National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF · NASDAQ:NSI
National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF — Investor Presentation (April 2024)
30 slides from National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF's investor presentation, April 2024
Slide 1: National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF
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Slide 2: NSI Basics
NSI BASICS The Objective The National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the results, before fees and expenses, of the Alerian National Security Emerging Markets Index (the “Index”). The Fund is wholly owned by National Security Index and is 100% independent of Wall Stre
Slide 3: NSI Moral Code
NSI MORAL CODE The National Security Governance Investing Process was founded on a set of moral principles: © ap Always support American Never damage U.S. national Human rights are inherent to servicemembers by denying capital security for financial gain. national security. to foreign companies that
Slide 4: Investing Process
INVESTING PROCESS The National Security Governance Investing Process behind NSI is modeled on the U.S. Intelligence Cycle. Planning & Direction Professional Open Source Intelligence tools and methods Dissemination & Integration Intelligence Community Analytic Standards Continual evaluation and feedb
Slide 5: The NSG Filter
THE NSG FILTER a 7 VettaFi BASELINE | e a | EMERGING, Alerian is part of VettaFi, a leading index provider The National Security Governance process filters MARKETS | R g 2 i Ps i INDEX with over $18 billion in assets under benchmark. out companies that test positive for one of nine a 7 investment sc
Slide 6: NSG Screens
NSG SCREENS Sanctions Company subject to U.S. Government sanctions, designations, or executive orders Defense Contractor or Supplier Supplier of defense-related items/services to the People's Liberation Army or Russian Armed Forces Dual-Use Items Company provides controlled items with dual-use capab
Slide 7: Index Performance vs. Leading EM Indexes
INDEX PERFORMANCE V ing EM Ir The underlying Index has outperformed leading EM benchmarks since launch date. "21 March 2022 is the launch date of the index. WW/W.NATIONALSECURITYINDEX.COM Index vs. Benchmarks (Total Returns) (21 March 2022 - 28 March 2024)* 75 150 125 100 oS 0.50 O25 See = ae 0.25 1
Slide 8: Index Breakdown
INDEX BREAKDOWN Sector Allocation r | 9° 3 é 2 5 2 = o 8 ES g s folaings are subject to change and do not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security, WV/W.NATIONALS! Top 10 Holdings
Slide 9: ETF Performance
ETF PERFORMANCE for eriod Ending THE NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGING MARKETS INDEX ETF IS AN OPTIMIZED VERSION OF THE UNDERLYING INDEX. [By National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF - NAV [By Nationat Security Emerging Markets Index ETF - Market Price IB Msci EM (Emerging Markets) Net (USD) Quarter to
Slide 10: Examples of Excluded Companies
wa ccawy Examples of Excluded Companies Wall Street’s largest emerging markets indexes include national security threats and human rights violators. NSI decided to take action. WWW.NATIONALSECURITYINDEX.COM
Slide 11: AECC Aviation Power
©) © © NSI Company Report + Manufactures engines for Chinese military and civilian aircraft. + Identified as Communist Chinese Military Company Subsidiary by U.S. Government.(? + On Commerce Department Military End-User List, meaning the U.S. Government restricts sensitive exports to AECC Aviation P
Slide 12: AviChina Industry & Technology
© © © NSI Company Report + Engaged in research, development, manufacture, and sale of military and civilian aviation products. + AviChina identified as a Communist Chinese Military Company Subsidiary by U.S. Government.) + Parent Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) is one of the world’s la
Slide 13: China CSSC Holdings Ltd.
CHINA CSSC HOLDINGS LTD. NSI Company Report + Key component of China's offensive naval buildup. + China CSSC Holdings owns and operates Jiangnan Shipyard, where China’s new aircraft carriers are built.” + Identified as Communist Chinese Military Company Subsidiary by U.S. Government.2) + Parent Chin
Slide 14: ZTE
NSI Company Report + The Federal Communications Commission designated ZTE “a national security threat.” + FCC banned ZTE equipment and services to protect U.S. communications networks and supply chains from unacceptable national security risks.‘? + Identified as Communist Chinese Military Company Su
Slide 15: Subsidiary of China's main nuclear weapons builder
© ©@ NSI Company Report + Subsidiary of China's main nuclear weapons builder. + Identified as Communist Chinese Military Company Subsidiary by U.S. Government.'? + Parent China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) oversees China’s expanding nuclear weapons program.) + CNNC is one of two major produce
Slide 16: CGN Power Co.
CGN POWER CoO. STOIETOKS NSI Company Report + Key part of China's nuclear weapons complex. + U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission blocked CGN Power from accessing radioactive materials and deuterium, a hydrogen isotope used to boost nuclear weapons.'””) + Builds power plants to support China's operati
Slide 17: Dongfeng Motor Group
NSI Company Report + Dongfeng Motor Group manufactures light tactical vehicles, truck-mounted artillery systems, protected support vehicles, and other armored platforms for the People’s Liberation Army. + Identified as Communist Chinese Military Company Subsidiary by U.S. Government.'? + Launched Do
Slide 18: Dahua surveillance technology
© © & NSI Company Report + Surveillance technology company engaged in human rights violations. + Commerce Department added Dahua to Entity List for involvement in human rights violations and abuses in the implementation of China’s campaign of repression, mass arbitrary detention, and high-technology
Slide 19: Daqo New Energy Corp.
QB NSI Company Report + Parent company of human rights abuser Xinjiang Daqo New Energy. + Department of Homeland Security added Xinjiang Daqo New Energy to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act list of entities in Xinjiang region that use forced labor.) + Commerce Department added Xinjiang Daqo New Ene
Slide 20: Hoshine Silicon Industry Co. Ltd.
HOSHINE SILICON INDUSTRY CO. LTD. NSI Company Report HEADQUARTERS Be) Jiaxing, China + Homeland Security Department added Hoshine to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.‘ + U.S, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) identified two indicators of forced labor in Hoshine’s production process:
Slide 21: Xinjiang GCL parent company
@®@ NSI Company Report + Parent company of human rights violator Xinjiang GCL New Energy Materials Technology. + Department of Homeland Security added Xinjiang GCL to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List." + U.S. Government's End-User Review Committee determined that Xinjiang GCL is partic
Slide 22: CNOOC state-controlled company
NSI Company Report + State-controlled company with history of operating in disputed waters. + Identified as Communist Chinese Military Company Subsidiary by U.S. Government. + Parent China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is a Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Company under Treasury Depar
Slide 23: NSG Investing May Mitigate Risk
NSG INVESTING MAY MITIGATE RISK Mitigate IDIOSYNCRATIC RISK in an investment portfolio by excluding companies that may be sanctioned or de-listed by the U.S. Government. Mitigate COMPLIANCE RISK by reducing the number of index constituents that refuse to follow Public Company Accounting Oversight Bo
Slide 24: NSI Management Team
&’ NSI MANAGEMENT TEAM stin Bernier ‘0 & Chief Investment Officer Investment Committee Chair Experience * AlUSource lf¥estment Managemen Co-Founder Morgan Stanley, Portfolio Manager and Alternative Investments. Director U.S. House Armed Services Committee Policy Staff, Military Legislative Assistant
Slide 25: NSI Management Team (continued)
Government Affairs & Public Policy U.S. House of Representatives, Military Legislative Assistant, Legislative Director, Appropriations & Rules Associate Acorn Growth Companies, Strategic Partner U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Army National Guard BA, Catholic Lore
Slide 26: About National Security Index
ABOUT NATIONAL SECURITY INDEX Our mission is to help American investors access foreign markets without compromising U.S. national security and human rights interests. We pioneered a National Security Governance (NSG) Investing Process to filter out bad actors - companies that put our troops and valu
Slide 27: Endnotes
wan Y8§ ENDNOTES AECC Aviation Power Co, Ltd. (600893-CN) 1. US. Department of State, “Communist Chinese Military Companies Listed Under €.0. 13959 Have More Than 1,100 Subsidiaries; https://2017-202 1 state.gov/communist-chinese-military-companies-listed-under-e-0-13959-have-more-than-1 100-subsidi
Slide 28: Endnotes
ENDNOTES Dongteng Motor Group Co., Ltd. (489-HK) 1. US. Department of State, “Communist Chinese Military Companies Listed Under €. https://2017-2021.state.gov/communist-chinese-military-companies-\'sted-under- index.html 2. OE Data Integration Network, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, “Dongf
Slide 29: Important Risk Information
IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. The prospectus may be o
Slide 30: National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF
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