AltaVista Research LLC

AltaVista Research is an independent firm providing research and analysis of Exchange Traded Funds to investment professionals. We take a unique approach to ETF analysis by applying the traditional tools of security analysis to each underlying constituent. This helps customers evaluate ETFs on forward-looking measures of investment merit, not just past performance. ETF Research Center (www.etfresearchcenter.com) is where customers access our reports and analytical tools online, including: 1. Fund Focus - Drill down to the all-important details for the complete picture: description, performance, and most importantly, our proprietary data on fundamentals and investment merit 2. Fund Finder - Screen hundreds of ETFs, going well beyond the basics to quickly find funds consistent with your investment strategy and objectives. 3. Portfolio Builder - Create and maintain model ETF portfolios. Instantly see sector and geographic allocation, fundamentals and valuation metrics for the entire portfolio, and how each of these compares to your benchmark. 4. Hedge Finder - Get a list of all ETFs that hold a given stock, along with the stock's weighting in, and correlation to, those funds. 5. Valuation Tables - Sort and compare funds based on trailing or forecast valuation multiples to quickly find the funds offering the best value.