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Registration Statement No. 333-180300-03
January 25, 2013

 

 
  Gold Shares Covered Call ETN
  (GLDI)
 
   
  Credit Suisse AG, Investor Solutions
January 2013
 
 

Executive Summary
Credit Suisse Gold Shares Covered Call ETN

Ticker: GLDI
Intraday Indicative Value Ticker: GLDI.IV
Bloomberg Index Ticker: QGLDI
CUSIP: 22542D480
Primary Exchange: Nasdaq (anticipated)
ETN Annual Investor Fee: 0.65%
Inception Date: 1/    /2013
Index: Credit Suisse NASDAQ Gold FLOWSTM 103 Index

 

oFirst exchange traded product in the US offering a covered call strategy on a gold investment
oProvides variable monthly cash distributions
oA scalable covered call solution for advisors and investors to deploy across a range of portfolio sizes and asset allocations
oThe Index notionally sells a 3% out-of-the-money call option each month while maintaining a notional long position in shares of the SPDR Gold Trust (ticker: GLD UP <Equity>)
oInvestors have a maximum upside each month of approximately 3% plus the premium generated
oInvestors have full exposure to the downside of the Index
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Covered Call Strategies
Generating Cash Flow

Covered Call Payoff at Expiration

Covered Call Strategy Recap

oAn investor establishes a long position in a stock and an equal number of call options are sold
oThe seller of a call option agrees to sell the underlying stock at a specific strike price upon the expiration of the call option
oA premium is received by the seller in consideration for the sale of the option
oAt expiration of the call option:
If the stock price is less than the strike price, the option expires worthless
If the stock price is greater than the strike price, the call option seller delivers the stock, and forgoes any gain above the strike price

Source: Bloomberg Professional

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SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD)
Return Distribution

  2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
January  -3.61% 9.93% 2.56% 10.84% 5.54% -1.26% -6.38% 11.40%
February  3.08% -1.11% 2.55% 5.23% 1.45% 3.27% 6.00% -2.97%
March  -1.61% 3.62% -1.11% -6.00% -2.54% -0.44% 1.60% -1.32%
April  1.24% 12.03% 2.05% -4.16% -3.33% 5.88% 8.94% -0.15%
May  -3.92% -1.32% -2.31% 0.92% 10.23% 3.05% -1.79% -6.34%
June  4.30% -4.67% -1.94% 4.52% -5.22% 2.35% -2.43% 2.35%
July  -1.43% 3.15% 2.37% -1.44% 2.38% -5.09% 8.42% 0.84%
August  1.35% -1.38% 1.11% -9.29% 0.05% 5.71% 12.27% 4.94%
September  7.60% -4.53% 10.51% 4.11% 5.84% 4.78% -11.06% 4.67%
October  -0.64% 1.29% 6.95% -16.14% 3.72% 3.68% 5.87% -2.94%
November  5.82% 6.89% -1.65% 12.57% 12.79% 2.11% 1.67% -0.47%
December  5.05% -1.83% 6.65% 7.73% -7.20% 2.44% -10.66% -2.43%

 

Source: Bloomberg Professional

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SPDR Gold Trust ETF (GLD)
Spot Gold Price & Growth of GLD

Spot Gold & GLD Price History

The above graph sets forth the historical performance of the GLD Shares on the primary exchange from March 1, 2005 to January 11, 2013, and the historical price of gold (using the London PM fixing price) for the period prior to March 1, 2005. Historical performance is not indicative of future performance. The above graph does not reflect any performance of the ETNs or include the investor fees associated with the ETNs, which will reduce the amount of the return on the ETNs at maturity or upon acceleration or repurchase by Credit Suisse.

GLD AUM since Inception ($mm)

Source: Bloomberg Professional

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Current Yield Environment
Traditional Sources of Cash Flow Not Meeting Investor Needs

  12 Month Annual
  Dividend Yield Volatility
STOCKS & BONDS    
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) 2.10% 13.14%
iShares Core Total US Bond (AGG) 2.95% 2.78%
iShares iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) 6.54% 6.78%
iShares DJ Select Dividend ETF (DVY) 3.49% 15.21%
EQUITY SECTORS    
Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLU) 4.11% 10.13%
iShares DJ US Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) 2.58% 14.18%
ALTERNATIVE ASSET CLASSES    
Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ) 3.49% 13.64%
iShares Mortgage REIT Capped ETF (REM) 11.89% 14.09%
Credit Suisse Cushing 30 MLP Index ETN (MLPN) 5.30% 16.35%
SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) 0.00% 15.51%

 

oTraditional sources of yield are not meeting the cash flow needs of a segment of investors
oSearch for cash flows is extending into a broader array of assets
oChallenge is balancing search for cash flows with risk to capital
oInnovative sources of cash flow generated through strategies with low correlation to existing assets held are needed

Source: Bloomberg Professional, as of 1/9/13

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Volatility
GLD Exhibits Similar Volatility as US Large Cap Equity

30 Day Volatilities

Source: Bloomberg Professional

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Correlation
GLD Exhibits Low Correlation to other ETFs

Source: Bloomberg Professional, weekly correlation, 1/19/2010 – 1/18/2013

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GLDI
A Single Security Solution to a Covered Call Strategy

Gold FLOWSTM 103 Index Monthly Call Overwrite Process

Challenges to operating a rolling covered call strategy:

oSelecting tenor & strike
oRolling options and funding re-purchases of in-the-money options
oMaintaining consistent access and comparable offerings for all clients
oManaging strategy across advisor platforms (advisory, discretionary, non-discretionary, etc.)

GLDI presents a single security solution to a covered call strategy on GLD:

oSingle instrument provides access
oRules based methodology is operated entirely within the Index
oAllocation to strategy can be customized to specific clients’ goals, constraints, & cash flow needs
oCan be implemented in a scalable fashion across a variety of platforms

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GLDI
Summary


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Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI)
Selected Investment Considerations

nWe intend to list the ETNs on Nasdaq under the symbol “GLDI”. We expect that investors will purchase and sell the ETNs primarily in the secondary market. We have no obligation to maintain this listing on Nasdaq or any listing on any other exchange, and may delist the ETNs at any time.
nThe monthly coupon payments (if any) are variable and dependent on the premium generated by the notional sale of options on the GLD shares, and you will not receive any fixed periodic interest payments on the ETNs.
nAlthough the return on the ETNs will be based on the performance of the Index, the payment of any amount due on the ETNs, including any payment at maturity, is subject to the credit risk of Credit Suisse. Investors are dependent on Credit Suisse’s ability to pay all amounts due on the ETNs, and therefore investors are subject to our credit risk. In addition, any decline in our credit ratings, any adverse changes in the market’s view of our creditworthiness or any increase in our credit spreads is likely to adversely affect the market value of the ETNs prior to maturity.
nThe return on the ETNs is linked to the performance of the Index, which measures the return of a covered call strategy on the GLD shares. Your investment reflects a concentrated exposure to a single asset and, therefore, could experience greater volatility than a more diversified investment.
nUnfavorable price movements in the GLD shares or the options on the GLD shares may cause negative performance of the Index and loss of your investment, and there is no assurance that the strategy on which the Index is based will be successful.
nThe Index replicates notional positions in GLD shares and options. As an owner of the ETNs, you will not have rights that holders of the GLD Shares or in any call options on the GLD Shares may have, and you will have no right to receive delivery of any components of the Index.
nThe ETNs are fully exposed to any decline in the Index. Furthermore, the return at maturity or upon repurchase will be reduced by the fees and charges associated with the ETNs. Therefore, the level of the Index must increase by an amount sufficient to offset the applicable fees and charges.
nThe indicative value is not the same as the closing price or any other trading price of the ETNs in the secondary market. The trading price of the ETNs at any time is the price at which you may be able to sell your ETNs in the secondary market at such time, if one exists. The trading price of the ETNs at any time may vary significantly from the indicative value of such ETNs at such time. Before trading in the secondary market, you should compare the indicative value with the then-prevailing trading price of the ETNs.
nThe ETNs should not be expected to track the price of gold because of the fees and expenses applied to each of the GLD shares and the ETN as well as the design of the Index methodology which limits upside participation in any appreciation of the GLD shares. Accordingly, the performance of the ETNs should not be expected to mirror the performance of the price of gold.
nWe have the right to repurchase your ETNs in whole or in part at any time. The amount you may receive upon a repurchase by Credit Suisse may be less than the amount you would receive on your investment at maturity or if you had elected to have us repurchase your ETNs at a time of your choosing.
nTax consequences of the ETNs are uncertain and potential investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the ETNs.
nAn investment in the ETNs involves significant risks. The selected investment considerations herein are not intended as a complete description of all risks associated with the ETNs. For further information regarding risks, please see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the applicable pricing supplement.

Credit Suisse AG (“Credit Suisse”) has filed a registration statement (including prospectus supplement and prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for the offering of securities. Before you invest, you should read the applicable pricing supplement, the Prospectus Supplement dated March 23, 2012, and Prospectus dated March 23, 2012, to understand fully the terms of the ETNs and other considerations that are important in making a decision about investing in the ETNs. You may get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Credit Suisse, any agent or dealer participating in an offering will arrange to send you the pricing supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus if you so request by calling toll-free 1 (800) 221-1037.

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Gold Shares Covered Call ETN (GLDI)

Ticker: GLDI
Intraday Indicative Value Ticker: GLDI.IV
Bloomberg Index Ticker: QGLDI
CUSIP: 22542D480
Primary Exchange: Nasdaq (anticipated)
ETN Annual Investor Fee: 0.65%
Inception Date: 01/    /13
Index: Credit Suisse NASDAQ Gold FLOWSTM 103 Index

 

For more information, please contact us:
Phone: 212-538-7333
Email: ETN.Desk@credit-suisse.com

Website: www.credit-suisse.com/etn

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