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RBS US ETN - Home Page 1 of 1 Let RBS Trendpilot(TM) A Pure Play on Global Want to know more ETNs steer your Big Pharma. about RBS? Click here. investments using a trend-following strategy. More More More RBS ETN News RBS US Gold Trendpilot ETN (TBAR) Press Release Click here RBS US Mid Cap Trendpilot ETN (TRNM) Press Release Click here RBS US Large Cap Trendpilot ETN (TRND) Press Release Click here The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS plc), The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (RBS N.V.), RBS Holdings N.V. (collectively, the RBS Entities) have each filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the offering of RBS ETNs to which this communication may relate. Before you invest in any RBS ETNs, you should read the relevant prospectus in such registration statement and other documents that have been filed with the SEC for more complete information about the relevant RBS Entities and offerings. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov . Alternatively, RBS N.V., RBS plc, RBS Securities Inc. or any dealer participating in the relevant offering will arrange to send you the relevant prospectus and pricing supplements if you request by calling 1-855-RBS-ETPS (toll-free). Privacy Statement Terms and Conditions http://usmarkets.rbs.com/EN/Showpage.aspx?pageID=308 10/21/2011 |
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RBS US Markets - Structured Products Page 1 of 1 Home Product List Learn about RBS ETNs Contact US About Us RBS Trendpilot(TM) ETNs may be an alternative for traditional "buy and hold" investors. Transparent, trend-following, rules-based index methodology. Aims to mitigate, to some extent, the volatility of the underlying benchmark. Tracks the underlying benchmark in trending bull markets and tracks the 3-month T-Bill rate in trending bear markets The daily redemption value provides a valuation of the ETN on a daily basis based on the performance of the underlying benchmark, minus the investor fee . The RBS Trendpilot(TM) ETNs are not suitable for all investors. You should carefully read the relevant pricing supplement and prospectus, including the more detailed explanation of the risks involved in any investment in the RBS ETNs as described in the "Risk Factors" section of the pricing supplement, before investing. RBS Gold Trendpilot ETN Oil Trendpilot ETN RBS US Large Cap Trendpilot ETN RBS US Mid Cap Trendpilot ETN The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS plc), The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (RBS N.V.), RBS Holdings N.V. (collectively, the RBS Entities) have each filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the offering of RBS ETNs to which this communication may relate. Before you invest in any RBS ETNs, you should read the relevant prospectus in such registration statement and other documents that have been filed with the SEC for more complete information about the relevant RBS Entities and offerings. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov . Alternatively, RBS N.V., RBS plc, RBS Securities Inc. or any dealer participating in the relevant offering will arrange to send you the relevant prospectus and pricing supplements if you request by calling 1-855-RBS-ETPS (toll-free). Privacy Statement Terms and Conditions http://usmarkets.rbs.com/EN/Showpage.aspx?pageID=384 10/21/2011 |
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"The Annual Investor Fee" accrues on a daily basis.
"Daily Redemption Value" refers to the price per ETN at which The Royal Bank of
Scotland plc shall repurchase any ETNs offered by investors for repurchase
(provided that at least 20,000 ETNs are offered for repurchase) or shall redeem
any ETNs called by it for redemption at its option, in each case, subject to
the terms and conditions described in the pricing supplement and prospectus.
The amount reflects the Daily Redemption Value at the close of the market on
the prior trading day in the United States.
"Shares Outstanding" means to the number of ETN units outstanding at the close
of market on the prior trading day in the United States. "Issue Size (USD
000's)" means an amount equal to the Daily Redemption Value multiplied by
Shares Outstanding.
CERTAIN RISK CONSIDERATIONS: The RBS ETNs involve risks not associated with an
investment in conventional debt securities, including a possible loss of some
or all of your investment. The level of the Index must increase by an amount
sufficient to offset the aggregate investor fee applicable to the RBS ETNs in
order for you to receive at least the principal amount of your investment back
at maturity or upon early repurchase or redemption. Liquidity of the market for
RBS ETNs may vary over time. The RBS ETNs are not principal protected and do
not pay interest. Any payment on the RBS ETNs is subject to the ability of The
Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS plc), as the issuer, and The Royal Bank of
Scotland Group plc (RBS Group), as the guarantor, to pay their respective
obligations when they become due. You should carefully consider whether the RBS
ETNs are suited to your particular circumstances before you decide to purchase
them. We urge you to consult with your investment, legal, accounting, tax and
other advisors with respect to any investment in the RBS ETNs.
The RBS ETNs are not suitable for all investors. You should carefully read the
relevant pricing supplement and prospectus, including the more detailed
explanation of the risks involved in any investment in the RBS ETNs as
described in the "Risk Factors" section of the pricing supplement, before
investing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: RBS plc and RBS Group have each filed a registration
statement (including a prospectus) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) for the offering of RBS ETNs to which this communication
relates. Before you invest in any RBS ETNs, you should read the relevant
prospectus in that registration statement and other documents that have been
filed with the SEC for more complete information about RBS plc and RBS Group,
and the offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the
SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, RBS plc, RBS Securities Inc. or any
dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus
and pricing supplement at no charge if you request it by calling 1-855-RBS-ETPS
(toll free).
The NYSE Arca Equal Weighted Pharmaceutical Total Return Index(SM) is a service
mark of NYSE Euronext or its affiliates (NYSE Euronext) and has been licensed
for use by The Royal Bank of Scotland plc and RBS Securities, Inc. (Licensees)
in connection with the RBS ETNs. Neither the Licensees nor the RBS ETNs is
sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by NYSE Euronext. NYSE Euronext makes no
representations or warranties regarding the RBS ETNs or the ability of the NYSE
Arca Equal Weighted Pharmaceutical Total Return IndexSM to track general stock
market performance.
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DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH RESPECT TO THE NYSE
ARCA EQUAL WEIGHTED PHARMACEUTICAL TOTAL RETURN INDEX(SM) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED
THEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL NYSE EURONEXT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL,
PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF
NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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RBS Global Big Pharma ETN
DRGS
Product Detail
The RBS Global Big Pharma ETNs are designed for investors who seek exposure to the NYSE Arca Equal Weighted Pharmaceutical
Total Return Index (the "Index"). The Index is designed to track the performance of the equity securities of a cross section of
companies
involved in various phases of development, production and marketing of pharmaceuticals, with the component securities represented in
approximately equal dollar amounts. The Index is rebalanced quarterly at the close of trading on the third Friday of March, June,
September and December.
Product Facts Codes
Exchange Traded ISIN US78009P1350
Product type Note (ETN) Download Prospectus (629
CUSIP 78009P135 KB)
Exchange name NYSE Arca
Ticker DRGS
Shares 160,000
Outstanding NYSE Arca Equal
Underlying Weighted
Issue Size (USD Pharmaceutical Total
$ 4,000
000's) Return Index
Annual Investor Intraday
0.60%
Fees Indicative DRGS.IV
Value Ticker
Inception Date 10/21/11
Maturity 10/25/41
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RBS US ETN - About Us Page 1 of 1 http://usmarkets.rbs.com/EN/Showpage.aspx?pageID=338 10/21/2011 About Us Founded in 1727, The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (RBS Group) is the holding company of a large global banking and financial services group, headquartered in Edinburgh. Globally, RBS Group has a diversified customer base and provides a wide range of products and services to personal, commercial and large corporate and institutional customers. The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS plc), The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (RBS N.V.) and Citizens Financial Group, Inc. are subsidiaries of RBS Group. RBS Securities Inc., a U.S. registered broker-dealer, member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of RBS plc and an affiliate of RBS N.V. For additional information about our us, click here. The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS plc), The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc, The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (RBS N.V.), RBS Holdings N.V. (collectively, the RBS Entities) have each filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the offering of RBS ETNs to which this communication may relate. Before you invest in any RBS ETNs, you should read the relevant prospectus in such registration statement and other documents that have been filed with the SEC for more complete information about the relevant RBS Entities and offerings. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov . Alternatively, RBS N.V., RBS plc, RBS Securities Inc. or any dealer participating in the relevant offering will arrange to send you the relevant prospectus and pricing supplements if you request by calling 1-855 -RBS-ETPS (toll-free). RBS Americas Headquarters 600 Washington Boulevard Stamford, CT 06901 |