Global X Gold Miners ETF(AMEX:AUAU)

AUAU is passively managed, providing targeted exposure to global gold and silver mining companies of any size. Index inclusion requires that stocks be classified under ICEs sector scheme and meet specific requirements for market capitalization, three-month average daily trading value, and at least 5% free float. The index follows a modified float-adjusted market-cap weighting system with multiple caps to limit concentration. No single security may represent more than 20% of the index. Large constituents, defined as those with a weight above 4.5 %, may together account for no more than 45%. Each small constituent is limited to a maximum weight of 4.5%, and the total allocation to silver-classified companies cannot exceed 20% of the index. Investments include common stocks, ADRs, GDRs, and equity-like preferred shares. The index is rebalanced quarterly in March, June, September, and December.