may obtain a description of the EGShares Funds’ proxy voting, policies, procedures and information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 (available by August 31) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-800-4347 or visiting the Funds website www.egshares.com, or by accessing the Securities Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) website at www.sec.gov. Such reports may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202-942-8090.
Each of the Funds’ premium/discount information that is current as of the most recent quarter-end is available by visiting www.egshares.com or by calling 1-201-389-6872.
The Trust files complete schedules of the portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters on Form N-Q. The Form N-Q is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-SEC-0330, or by accessing the SEC’s website, at www.sec.gov. It may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC.
This report has been prepared for shareholders and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Funds’ objectives and policies, experience of its management, marketability of shares and other information.
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171 East Ridgewood Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
(201)389-6872
(888)800-4EGS(4347)
www.egshares.com
EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust
EGShares Beyond BRICs ETF
EGShares Brazil Infrastructure ETF
EGShares China Infrastructure ETF
EGShares EM Dividend High Income ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Consumer ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Core ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Dividend Growth ETF
EGShares Emerging Markets Domestic Demand ETF
EGShares India Consumer ETF
EGShares India Infrastructure ETF
EGShares India Small Cap ETF
EGShares Low Volatility Emerging Markets Dividend ETF
EGShares TCW EM Intermediate Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
EGShares TCW EM Long Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
EGShares TCW EM Short Term Investment Grade Bond ETF
EGShares are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
| (a) | The Registrant, as of the end of the period covered by this report, has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Registrant or a third party. |
| (c) | There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of ethics description. |
| (d) | The Registrant has not granted any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the Registrant or a third party, that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions. |
| (f) | Pursuant to Item 12(a)(1), the Registrant is attaching as an exhibit a copy of its code of ethics that applies to Registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. |
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that its Audit Committee has one “audit committee financial expert”, as that term is defined under Items 3(b) and 3(c), serving on its Audit Committee. Mr. Robert Willens, the Registrant’s audit committee financial expert, is “independent”, as that term is defined under Item 3(a)(2).
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Audit Fees
| (a) | The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the Registrant's annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years are $177,500 for 2014 and $278,000 for 2013. |
Audit-Related Fees
| (b) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant's financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item are $0 for 2014 and $0 for 2013. |
Tax Fees
| (c) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning are $30,000 for 2014 and $44,000 for 2013. The Tax Fees represent services provided in connection with the preparation of tax returns and year-end distribution review. |
All Other Fees
| (d) | The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item are $0 for 2014 and $0 for 2013. |
| (e)(1) | Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. |
Per Rule 2-01(c)(7)(A) and the charter of the Registrant’s Audit Committee, the Audit Committee approves and recommends the principal accountant for the Registrant, pre-approves (i) the principal accountant’s provision of all audit and permissible non-audit services to the Registrant (including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the principal accountant), and (ii) the principal accountant’s provision of any permissible non-audit services to the Registrant’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”), sub-adviser or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with any investment adviser or sub-adviser, if the engagement relates directly to the operations of the financial reporting of the Trust.
| (e)(2) | The percentage of services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item that were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X are as follows: |
| (f) | The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement to audit the Registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees was less than fifty percent. |
| (g) | The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the Registrant's accountant for services rendered to the Registrant, and rendered to the Registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the Registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the Registrant was $0 for 2014 and $0 for 2013. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed registrants.
The Registrant is an issuer as defined in Section 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and has a separately-designated standing Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of such Act. All of the Board’s independent Trustees, Robert Willens, Ron Safir and Jeffrey D. Haroldson, are members of Audit Committee.
Item 6. Investments.
| (a) | Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which the shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s board of trustees, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)). |
| (b) | There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Exhibits.
| (a)(1) | Code of ethics, or any amendment thereto, that is the subject of disclosure required by Item 2 is attached hereto. |
| (a)(2) | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto. |
| (b) | Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) | | EGA Emerging Global Shares Trust |
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By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Robert C. Holderith Robert C. Holderith, President (principal executive officer) |
Date: June 6, 2014
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Robert C. Holderith Robert C. Holderith, President (principal executive officer) |
Date: June 6, 2014
By (Signature and Title)* | | /s/ Susan M. Ciccarone Susan M. Ciccarone, Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) |
Date: June 6, 2014
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.