N-CSR 1 e48772_ncsr.htm ANNUAL REPORT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-22227

IndexIQ ETF Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

800 Westchester Ave, Suite N-611
Rye Brook, NY 10573
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Adam S. Patti

IndexIQ Advisors LLC
800 Westchester Ave, Suite N-611
Rye Brook, NY 10573
(Name and address of agent for service)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-888-934-0777

Date of fiscal year end: April 30

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2012

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2012

IndexIQ ETF Trust


IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF (QAI)
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF (MCRO)
IQ Real Return ETF (CPI)
IQ Global Resources ETF (GRES)
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF (MNA)
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF (KROO)
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF (CNDA)
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF (SKOR)
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF (CROP)
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF (IOIL)
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF (ROOF)
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF (EMER)

 
 

 

The investment return and value of each of the Funds’ shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus and the statement of additional information include this and other relevant information about the Funds and are available by visiting www.indexiq.com or by calling 1-888-934-0777. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Each of the Funds’ performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by visiting www.indexiq.com or by calling 1-888-934-0777.

The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the Commission’s web site at www.sec.gov. The Funds’ Forms N-Q also may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Each Funds’ premium/discount information is available, free of charge, on the Funds’ website, www.indexiq.com or by calling 1-888-934-0777.

The Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc., which is not affiliated with IndexIQ or the Funds’ investment advisor.

IndexIQ® and IQ® are registered service marks of IndexIQ.

 
 

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Table of Contents

 

Shareholder Letter   5
Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance   6
Fund Expenses   30
Portfolio Summaries   32
Schedules of Investments    
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF   35
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   37
IQ Real Return ETF   39
IQ Global Resources ETF   40
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   43
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   44
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   46
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   48
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   50
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   52
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   54
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   55
Statements of Assets and Liabilities   58
Statements of Operations   61
Statements of Changes in Net Assets   64
Financial Highlights   68
Notes to Financial Statements   72
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm   87
Supplemental Information   88
Board Review and Approval of Advisory Contracts   89
Board of Trustees and Officers   91

 

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Shareholder Letter (unaudited)

 

 

Dear Shareholder:

For the twelve months ended April 30, 2012, there was a large divergence in performance between “risky” assets and those assets generally deemed to be “safe havens.” Leading the way on the positive side were long dated U.S. Treasury bonds that, despite a ratings downgrade by Standard and Poor’s in August, managed to attract significant investor assets looking for safety from the problems plaguing sovereign debt in peripheral Europe. The steady decline in U.S. interest rates and the commitment by the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep short term rates low into 2014 provided a tailwind for virtually all U.S. fixed income asset classes including corporate bonds, both investment grade and high yield. Also benefitting from the flight to quality trend were large cap U.S. equities, with small cap equities not doing as well. The ongoing search for yield in the very low interest environment also drove U.S. REITs higher.

Not surprisingly, non-U.S. assets did not fare as well during this time period. International equities (both developed and emerging markets) posted double digit losses as did economically sensitive commodities such as energy and industrial metals. The Euro was down sharply as debt issues in Greece dominated the headlines and caused some to question the viability of the single currency in its current form.

Investors have recognized that having a well-diversified portfolio is critical to a better long-term investment strategy. Alternative investments have historically provided investors with added diversification to their portfolios. By marrying the diversification benefits of alternative investments and the growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), IndexIQ is seeking to provide investors with innovative tools in a dynamic market environment.*

In order to expand its product line further and offer new and unique solutions to investors, IndexIQ launched three new funds since the end of our last fiscal year end (April 30, 2011). One such fund is the IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF (ticker IOIL), the first ETF focused exclusively on small cap oil companies, located both in the U.S. and in other developed markets. Another example is the IQ U.S. Small Cap REIT ETF (ticker ROOF), the first ETF focused exclusively on small cap real estate companies. Finally, we launched the IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF (EMER), the first ETF focused exclusively on mid cap emerging markets companies.

We at IndexIQ call ourselves “The alternative to alternatives” because, despite the attractive features of alternative assets, for the most part, these strategies have not been available to the majority of investors in a liquid and transparent manner. We believe that our solutions bridge this gap by giving investors the alternative asset performance characteristics they are looking for, but in a more liquid and transparent (daily holdings are published) manner relative to typical alternative asset strategies.

I want to personally thank you for your interest in IndexIQ and our investment products. I invite you to visit us at www.indexiq.com or call us at (888) 934-0777 for more information on our company and our investment solutions.

Adam S. Patti
Chief Executive Officer

Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc.

 
*Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment loss.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

 

IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index, which seeks to track the “beta” portion of the returns (i.e., that portion of the returns of hedge funds that are non-idiosyncratic, or unrelated to manager skill) of hedge funds that employ various hedge fund investment styles, which may include but are not limited to macro, long/short, event-driven, market neutral, emerging markets, fixed-income arbitrage and other strategies commonly used by hedge fund managers. The Fund implements its strategy by investing primarily in ETFs representing various asset classes. The Fund does not invest directly in hedge funds.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned 0.65% versus –4.80% and 4.76% for the HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index and Standard & Poor’s 500® Composite Stock Price Index (the “S&P 500 Index”), respectively.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period, in aggregate, were the Fund’s exposures, through investments in ETFs, to the corporate bond market (high yield and investment grade), the U.S. large cap equity market and certain foreign currencies. The Fund also benefitted from positions in U.S. Short Term Treasury Bonds as interest rates remained at historical lows.

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s long and short exposures to international emerging equities, short exposure to real estate, and long exposure to commodities.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF Market Price2   0.68 %   4.54 %   14.78 %
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF NAV   0.65 %   4.56 %   14.84 %
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index   0.89 %   5.03 %   16.45 %
HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index   –4.80 %   4.38 %3   14.12 %3
S&P 500 Index   4.76 %   21.12 %   81.17 %

 

 
1Fund Inception Date: 3/24/2009.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
3Data shown above for the HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index is from 3/31/2009 to 4/30/2012.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (3/24/2009) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (3/25/2009), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.75%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index (“HFRI FoF Composite Index”) is an equally weighted hedge fund index including over 650 domestic and off-shore funds of funds.

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is designed to represent the equity market in general (performance data assumes reinvestment of dividends, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses).

The Fund is non-diversified and may be susceptible to greater losses if a single portfolio investment declines than would a diversified mutual fund. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund does not invest in hedge funds.

There is no guarantee that the Fund itself, or each of the ETFs in the Fund’s portfolio, will perform exactly as their underlying indexes. The Fund’s investment performance depends on the investment performance of the underlying ETFs in which it invests. The Fund’s underlying ETFs invest in: foreign securities, which subject them to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainty; commodities markets, which subject them to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds; and fixed income securities, which subject them to credit risk, the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt, and interest rate risk, changes in the value of a fixed income security resulting from changes in interest rates. Leverage, including borrowing, will cause some of the Fund’s underlying ETFs to be more volatile than if the underlying ETFs had not been leveraged.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Hedge Macro Index, which seeks to track the “beta” portion of the returns (i.e., that portion of the returns of hedge funds that are non-idiosyncratic, or unrelated to manager skill) of a combination of hedge funds pursuing a macro strategy and hedge funds pursuing an emerging markets strategy. The Fund implements its strategy by investing primarily in ETFs representing various asset classes. The Fund does not invest directly in hedge funds.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –2.61% versus –4.80% and –4.07% for the HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index and the MSCI World Index, respectively.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period, in aggregate, were the Fund’s exposures, through investments in ETFs, to investment grade corporate bonds, U.S. Short Term Treasury Bonds, and the Yen. The Fund also benefitted from short positions in the Euro as economic conditions throughout Europe continued to deteriorate.

The primary driver of negative performance was the Fund’s exposure to emerging markets equity.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF Market Price2   –2.89 %   3.93 %   11.79 %
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF NAV   –2.61 %   3.96 %   11.88 %
IQ Hedge Macro Index   –2.08 %   4.30 %   12.95 %
HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index   –4.80 %   3.10 %3   9.30 %3
MSCI World Index   –4.07 %   12.86 %   41.93 %

 

 
1Fund Inception Date: 6/08/2009.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
3Data shown above for the HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index is from 5/31/2009 to 4/30/2012.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (6/8/2009) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (6/9/2009), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.75%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The HFRI Fund of Funds Composite Index (“HFRI FoF Composite Index”) is an equally weighted hedge fund index including over 650 domestic and off-shore funds of funds.

The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets (performance data assumes reinvestment of dividends, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses).

The Fund is non-diversified and may be susceptible to greater losses if a single portfolio investment declines than would a diversified mutual fund. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund does not invest in hedge funds.

There is no guarantee that the Fund itself, or each of the ETFs in the Fund’s portfolio, will perform exactly as their underlying indexes. The Fund’s investment performance depends on the investment performance of the underlying ETFs in which it invests. The Fund’s underlying ETFs invest in: foreign securities, which subject them to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainty; commodities markets, which subject them to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds; and fixed income securities, which subject them to credit risk, the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt, and interest rate risk, changes in the value of a fixed income security resulting from changes in interest rates. Leverage, including borrowing, will cause some of the Fund’s underlying ETFs to be more volatile than if the underlying ETFs had not been leveraged.

9
 

Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Real Return ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Real Return Index, which seeks to provide investors with a hedge against the U.S. inflation rate by providing a “real return” or a return above the rate of inflation, as represented by the Consumer Price Index, a leading government measure of inflation in the U.S. economy.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned 2.56% versus 0.14% for the Barclays Capital Short Term Treasury Bond Index.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period, in aggregate, were the Fund’s exposures, through investments in ETFs, to gold, long term bonds and U.S. and international equity markets. The Fund also benefitted from positions in short term bonds generally, although the continued low yields on short term U.S. Treasury bonds inhibited the performance of the Fund.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Real Return ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Real Return ETF Market Price2   2.83 %   2.09 %   5.32 %
IQ Real Return ETF NAV   2.56 %   2.02 %   5.16 %
IQ Real Return Index   3.11 %   2.61 %   6.69 %
Barclays Capital Short Term Treasury Bond Index   0.14 %   0.23 %   0.57 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 10/26/2009.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (10/26/2009) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (10/27/2009), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.48%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The Barclays Capital U.S. Short Treasury Bond Index (the “Barclays Capital Short Term Treasury Bond Index”) measures the performance of public obligations of the U.S. Treasury that have a remaining maturity of between 1 and 12 months.

The Fund is non-diversified and may be susceptible to greater losses if a single portfolio investment declines than would a diversified mutual fund. The Fund is not suitable for all investors.

There is no guarantee that the Fund itself, or each of the ETFs in the Fund’s portfolio, will perform exactly as their underlying indexes. The Fund’s investment performance depends on the investment performance of the underlying ETFs in which it invests. The Fund’s underlying ETFs invest in: foreign securities, which subject them to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainty; commodities markets, which subject them to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities, such as stocks and bonds; and fixed income securities, which subject them to credit risk, the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt, and interest rate risk, changes in the value of a fixed income security resulting from changes in interest rates.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Global Resources ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Global Resources Index, which seeks to identify investment opportunities in the global resources market segment based on momentum and valuation factors.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –11.30% versus –4.07% and –19.42% for the MSCI World Index and the Dow Jones – UBS Commodity Index, respectively.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period, in aggregate, were the Fund’s exposures, through investments in equities, to the Grains, Food and Fiber segment and negative exposure as a market hedge to international equity markets.

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s exposure to the Industrial Metals, Timber and Coal segments.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Global Resources ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Global Resources ETF Market Price2   –11.53 %   7.27 %   19.25 %
IQ Global Resources ETF NAV   –11.30 %   7.32 %   19.40 %
IQ Global Resources Index   –10.65 %   8.39 %   22.43 %
MSCI World Index   –4.07 %   8.02 %   21.38 %
Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index   –19.42 %   1.88 %   4.79 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 10/26/2009.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (10/26/2009) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (10/27/2009), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.75%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets (performance data assumes reinvestment of dividends, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses).

The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index is composed of futures contracts on physical commodities traded on U.S. exchanges, with the exception of aluminum, nickel and zinc, which trade on the London Metal Exchange.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in the global resources sector, the value of its shares will be affected by factors specific to that sector and generally will fluctuate more widely than that of a fund which invests in a broad range of industries. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk. Since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. Loss may result because of less foreign government regulation, less public information, less economic, political and social stability, or other factors. The Fund is exposed to mid and small capitalization companies risk. Stock prices of mid and small capitalization companies generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also are more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments. Since the Fund may invest directly in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign currencies, the Fund is subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. that the U.S. dollar will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged. The ETF should be considered a speculative investment with a high degree of risk, does not represent a complete investment program and is not suitable for all investors.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Merger Arbitrage Index, which seeks to identify investment opportunities in the acquisition and merger market segment globally.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned 2.16% versus –4.07% and 4.76% for the MSCI World Index and the S&P 500 Index, respectively.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s positions in Medco Health Solutions (MHS), El Paso Corp. (EP), Pharmasset (VRUS), Cove Energy PLC (COV LN) and Transatlantic Holdings (TRH).

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s positions in NYSE Euronext (NYX), MAN SE (MAN GY), and Valero Energy Corp. (VLO).

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF Market Price2   2.09 %   2.02 %   5.03 %
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF NAV   2.16 %   2.19 %   5.46 %
IQ Merger Arbitrage Index   2.88 %   2.88 %   7.21 %
MSCI World Index   –4.07 %   6.80 %   17.51 %
S&P 500 Index   4.76 %   12.15 %   32.47 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 11/16/2009.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (11/16/2009) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (11/17/2009), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.75%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The MSCI World Index is a free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed market (performance data assumes reinvestment of dividends, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses).

The S&P 500 Index is a broad-based unmanaged index of 500 stocks, which is designed to represent the equity market in general (performance data assumes reinvestment of dividends, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses).

Certain of the proposed takeover transactions in which the Fund invests may be renegotiated, terminated or involve a longer time frame than originally contemplated, which may negatively impact the Fund’s returns. The Fund’s investment strategy may result in high portfolio turnover, which, in turn, may result in increased transaction costs to the Fund and lower total returns. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk –since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets, including currency transaction risk. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Stock prices of mid and small capitalization companies generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also more vulnerable than those of larger capitalization companies to adverse economic developments.

The ETF should be considered a speculative investment with a high degree of risk, does not represent a complete investment program and is not suitable for all investors.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Australia Small Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Australia Small Cap Index, which seeks to provide investors with a means of tracking the overall performance of small cap Australian companies.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –15.08% versus –12.38% for the MSCI EAFE Index.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s allocations to equities in the Food, Drug Retailing and Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology sectors. The Fund also benefitted from positions in Utilities and Services as well as Energy.

The primary driver of negative performance was the Fund’s allocation to Materials.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Australia Small Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF Market Price2   –15.76 %   3.20 %   6.86 %
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF NAV   –15.08 %   3.20 %   6.87 %
IQ Australia Small Cap Index   –14.84 %   4.02 %   8.66 %
MSCI EAFE Index   –12.38 %   1.96 %   4.18 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 3/22/2010.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (3/22/2010) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (3/23/2010), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.69%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in Australia, the value of its shares will be affected by factors specific to Australia and may fluctuate more widely than that of a fund which invests in a more diversified manner. Any negative changes in the agricultural or mining industries could have an adverse impact on the Australian economy. The Australian economy is heavily dependent upon trading with its key partners, including the U.S., Asia and Europe. Any reduction in this trading may cause an adverse impact on the economy in which the Fund invests. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk — since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. The Fund is concentrated in small capitalization companies, whose stock prices generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also are more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments. Both the Fund’s ability to track its Index and Fund returns in general may be adversely impacted by changes in currency exchange rates. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s Shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk and the Fund does not represent a complete investment program.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Canada Small Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Canada Small Cap Index, which seeks to provide investors with a means of tracking the overall performance of small cap Canadian companies.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –25.24% versus –12.38% for the MSCI EAFE Index.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s allocations to equities in the Food and Drug, Retailing and Utilities sectors. The Fund also benefitted from positions in Health Care Equipment and Services as well as Telecommunication Services.

The primary driver of negative performance was the Fund’s allocation to Materials.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Canada Small Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF Market Price2   –25.79 %   3.23 %   6.93 %
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF NAV   –25.24 %   3.49 %   7.50 %
IQ Canada Small Cap Index   –24.76 %   4.28 %   9.24 %
MSCI EAFE Index   –12.38 %   1.96 %   4.18 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 3/22/2010.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (3/22/2010) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (3/23/2010), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.69%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in Canada, the value of its shares will be affected by factors specific to Canada and may fluctuate more widely than that of a fund which invests in a broad range of countries. Any negative changes in the agricultural or mining industries could have an adverse impact on the Canadian economy. The Canadian economy is heavily dependent upon trading with its key partners. Any reduction in this trading may cause an adverse impact on the economy in which the Fund invests. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk. Since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. The Fund is concentrated in small capitalization companies, whose stock prices generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also are more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments. Both the Fund’s ability to track its Index and Fund returns in general may be adversely impacted by changes in currency exchange rates. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s Shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk and the Fund does not represent a complete investment program.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ South Korea Small Cap Index, which seeks to provide investors with a means of tracking the overall performance of small cap South Korean companies.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –22.87% versus –15.33% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s allocations to equities in the Hotel Restaurant and Leisure, Health Care Equipment and Services, and Media industries. The Fund also benefitted from positions in Commercial Services and Supplies.

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s allocations to Capital Goods and Technology Hardware and Equipment stocks.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF Market Price2   –24.18 %   –0.80 %   –1.64 %
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF NAV   –22.87 %   –0.03 %   –0.06 %
IQ South Korea Small Cap Index   –22.39 %   1.59 %   3.28 %
MSCI Emerging Markets Index   –15.33 %   0.83 %   1.70 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 4/13/2010.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (4/13/2010) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (4/14/2010), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.79%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in South Korea, the value of its shares will be affected by factors specific to South Korea and may fluctuate more widely than that of a fund which invests in a broad range of countries and in developed markets. Investments in South Korea can be impacted by several factors, including a natural disaster in South Korea, a reduction in trading activity with its key trading partners, labor-related issues (South Korea’s economic growth potential is susceptible to problems from large scale emigration, rigid labor regulations and ongoing labor relations issues, and the average age of South Korea’s workforce is rapidly increasing), and security issues, as any outbreak of hostilities between North and South Korea could have a severe adverse effect on the South Korean economy and its securities markets. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk. Since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. The Fund is concentrated in small capitalization companies, whose stock prices generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also are more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments. Both the Fund’s ability to track its Index and Fund returns in general may be adversely impacted by changes in currency exchange rates. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s Shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk and the Fund does not represent a complete investment program.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Index. The IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Index is float-adjusted market cap-weighted and includes global small cap companies engaged in the agribusiness sector, including crop production and farming, livestock operations, agricultural machinery, agricultural supplies and logistics, agricultural chemicals, and biofuels.

For the 12-month period ended April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –8.64%.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s allocations to equities in the Agricultural Supplies and Logistics and Agricultural Machinery sectors.

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s allocations to Crop Production and Farming and Livestock Operations stocks.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    1 Year   Since Inception1
    Average
Annual
  Average
Annual
  Cumulative
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF Market Price2   –9.76 %   –1.85 %   –2.05 %
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF NAV   –8.64 %   –1.24 %   –1.38 %
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Index   –8.14 %   –1.44 %   –1.60 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 3/21/2011.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (3/21/2011) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (3/22/2011), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.75%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in the Agribusiness sector, adverse weather conditions, economic forces and government policy and regulation could adversely affect the Fund’s portfolio companies and, thus, the Fund’s financial situation and performance. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk. Since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. The Fund is concentrated in small capitalization companies, whose stock prices generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also are more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments. Both the Fund’s ability to track its Index and Fund returns in general may be adversely impacted by changes in currency exchange rates. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk and the Fund does not represent a complete investment program.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Global Oil Small Cap Index. The IQ Global Oil Small Cap Index is float-adjusted market cap-weighted and includes global small cap companies engaged primarily in the oil sector, including exploration and production, refining and marketing, and equipment, services and drilling.

For the period since Fund (NAV) inception (May 4, 2011) through April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –9.40%.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s allocations to equities in the Equipment, Services and Drilling sector.

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s allocations to Exploration and Production stocks.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    Since Inception1
    Cumulative
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF Market Price2   –9.70 %
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF NAV   –9.40 %
IQ Global Oil Small Cap Index   –8.66 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 5/4/2011.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (5/4/2011) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (5/5/2011), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.75%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in the Oil sector, the uncertainty and risks associated with oil exploration, economic forces and government policy and regulation could adversely affect the Fund’s portfolio companies and, thus, the Fund’s financial situation and performance. The Fund is susceptible to foreign securities risk. Since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. The Fund is concentrated in small capitalization companies, whose stock prices generally are more volatile than those of larger companies and also are more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments. Both the Fund’s ability to track its Index and Fund returns in general may be adversely impacted by changes in currency exchange rates. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk and the Fund does not represent a complete investment program.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ U.S. Real Estate Small Cap Index. The IQ U.S. Real Estate Small Cap Index is float-adjusted market cap-weighted and includes U.S. small cap companies engaged primarily in the real estate sector, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”) or real estate holding companies.

For the period since Fund (NAV) inception (June 13, 2011) through April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned 6.05% versus 13.77% for the Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index.

The principal positive contributors to Fund performance for the period were the Fund’s allocations to equities in the Mortgage REIT and Office and Residential REIT sectors. The Fund also benefitted from positions in Specialized REITs.

The primary driver of negative performance was the Fund’s allocation to Diversified REITs.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    Since Inception1
    Cumulative
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF Market Price2   4.24 %
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF NAV   6.05 %
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index   6.74 %
Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index   13.77 %
 
1Fund Inception Date: 6/13/2011.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (6/13/2011) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (6/14/2011), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.69%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The Dow Jones U.S. Real Estate Index measures the stock performance of REITs and real estate operating companies in the U.S.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in the real estate sector, it is exposed to concentration risk, interest rate risk, leverage risk, property risk and management risk. The Fund is concentrated in small capitalization companies, whose stock prices generally are more volatile than those of larger companies. The Fund is non-diversified and is susceptible to greater losses if a single portfolio investment declines than would a diversified fund. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk and the Fund does not represent a complete investment program.

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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF

The Fund seeks investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap Index. The IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap Index is a modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of the mid capitalization sector of publicly traded companies domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in the emerging markets. The emerging markets generally include less developed markets in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa/Middle East.

For the period since Fund (NAV) inception (July 12, 2011) through April 30, 2012, the Fund (NAV) returned –13.74% versus –11.39% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.

The principal positive contributor to Fund performance for the period was the Fund’s allocation to equities in the Utility sector.

The primary drivers of negative performance were the Fund’s allocations to Financial and Capital Goods stocks.

Hypothetical Growth of a $10,000 Investment
(Since Inception Through 4/30/2012)

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on the Fund’s inception, and is not intended to imply any future performance.

Fund Performance History

IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF
(as of April 30, 2012)

    Since Inception1
    Cumulative
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF Market Price2   –13.76%
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF NAV   –13.74%
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap Index   –12.78%
MSCI Emerging Markets Index   –11.39%

 
1Fund Inception Date: 7/12/2011.
2The price used to calculate Market Price returns is determined by using the closing price listed on the NYSE Arca and does not represent returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times.
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Management’s Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited) (continued)

 

Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until the day after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (7/12/2011) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (7/13/2011), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns.

The performance data quoted above represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and value of the Fund shares will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current Fund performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund performance that is current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1-888-934-0777 or by visiting www.indexiq.com. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or redemption of the Fund’s shares. The gross total annual operating expense ratio of the Fund was 0.76%.

Index performance is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual Fund performance. One cannot invest directly in an index. Performance data for the Index assumes reinvestment of dividends and is net of the management fees for the Index’s components, as applicable, but it does not reflect management fees, transaction costs or other expenses that you would pay if you invested in the Fund directly.

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of emerging markets.

As the Fund’s investments are concentrated in emerging markets, the value of its shares will be subject to a greater risk of loss than investments in developed markets. Since the Fund invests in foreign markets, it will be subject to risk of loss not typically associated with domestic markets. The Fund invests in the securities of mid capitalization companies, the value of which generally are more volatile than those of larger companies. Both the Fund’s ability to track its Index and Fund returns in general may be adversely impacted by changes in currency exchange rates. The Fund is new and has limited operating history. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Fund’s shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund does not represent a complete investment program. The Fund is non-diversified and is susceptible to greater losses if a single portfolio investment declines than would a diversified fund.

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information together with the amount you invested, in a particular Fund, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid for Period 11/1/11 to 4/30/12” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Each Fund will indirectly bear its pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying ETF investments in which each Fund invests. These expenses are not included in the table.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table below also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed annual rate of return of 5% before expenses, which are not the Funds’ actual returns. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. The Funds will indirectly bear their pro rata share of the expenses incurred by the underlying ETF investments in which the Funds invest. These expenses are not included in the table.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the hypothetical example is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Fund Expenses (unaudited) (continued)

 

   Beginning
Account
Value
  Ending
Account
Value
4/30/12
  Annualized
Expense
Ratios for the
Period 11/1/11
to 4/30/2012
  Expenses
Paid for
Period
11/1/11 to
4/30/2012*
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,014.10    0.75%  $3.76 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.13    0.75%  $3.77 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,014.38    0.75%  $3.76 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.13    0.75%  $3.77 
IQ Real Return ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,012.53    0.48%  $2.40 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,022.48    0.48%  $2.41 
IQ Global Resources ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $982.99    0.75%  $3.70 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.13    0.75%  $3.77 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,049.19    0.75%  $3.82 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.13    0.75%  $3.77 
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,008.59    0.69%  $3.45 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.43    0.69%  $3.47 
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $949.35    0.69%  $3.34 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.43    0.69%  $3.47 
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $841.23    0.79%  $3.62 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,020.93    0.79%  $3.97 
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,053.88    0.75%  $3.83 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.13    0.75%  $3.77 
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF1                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,061.81    0.75%  $3.84 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.13    0.75%  $3.77 
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF2                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,170.63    0.69%  $3.72 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.43    0.69%  $3.47 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF3                    
Actual  $1,000.00   $1,032.04    0.76%  $3.84 
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses)  $1,000.00   $1,021.08    0.76%  $3.82 

 

 
*Expenses are calculated using the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value for the period, multiplied by 182/366 (to reflect the six-month period).
1IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF commenced operations on May 4, 2011.
2IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF commenced operations on June 13, 2011.
3IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF commenced operations on July 12, 2011.
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Portfolio Summaries (unaudited)
April 30, 2012

 

SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS SUMMARY TABLE

IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
Net Assets ($ mil): $196.4
   
Investments  % of
Net Assets
Money Market Funds   25.8%
Corporate Bond Funds   18.8 
Aggregate Bond Funds   14.8 
Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds   15.6 
Equity Funds   10.6 
U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund   7.3 
Currency Harvest Fund   6.7 
High Yield Corporate Bond Funds   3.4 
Real Estate Fund   2.8 
Asset Allocation Fund   2.2 
Commodity Funds   1.4 
Total Investments   109.4 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (9.4)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $50.5     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Corporate Bond Funds   40.2%
Money Market Funds   17.7 
Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds   16.1 
Emerging Equity Funds   14.6 
International Bond Funds   7.6 
Commodity Funds   5.9 
Currency Harvest Fund   5.9 
Asset Allocation Funds   4.7 
Total Investments   112.7 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (12.7)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Real Return ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $27.5     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds   69.8%
Money Market Funds   11.8 
Long-Term Bond Fund   10.4 
Commodity Funds   8.3 
U.S. Large Cap Equity Funds   7.0 
U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund   2.8 
Currency Harvest Fund   1.7 
Total Investments   111.8 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (11.8)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Global Resources ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $68.0     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Grains, Food & Fiber   20.4%
Coal   17.1 
Precious Metals   15.8 
Industrial Metals   15.3 
Money Market Funds   12.9 
Timber   10.9 
Water   3.7 
Energy   3.7 
Livestock   2.3 
Total Investments   102.1 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (2.1)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $26.0     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Money Market Funds   22.3%
Materials   11.0 
Energy   10.9 
Industrials   9.8 
Information Technology   9.0 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   8.4 
Consumer Staples   6.0 
Air Freight & Logistics   4.1 
Financials   3.6 
Chemicals   3.5 
Diversified Telecommunication Services   2.8 
Electrical Equipment   1.9 
Software   1.9 
Pharmaceuticals   1.7 
Media   1.5 
Personal Products   1.1 
Multi-Utilities   1.0 
Specialty Retail   0.9 
Insurance   0.3 
Total Investments   101.7 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (1.7)
Net Assets   100.0%

 

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Portfolio Summaries (unaudited) (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   
Net Assets ($ mil): $16.3   
   % of
Investments  Net Assets
Materials   29.5%
Industrials   25.9 
Consumer Discretionary   16.0 
Energy   10.6 
Money Market Fund   9.2 
Health Care   6.6 
Financials   4.2 
Consumer Staples   3.3 
Information Technology   2.1 
Utilities   1.2 
Telecommunication Services   0.6 
Total Investments   109.2 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (9.2)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $31.4     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Materials   39.3%
Energy   28.0 
Money Market Fund   18.0 
Financials   9.4 
Industrials   9.4 
Metals & Mining   3.0 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels   2.8 
Consumer Discretionary   1.8 
Utilities   1.8 
Consumer Staples   1.5 
Health Care   0.9 
Information Technology   0.7 
Telecommunication Services   0.7 
Total Investments   117.3 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (17.3)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $7.3     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Information Technology   32.6%
Consumer Discretionary   23.8 
Materials   11.8 
Financials   10.3 
Industrials   9.4 
Health Care   8.7 
Consumer Staples   2.4 
Money Market Fund   0.0*
Total Investments   99.0 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   1.0 
Net Assets   100.0%
 
* Less than 0.05%     

 

IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $39.7     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Crop Production and Farming   40.1%
Livestock Operations   21.8 
Agricultural Supplies and Logistics   12.3 
Biofuels   9.4 
Agricultural Chemicals   9.4 
Agricultural Machinery   6.4 
Money Market Funds   2.7 
Total Investments   102.1 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (2.1)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $2.6     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Refining & Marketing   35.0%
Exploration & Production   34.6 
Equipment, Services & Drilling   28.8 
Money Market Funds   13.1 
Total Investments   111.5 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (11.5)
Net Assets   100.0%

 

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Portfolio Summaries (unaudited) (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   
Net Assets ($ mil): $32.7   
   % of
Investments  Net Assets
Mortgage REITs   27.0%
Office REITs   17.9 
Retail REITs   14.3 
Specialized REITs   14.0 
Hotel REITs   12.7 
Diversified REITs   8.8 
Residential REITs   5.1 
Money Market Funds   4.2 
Total Investments   104.0 
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (4.0)
Net Assets   100.0%
      
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF     
Net Assets ($ mil): $1.7     
    % of 
Investments   Net Assets 
Financials   21.0%
Industrials   19.6 
Materials   15.5 
Consumer Discretionary   15.4 
Information Technology   8.5 
Consumer Staples   5.9 
Utilities   3.5 
Health Care   2.9 
Transportation   1.3 
Telecommunications Services   1.2 
Technology   1.1 
Energy   0.7 
Communications   0.5 
Money Market Fund   0.5 
Total Investments   97.6 
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   2.4 
Net Assets   100.0%

 

34
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
April 30, 2012

 

   Shares  Value
Investment Companies — 83.6%          
Aggregate Bond Funds — 14.8%          
iShares Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund   127,621   $14,113,606 
SPDR Barclays Capital Aggregate          
Bond ETF(a)   5,032    293,366 
Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF   174,245    14,622,640 
Total Aggregate Bond Funds        29,029,612 
           
Asset Allocation Fund — 2.2%          
CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust(a)*   34,771    4,282,396 
           
Commodity Funds — 1.4%          
iShares Silver Trust*   20,452    615,810 
PowerShares DB Gold Fund*   22,784    1,314,409 
PowerShares DB Commodity Index          
Tracking Fund*   30,241    859,147 
Total Commodity Funds        2,789,366 
           
Corporate Bond Funds — 18.8%          
iShares Barclays Credit Bond Fund(a)   18,565    2,050,318 
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade          
Corporate Bond Fund   299,118    34,841,265 
Total Corporate Bond Funds        36,891,583 
           
Currency Harvest Fund — 6.7%          
PowerShares DB G10 Currency          
Harvest Fund*   528,701    13,111,785 
           
Equity Funds — 10.6%          
iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund   202,069    10,861,209 
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(a)   54,874    7,669,739 
Vanguard MSCI EAFE ETF   69,445    2,306,963 
Total Equity Funds        20,837,911 
           
High Yield Corporate Bond Funds — 3.4%          
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate          
Bond Fund   40,223    3,668,338 
SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield          
Bond ETF   76,085    3,022,857 
Total High Yield Corporate Bond Funds        6,691,195 
           
Real Estate Fund — 2.8%          
SPDR Dow Jones International          
Real Estate ETF(a)   147,948    5,533,255 

 

   Shares  Value
Investment Companies (continued)          
Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds — 15.6%          
iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Treasury          
Bond Fund(a)   173,609   $14,663,016 
iShares Barclays Short Treasury          
Bond Fund   31,159    3,433,410 
SPDR Barclays Capital 1-3 Month          
T-Bill ETF   30,298    1,388,557 
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF   136,544    11,086,008 
Total Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds        30,570,991 
           
U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund — 7.3%          
iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund(a)   176,502    14,372,558 
           
Total Investment Companies — 83.6%          
(Cost $161,579,025)        164,110,652 
           
Short-Term Investment — 13.6%          
Money Market Fund — 13.6%          
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash          
Management, 0.02%(b)          
(Cost $26,823,554)   26,823,554    26,823,554 
           
Investment of Cash Collateral For          
Securities Loaned — 12.2%          
Money Market Fund — 12.2%          
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund          
(Cost $23,898,639)   23,898,639    23,898,639 
           
Total Investments — 109.4%          
(Cost $212,301,218)       $214,832,845 
Liabilities in Excess of Other          
Assets — (9.4)%(c)        (18,417,437)
Net Assets — 100.0%       $196,415,408 

 

 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $23,293,149; cash collateral of $23,898,639 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.
(c)Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets includes net unrealized appreciation on swap and futures contracts.

ETF — Exchange Traded Fund

See notes to financial statements.

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Schedules of Investments — IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

Open futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Type   Broker   Expiration
Date
  Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Value at
Trade Date
  Value at
April 30, 2012
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
E-Mini Future Euro FX Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (140)   $(11,450,119)   $(11,586,750)   $(136,631)
Mini MSCI Emerging Market Index Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (161)   (8,399,397)   (8,206,170)   193,227 
                        $   56,596 

 

 

Cash posted as collateral to the broker for futures contracts was $1,146,600 at April 30, 2012.

Total return swap transactions outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Total Return Benchmark   Annual
Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Proshares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF    0.54%    4/17/2014    $712,737     $ 
iShares Dow Jones US Real Estate Index Fund    (0.71)%    2/07/2013     (13,776,951)     
SPDR Barclays Capital Convertible Securities ETF    0.54%    4/17/2014     15,215,540      
                      $
 

Cash posted as collateral to the broker for swap contracts was $5,700,515 at April 30, 2012.

Morgan Stanley acts as the counterparty to the total return swap contracts listed above. The Fund either receives fees from, or pays fees to, the counterparty, depending upon the total return of the benchmark, and the agreed-upon financing rate.

See notes to financial statements.

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Schedules of Investments — IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Investment Companies — 95.0%        
Asset Allocation Funds — 4.7%        
CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust  2,190  $220,467 
CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust*  17,379   2,140,398 
Total Asset Allocation Funds      2,360,865 
         
Commodity Funds — 5.9%        
iShares Silver Trust*  10,222   307,784 
PowerShares DB Gold Fund*  46,552   2,685,585 
Total Commodity Funds      2,993,369 
         
Corporate Bond Funds — 40.2%        
iShares Barclays Credit Bond Fund  10,219   1,128,587 
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade        
Corporate Bond Fund  164,652   19,178,665 
Total Corporate Bond Funds      20,307,252 
         
Currency Harvest Fund — 5.9%        
PowerShares DB G10 Currency        
Harvest Fund*  120,649   2,992,095 
         
Emerging Equity Funds — 14.6%        
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets        
Index Fund  73,913   3,119,128 
Vanguard MSCI Emerging        
Markets ETF(a)  100,071   4,256,020 
Total Emerging Equity Funds      7,375,148 
         
International Bond Funds — 7.6%        
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging        
Markets Bond Fund(a)  24,041   2,747,165 
PowerShares Emerging Markets        
Sovereign Debt Portfolio  37,633   1,072,164 
Total International Bond Fund      3,819,329 
         
Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds — 16.1%        
iShares Barclays 1-3 Year Treasury        
Bond Fund(a)  46,013   3,886,258 
iShares Barclays Short Treasury        
Bond Fund  8,259   910,059 
SPDR Barclays Capital 1-3 Month        
T-Bill ETF  8,030   368,015 
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF  36,189   2,938,185 
Total Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds      8,102,517 
         
Total Investment Companies — 95.0%        
(Cost $47,071,637)      47,950,575 

 

  Shares  Value 
Short-Term Investment — 4.9%      
Money Market Fund — 4.9%      
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash      
Management, 0.02%(b)      
(Cost $2,470,145)  2,470,145  $2,470,145 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 12.8%        
Money Market Fund — 12.8%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $6,488,800)  6,488,800   6,488,800 
         
Total Investments — 112.7%        
(Cost $56,030,582)     $56,909,520 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (12.7)%(c)      (6,433,955)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $50,475,565 

 

 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $6,321,194; cash collateral of $6,488,800 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.
(c)Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets includes net unrealized depreciation on swap and futures contracts.

ETF — Exchange Traded Fund

See notes to financial statements.

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Schedules of Investments — IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

Open futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Type   Broker   Expiration
Date
  Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Value at
Trade Date
  Value at
April 30, 2012
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
DJ UBS Commodity Index Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (5)   $     (70,523)   $      (70,850)   $    (327)
E-Mini Euro FX Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (16)   (1,311,161)   (1,324,200)   (13,039)
Russell 2000 Index Mini Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (13)   (1,063,130)   (1,059,370)   3,760 
                        $ (9,606)
 

Cash posted as collateral to the broker for futures contracts was $107,750 at April 30, 2012.

Total return swap contract outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Total Return Benchmark   Annual
Financing Rate
Received (Paid)
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
ProShares VIX Mid-Term Futures ETF   0.54%   04/17/2014   $ 1,436,169  
 

Morgan Stanley acts as the counterparty to the total return swap contracts listed above. The Fund either receives fees from, or pays fees to, the counterparty, depending upon the total return of the benchmark, and the agreed-upon financing rate.

See notes to financial statements.

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Schedules of Investments — IQ Real Return ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Investment Companies — 100.0%        
Commodity Funds — 8.3%        
PowerShares DB Gold Fund*  28,095  $1,620,800 
PowerShares DB Oil Fund(a)*  22,232   671,206 
Total Commodity Funds      2,292,006 
         
Currency Harvest Fund — 1.7%        
CurrencyShares Euro Trust  3,439   452,951 
         
Long-Term Bond Fund — 10.4%        
iShares Barclays 20+ Year Treasury        
Bond Fund(a)  24,462   2,869,882 
         
Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds — 69.8%        
iShares Barclays Short Treasury        
Bond Fund  124,159   13,681,080 
SPDR Barclays Capital 1-3 Month        
T-Bill ETF  120,726   5,532,873 
Total Short-Term Treasury Bond Funds      19,213,953 
         
U.S. Large Cap Equity Funds — 7.0%        
iShares S&P 500 Index Fund  81   11,362 
SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust  13,767   1,924,214 
Total U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund      1,935,576 
         
U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund — 2.8%        
iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund(a)  9,599   781,646 
         
Total Investment Companies — 100.0%        
(Cost $27,402,416)     $27,546,015 

 

  Shares  Value 
Short-Term Investment — 0.0%(b)      
Money Market Fund — 0.0%(b)      
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash      
Management, 0.02%(c)      
(Cost $6,123)  6,123  $6,123 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 11.8%        
Money Market Fund — 11.8%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $3,244,220)  3,244,220   3,244,220 
         
Total Investments — 111.8%        
(Cost $30,652,759)     $30,796,358 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (11.8)%      (3,253,646)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $27,542,712 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $3,162,781; cash collateral of $3,244,220 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Less than 0.05%.
(c)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.

ETF — Exchange Traded Fund

See notes to financial statements.

39
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Resources ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 89.2%        
Australia — 8.8%        
Aquila Resources Ltd.(a)*  74,528  $376,299 
BHP Billiton Ltd.  66,632   2,466,005 
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.  63,550   373,135 
Iluka Resources Ltd.  8,162   144,450 
New Hope Corp. Ltd.(a)  154,359   782,587 
Newcrest Mining Ltd.  38,865   1,064,108 
OZ Minerals Ltd.  6,597   64,077 
PanAust Ltd.*  31,882   108,202 
Regis Resources Ltd.*  22,355   98,211 
Whitehaven Coal Ltd.(a)  86,134   477,043 
Woodside Petroleum Ltd.  907   32,973 
Total Australia      5,987,090 
         
Belgium — 0.2%        
Umicore SA(a)  2,307   125,175 
         
Canada — 13.8%        
Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.  8,571   342,337 
Alamos Gold, Inc.  5,418   99,152 
B2Gold Corp.*  17,665   66,694 
Barrick Gold Corp.  49,983   2,021,682 
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.  1,255   43,597 
Canfor Corp.*  33,583   367,800 
Cenovus Energy, Inc.  842   30,554 
Centerra Gold, Inc.  12,419   160,776 
China Gold International Resources        
Corp., Ltd.*  16,877   76,702 
Domtar Corp. ADR  8,575   750,141 
Eldorado Gold Corp.  34,587   490,124 
Enbridge, Inc.  840   35,192 
Goldcorp, Inc.  39,860   1,526,296 
Husky Energy, Inc.  1,074   28,014 
IAMGOLD Corp.  18,862   233,878 
Imperial Oil Ltd.  933   43,432 
Inmet Mining Corp.  1,466   80,634 
Kinross Gold Corp.  58,277   522,042 
New Gold, Inc.*  22,639   206,236 
Pan American Silver Corp.  5,153   100,196 
SEMAFO, Inc.  13,968   70,975 
Silver Wheaton Corp.(a)  17,798   543,335 
Suncor Energy, Inc.  1,749   57,766 
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B  11,868   442,790 
TransCanada Corp.  780   34,312 
Uranium One, Inc.(a)*  21,695   63,024 
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.  9,876   434,146 
Yamana Gold, Inc.  37,398   548,506 
Total Canada      9,420,333 
         
Curacao — 0.2%        
Schlumberger Ltd.  1,536   113,879 
         
Finland — 2.3%        
UPM-Kymmene Oyj  121,871   1,559,793 
         
France — 1.1%        
GDF Suez(a)  2,457   56,552 
Suez Environnement Co.  18,792   265,013 
Total SA  2,748   131,191 
Veolia Environnement  17,876   261,796 
Total France      714,552 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)      
Germany — 0.4%      
Suedzucker AG  7,699  $234,319 
         
Hong Kong — 1.7%        
China Agri-Industries Holdings Ltd.  190,676   140,591 
CNOOC Ltd.  50,986   108,705 
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.  1,142,998   536,304 
Shougang Fushan Resources Group Ltd.  1,059,701   371,549 
Total Hong Kong      1,157,149 
         
Ireland — 0.5%        
Kerry Group PLC, Class A  7,318   334,497 
         
Italy — 0.1%        
Eni SpA  4,366   96,907 
         
Japan — 3.7%        
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.  27,916   361,165 
Hokuetsu Kishu Paper Co., Ltd.  48,536   311,233 
INPEX Corp.  4   26,551 
Itoham Foods, Inc.  14,689   55,743 
Kurita Water Industries Ltd.  4,939   121,302 
Maruha Nichiro Holdings, Inc.  30,111   52,419 
Mitsubishi Materials Corp.  27,117   81,509 
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.  2,040   32,039 
Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.  13,491   173,189 
Nippon Paper Group, Inc.(a)  27,823   557,540 
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.  10,783   132,078 
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd.  5,107   192,204 
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd.  12,034   159,157 
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.  4,707   120,851 
Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.  9,201   136,324 
Total Japan      2,513,304 
         
Jersey — 0.7%        
Randgold Resources Ltd.  5,346   470,950 
         
Netherlands — 0.4%        
Nutreco NV  2,121   154,118 
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class A  4,089   145,420 
Total Netherlands      299,538 
         
Norway — 0.4%        
Norsk Hydro ASA  42,554   206,814 
Statoil ASA  3,547   94,614 
Total Norway      301,428 
         
Portugal — 0.7%        
Portucel-Empresa Produtora de        
Pasta e Papel SA  176,357   447,228 
         
Singapore — 2.8%        
Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.  496,344   294,846 
Olam International Ltd.  104,488   191,698 
Sakari Resources Ltd.  211,785   337,199 
Wilmar International Ltd.  281,391   1,107,552 
Total Singapore      1,931,295 
         
Spain — 0.2%        
Ebro Foods SA  6,651   117,563 
Repsol YPF SA  1,349   25,800 
Total Spain      143,363 

 

See notes to financial statements.

40
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Resources ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Sweden — 5.9%        
Boliden AB  5,698  $91,191 
Holmen AB, B Shares  14,954   397,018 
Sandvik AB  222,709   3,527,781 
Total Sweden      4,015,990 
         
Switzerland — 1.1%        
Aryzta AG*  3,948   198,781 
Barry Callebaut AG*  220   211,723 
Ferrexpo PLC  12,108   57,451 
Lindt & Spruengli AG  38   123,924 
Sulzer AG  1,247   179,291 
Total Switzerland      771,170 
         
United Kingdom — 11.2%        
African Barrick Gold Ltd.  21,495   125,412 
Anglo American PLC  28,675   1,102,634 
Antofagasta PLC  20,930   401,389 
Associated British Foods PLC  33,624   665,579 
BG Group PLC  3,778   88,987 
BP PLC  21,429   154,849 
Centrica PLC  5,469   27,255 
Eurasian Natural Resources Corp.  28,517   259,090 
Hochschild Mining PLC  16,915   137,887 
Kazakhmys PLC  11,085   154,983 
Lonmin PLC  4,270   72,251 
New World Resources PLC, Class A  50,729   335,107 
Pennon Group PLC  13,334   159,362 
Petropavlovsk PLC  10,309   79,818 
Rio Tinto PLC  28,228   1,573,392 
Severn Trent PLC  8,857   243,063 
Tate & Lyle PLC  20,058   224,904 
United Utilities Group PLC  25,394   255,045 
Vedanta Resources PLC  6,582   130,075 
Weir Group PLC  8,444   233,786 
Xstrata PLC  63,867   1,221,191 
Total United Kingdom      7,646,059 
         
United States — 33.0%        
AbitibiBowater, Inc.*  23,748   314,661 
Alcoa, Inc.  21,619   210,353 
Allied Nevada Gold Corp.*  4,334   126,943 
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.*  41,976   677,073 
American Water Works Co., Inc.  6,450   220,848 
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.  573   41,949 
Apache Corp.  435   41,734 
Aqua America, Inc.  5,081   115,389 
Arch Coal, Inc.  41,921   409,149 
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.  28,679   884,174 
Bunge Ltd.  6,221   401,255 
Chevron Corp.  2,171   231,342 
Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.  2,784   173,332 
Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp.*  4,619   99,539 
ConAgra Foods, Inc.  17,944   463,314 
ConocoPhillips  1,397   100,067 
CONSOL Energy, Inc.  39,690   1,319,296 
Corn Products International, Inc.  3,260   186,016 
Devon Energy Corp.  445   31,083 
El Paso Corp.  821   24,359 
EOG Resources, Inc.  298   32,724 
Exxon Mobil Corp.  5,063   437,139 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
United States (continued)        
Flowserve Corp.  2,012  $231,239 
Freeport-McMoRan Copper        
& Gold, Inc.  19,712   754,969 
General Mills, Inc.  27,592   1,073,053 
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.*  8,080   393,900 
Halliburton Co.  1,031   35,281 
Hershey Co.  7,010   469,740 
Hormel Foods Corp.  14,994   435,726 
IDEX Corp.  3,051   132,139 
J.M. Smucker Co.  4,650   370,279 
Joy Global, Inc.  20,085   1,421,415 
Kapstone Paper And Packaging Corp.*  11,223   202,687 
Kellogg Co.  15,231   770,232 
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A  77,476   3,088,968 
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.*  31,128   281,709 
Marathon Oil Corp.  799   23,443 
McCormick & Co., Inc.  4,986   278,767 
MeadWestvaco Corp.  39,252   1,248,999 
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.  466   35,304 
Newmont Mining Corp.  25,389   1,209,786 
Occidental Petroleum Corp.  919   83,831 
Peabody Energy Corp.  52,181   1,623,351 
Pentair, Inc.  3,032   131,407 
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.*  2,390   174,016 
Royal Gold, Inc.  2,860   177,205 
Sara Lee Corp.  25,531   562,703 
Seaboard Corp.*  70   139,329 
Smithfield Foods, Inc.*  9,672   202,725 
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A  17,735   323,664 
Total United States      22,417,606 
         
Total Common Stocks — 89.2%        
(Cost $61,724,196)      60,701,625 
Short-Term Investment — 9.3%        
Money Market Fund — 9.3%        
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash        
Management, 0.02%(b)        
(Cost $6,319,133)  6,319,133   6,319,133 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 3.6%        
Money Market Fund — 3.6%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $2,441,356)  2,441,356   2,441,356 
         
Total Investments — 102.1%        
(Cost $70,484,685)     $69,462,114 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (2.1)%(c)      (1,423,611)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $68,038,503 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $2,320,861; cash collateral of $2,441,356 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.
(c)Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets includes net unrealized appreciation on futures contracts.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

See notes to financial statements.

41
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Resources ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

Open futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Type   Broker   Expiration
Date
  Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Value at
Trade Date
  Value at
April 30, 2012
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Mini MSCI EAFE Index Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (85)   $(6,511,545)   $(6,403,050)   $108,495 
E-mini S&P 500 Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (95)   (6,604,670)   (6,619,600)   (14,930)
                        $  93,565 
 

Cash posted as collateral to the broker for futures contracts was $842,500 at April 30, 2012.

See notes to financial statements.

42
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 79.4%      
Air Freight & Logistics — 4.1%      
TNT Express NV(a)  87,459  $1,060,328 
         
Chemicals — 3.5%        
Georgia Gulf Corp.*  6,490   230,071 
Solutia, Inc.  23,572   668,030 
Total Chemicals      898,101 
         
Consumer Staples — 6.0%        
Viterra, Inc.  96,499   1,554,025 
         
Diversified Telecommunication        
Services — 2.8%        
AboveNet, Inc.*  8,778   730,066 
         
Electrical Equipment — 1.9%        
Thomas & Betts Corp.*  6,715   482,876 
         
Energy — 10.9%        
El Paso Corp.  79,203   2,349,953 
Flint Energy Services Ltd.*  13,281   334,865 
NAL Energy Corp.(a)  19,848   152,283 
Total Energy      2,837,101 
         
Financials — 3.6%        
Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A  13,611   618,212 
Harleysville Group, Inc.  5,517   330,689 
Total Financials      948,901 
         
Industrials — 9.8%        
ERA Mining Machinery Ltd.*  2,048,694   232,393 
Goodrich Corp.  16,514   2,071,846 
Wavin NV*  18,252   253,291 
Total Industrials      2,557,530 
         
Information Technology — 9.0%        
Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.*  38,745   1,504,081 
Novellus Systems, Inc.*  17,988   840,939 
Total Information Technology      2,345,020 
         
Insurance — 0.3%        
Premafin Finanziaria SpA*  258,319   77,269 
         
Materials — 11.0%        
Neo Material Technologies, Inc.*  47,339   521,810 
Sundance Resources Ltd.*  643,151   314,690 
Vulcan Materials Co.  10,720   458,923 
Xstrata PLC  81,916   1,566,303 
Total Materials      2,861,726 
         
Media — 1.5%        
Astral Media, Inc., Class A  7,947   392,705 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Multi-Utilities—1.0%        
CH Energy Group, Inc.  2,571  $168,709 
Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund  43,985   94,786 
Total Multi-Utilities      263,495 
         
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 8.4%        
Cove Energy PLC*  344,304   1,266,358 
CVR Energy, Inc.*  30,260   918,694 
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      2,185,052 
         
Personal Products — 1.1%        
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.*  17,515   297,580 
         
Pharmaceuticals — 1.7%        
Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*  48,051   434,861 
         
Software — 1.9%        
Convio, Inc.(a)*  11,659   186,544 
Quest Software, Inc.*  13,643   317,473 
Total Software      504,017 
         
Specialty Retail — 0.9%        
PEP Boys-Manny Moe & Jack  15,363   229,369 
         
Total Common Stocks — 79.4%        
(Cost $19,747,881)      20,660,022 
         
Short-Term Investment — 17.2%        
Money Market Fund — 17.2%        
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash        
Management, 0.02%(b)        
(Cost $4,475,828)  4,475,828   4,475,828 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 5.1%        
Money Market Fund — 5.1%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $1,333,634)  1,333,634   1,333,634 
         
Total Investments — 101.7%        
(Cost $25,557,343)     $26,469,484 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (1.7)%(c)      (450,597)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $26,018,887 

 

 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $1,266,639; cash collateral of $1,333,634 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.
(c)Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets includes net unrealized appreciation on futures contracts.

Open futures contracts outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Type   Broker   Expiration
Date
  Number of
Contracts
Purchased
(Sold)
  Value at
Trade Date
  Value at
April 30, 2012
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Mini MSCI EAFE Index Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (22)   $(1,680,149)   $(1,657,260)   $22,889 
E-mini S&P 500 Future   Morgan Stanley   June 2012   (25)   (1,738,711)   (1,742,000)   (3,289)
                        $19,600 
 

Cash posted as collateral to the broker for futures contracts was $219,500 at April 30, 2012.

See notes to financial statements.

43
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Australia Small Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 100.0%        
Consumer Discretionary — 16.0%        
APN News & Media Ltd.  73,530  $64,301 
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd.(a)  87,297   281,730 
Billabong International Ltd.  36,385   99,999 
Breville Group Ltd.  12,660   58,122 
David Jones Ltd.(a)  87,649   227,205 
Flight Centre Ltd.  9,657   212,328 
G.U.D. Holdings Ltd.  12,273   108,347 
Invocare Ltd.  18,892   165,404 
JB Hi-Fi Ltd.(a)  17,018   171,142 
Myer Holdings Ltd.  101,805   249,063 
Navitas Ltd.  35,976   147,939 
Pacific Brands Ltd.  163,056   104,396 
Seven West Media Ltd.  66,742   205,666 
Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.  98,168   137,456 
Super Retail Group Ltd.  23,083   185,996 
Ten Network Holdings Ltd.  105,764   89,185 
Wotif.com Holdings Ltd.  20,657   95,052 
Total Consumer Discretionary      2,603,331 
         
Consumer Staples — 3.3%        
Goodman Fielder Ltd.  294,046   200,506 
GrainCorp Ltd.  34,719   333,611 
Total Consumer Staples      534,117 
         
Energy — 10.6%        
Aurora Oil & Gas Ltd.*  70,292   303,686 
AWE Ltd.  93,718   170,251 
Beach Energy Ltd.  212,836   310,202 
Coalspur Mines Ltd.(a)*  75,723   131,648 
Dart Energy Ltd.*  106,245   31,523 
Energy Resources of Australia Ltd.(a)*  28,650   48,020 
Gloucester Coal Ltd.*  12,990   106,563 
Karoon Gas Australia Ltd.*  29,745   199,731 
Linc Energy Ltd.*  54,140   63,126 
Paladin Energy Ltd.(a)*  135,623   225,199 
Senex Energy Ltd.*  119,361   141,036 
Total Energy      1,730,985 
         
Financials — 4.2%        
Bank of Queensland Ltd.  51,186   397,522 
FlexiGroup Ltd.  32,524   76,860 
IOOF Holdings Ltd.  31,566   204,729 
Total Financials      679,111 
         
Health Care — 6.6%        
Acrux Ltd.*  27,888   116,421 
Ansell Ltd.  23,715   366,624 
Mesoblast Ltd.(a)*  27,188   213,696 
Primary Health Care Ltd.  81,663   240,593 
Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd.  201,256   139,329 
Total Health Care      1,076,663 
         
Industrials — 25.9%        
Ausdrill Ltd.  42,717   182,329 
Boart Longyear Ltd.  80,734   352,162 
Bradken Ltd.  28,279   218,149 
Cabcharge Australia Ltd.  19,286   128,497 
CSR Ltd.  90,352   164,136 
Downer EDI Ltd.*  72,451   272,285 
Emeco Holdings Ltd.  110,509   119,647 
Forge Group Ltd.  9,633   62,878 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Industrials (continued)        
GWA Group Ltd.(a)  43,810  $89,621 
Industrea Ltd.  62,719   63,988 
Macmahon Holdings Ltd.  106,626   77,702 
Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd.  37,357   124,839 
Mineral Resources Ltd.  20,971   261,109 
Monadelphous Group Ltd.  15,047   364,047 
NRW Holdings Ltd.  43,812   186,547 
SAI Global Ltd.  34,935   190,210 
Seek Ltd.  57,170   426,140 
Spotless Group Ltd.  45,365   120,902 
Transfield Services Ltd.  81,178   192,684 
Transpacific Industries Group Ltd.*  153,811   136,106 
UGL Ltd.  28,662   390,288 
Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd.*  229,303   95,486 
Virgin Australia International        
Holdings Ltd.*(b)  229,303    
Total Industrials      4,219,752 
         
Information Technology — 2.1%        
carsales.com Ltd.(a)  37,336   223,495 
Iress Market Technology Ltd.(a)  17,453   122,280 
Total Information Technology      345,775 
         
Materials — 29.5%        
Adelaide Brighton Ltd.  84,817   269,311 
Ampella Mining Ltd.*  36,167   40,099 
Aquarius Platinum Ltd.  68,909   156,388 
Bathurst Resources Ltd.(a)*  116,541   77,648 
Beadell Resources Ltd.*  125,231   90,608 
BlueScope Steel Ltd.  541,737   222,770 
CuDeco Ltd.*  23,921   85,168 
Discovery Metals Ltd.*  70,196   127,155 
DuluxGroup Ltd.  62,884   202,943 
Gindalbie Metals Ltd.*  138,611   85,138 
Grange Resources Ltd.  64,328   40,181 
Gryphon Minerals Ltd.*  58,520   57,876 
Imdex Ltd.  35,792   93,898 
Independence Group NL  40,708   183,925 
Integra Mining Ltd.*  146,904   79,526 
Intrepid Mines Ltd.*  91,087   81,551 
Ivanhoe Australia Ltd.*  36,000   46,847 
Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd.  25,290   163,235 
Medusa Mining Ltd.  32,470   194,705 
Mineral Deposits Ltd.*  15,033   94,214 
Mirabela Nickel Ltd.*  73,088   37,283 
Mount Gibson Iron Ltd.  112,246   129,123 
Nufarm Ltd.  31,316   160,400 
OneSteel Ltd.  220,345   299,354 
PanAust Ltd.*  82,237   279,098 
Perseus Mining Ltd.*  79,801   216,000 
Ramelius Resources Ltd.*  53,126   42,586 
Regis Resources Ltd.*  68,012   298,792 
Resolute Mining Ltd.*  90,177   157,716 
Sandfire Resources NL*  16,430   132,388 
Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd.*  91,198   55,066 
Silver Lake Resources Ltd.*  38,561   129,263 
St. Barbara Ltd.*  56,789   135,385 
Sundance Resources Ltd.*  404,510   197,924 
Western Areas NL  24,920   130,753 
Total Materials      4,794,317 

 

See notes to financial statements.

44
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Australia Small Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)      
Telecommunication Services — 0.6%      
TPG Telecom Ltd.  50,112  $94,686 
         
Utilities — 1.2%        
Energy World Corp., Ltd.*  147,336   88,963 
Envestra Ltd.  139,259   113,806 
Total Utilities      202,769 
         
Total Common Stocks — 100.0%        
(Cost $18,374,688)      16,281,506 

 

  Shares  Value 
Investment of Cash Collateral For      
Securities Loaned — 9.2%      
Money Market Fund — 9.2%      
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund      
(Cost $1,498,535)  1,498,535  $1,498,535 
         
Total Investments — 109.2%        
(Cost $19,873,223)     $17,780,041 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (9.2)%      (1,502,993)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $16,277,048 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $1,414,891; cash collateral of $1,498,535 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Security fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

See notes to financial statements.

45
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Canada Small Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 99.3%        
Consumer Discretionary — 1.8%        
Great Canadian Gaming Corp.*  17,688  $146,810 
RONA, Inc.  38,392   411,919 
Total Consumer Discretionary      558,729 
         
Consumer Staples — 1.5%        
Jean Coutu Group (PJC), Inc., Class A  33,597   481,196 
         
Energy — 28.0%        
Advantage Oil & Gas Ltd.*  50,193   157,496 
AltaGas Ltd.(a)  26,787   866,826 
Angle Energy, Inc.*  24,414   123,559 
Bankers Petroleum Ltd.*  74,706   258,611 
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd.*  32,418   137,488 
Birchcliff Energy Ltd.*  38,255   262,145 
BlackPearl Resources, Inc.*  86,065   386,789 
Canacol Energy Ltd.*  187,784   146,357 
Canyon Services Group, Inc.  13,815   155,357 
Celtic Exploration Ltd.*  25,621   375,517 
Cequence Energy Ltd.*  38,104   60,167 
Crew Energy, Inc.*  36,126   255,966 
Denison Mines Corp.(a)*  92,879   170,161 
Ensign Energy Services, Inc.(a)  38,290   553,450 
Flint Energy Services Ltd.*  14,506   365,752 
Gasfrac Energy Services, Inc.*  18,938   92,970 
Ithaca Energy, Inc.*  78,221   234,358 
Legacy Oil + Gas, Inc.*  38,049   331,983 
NAL Energy Corp.(a)  45,703   350,654 
Nuvista Energy Ltd.*  30,035   95,460 
PetroBakken Energy Ltd., Class A(a)  23,177   335,474 
Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd.* .  32,109   460,209 
Poseidon Concepts Corp.(a)  24,468   317,753 
Savanna Energy Services Corp.(a)  25,578   197,799 
Southern Pacific Resource Corp.*  102,598   163,044 
TransGlobe Energy Corp.*  22,040   302,508 
Trican Well Service Ltd.  44,351   641,506 
Trinidad Drilling Ltd.  36,478   236,307 
Uranium One, Inc.(a)*  141,561   411,235 
Whitecap Resources, Inc.*  37,264   335,695 
Total Energy      8,782,596 
         
Financials — 9.4%        
Canadian Western Bank(a)  22,785   661,675 
Dundee Corp., Class A*  12,582   311,637 
GMP Capital, Inc.  15,216   94,720 
Industrial Alliance Insurance and        
Financial Services, Inc.  27,306   870,630 
TMX Group, Inc.  22,528   1,028,405 
Total Financials      2,967,067 
         
Health Care — 0.9%        
CML Healthcare, Inc.  27,116   293,406 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Industrials — 9.4%        
Aecon Group, Inc.  16,845  $227,794 
CAE, Inc.  77,827   850,783 
Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.  35,377   767,376 
Russel Metals, Inc.  18,131   497,527 
WestJet Airlines Ltd.  41,738   601,176 
Total Industrials      2,944,656 
         
Information Technology — 0.7%        
Wi-LAN, Inc.  36,891   211,723 
         
Materials — 39.3%        
Alamos Gold, Inc.(a)  35,951   657,922 
Argonaut Gold, Inc.*  27,890   227,817 
Augusta Resource Corp.*  31,171   79,824 
AuRico Gold, Inc.*  84,972   780,956 
Aurizon Mines Ltd.*  49,203   265,949 
Avion Gold Corp.*  132,868   134,489 
B2Gold Corp.*  100,394   379,037 
Banro Corp.*  60,447   256,974 
Canfor Corp.*  23,266   254,809 
Capstone Mining Corp.*  88,969   265,660 
China Gold International Resources        
Corp., Ltd.(a)*  47,828   217,367 
Colossus Minerals, Inc.*  31,670   148,421 
Copper Mountain Mining Corp.*  29,719   129,050 
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.*  29,111   226,594 
Eastern Platinum Ltd.*  280,146   107,754 
Endeavour Silver Corp.*  26,354   244,881 
Extorre Gold Mines Ltd.*  27,933   118,750 
First Majestic Silver Corp.*  31,732   499,130 
Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc.*  37,755   158,594 
Great Basin Gold Ltd.*  143,530   100,244 
Guyana Goldfields, Inc.(a)*  25,309   70,193 
Harry Winston Diamond Corp.*  25,607   365,462 
HudBay Minerals, Inc.  51,894   546,280 
Jaguar Mining, Inc.*  25,477   70,916 
Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc.*  18,778   245,191 
Lake Shore Gold Corp.*  120,773   117,356 
Major Drilling Group International, Inc.  23,817   357,514 
Mercator Minerals Ltd.*  78,019   93,975 
Methanex Corp.  28,149   990,963 
Neo Material Technologies, Inc.*  34,750   383,043 
Nevsun Resources Ltd.  60,497   222,895 
North American Palladium Ltd.*  43,254   130,469 
NovaGold Resources, Inc.*  65,455   471,724 
Premier Gold Mines Ltd.*  41,480   200,693 
Rainy River Resources Ltd.*  25,331   118,969 
Romarco Minerals, Inc.*  176,196   180,128 
Rubicon Minerals Corp.(a)*  86,677   264,080 
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp.*  35,990   100,180 
San Gold Corp.(a)*  94,372   134,687 

 

See notes to financial statements.

46
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Canada Small Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Materials (continued)        
SEMAFO, Inc.  82,349  $418,434 
Sherritt International Corp.  89,457   511,597 
Silvercorp Metals, Inc.  51,497   354,972 
Taseko Mines Ltd.*  59,309   205,311 
Thompson Creek Metals Co., Inc.*  50,725   302,414 
Torex Gold Resources, Inc.(a)*  124,701   217,102 
Total Materials      12,328,770 
         
Metals & Mining — 3.0%        
Pretium Resources, Inc.*  19,149   323,495 
Rio Alto Mining Ltd.*  51,678   220,218 
Scorpio Mining Corp.*  59,657   63,404 
Silver Standard Resources, Inc.*  24,331   351,438 
Total Metals & Mining      958,555 
         
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.8%        
Gibson Energy, Inc.(a)  29,614   678,639 
Surge Energy, Inc.*  21,417   190,985 
Total Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels      869,624 
         
Telecommunication Services — 0.7%        
Manitoba Telecom Services, Inc.  6,595   228,968 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)      
Utilities — 1.8%      
Just Energy Group, Inc.(a)  42,055  $552,958 
         
Total Common Stocks — 99.3%        
(Cost $39,528,557)      31,178,248 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 18.0%        
Money Market Fund — 18.0%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $5,656,632)  5,656,632   5,656,632 
         
Total Investments — 117.3%        
(Cost $45,185,189)     $36,834,880 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (17.3)%      (5,425,759)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $31,409,121 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $5,342,112; cash collateral of $5,656,632 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.

See notes to financial statements.

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Schedules of Investments — IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 98.9%        
Consumer Discretionary — 23.7%        
Agabang&Company  3,772  $43,223 
Daekyo Co., Ltd.  10,214   54,047 
Dongyang Mechatronics Corp.  5,966   72,323 
Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd.  8,039   168,943 
Hanil E-Wha Co., Ltd.  7,463   62,867 
Hansae Co., Ltd.  4,905   38,107 
Hwa Shin Co., Ltd.  6,132   58,329 
Hyundai Greenfood Co., Ltd.  14,574   205,045 
Interpark Corp.*  10,356   40,595 
Jcontentree Corp.*  12,559   37,340 
Kolao Holdings  3,106   34,629 
LG Fashion Corp.  5,238   174,272 
Loen Entertainment, Inc.  1,695   19,498 
Lotte Midopa Co., Ltd.  3,621   45,978 
Paradise Co., Ltd.  15,110   133,702 
Pharmicell Co., Ltd.*  7,166   35,509 
Pyeong Hwa Automotive Co., Ltd.  2,528   39,034 
SBS Media Holdings Co., Ltd.  14,388   37,685 
SL Corp.  4,249   73,503 
S.M. Entertainment Co.*  4,343   155,831 
Ssangyong Motor Co.*  9,697   52,341 
Sungwoo Hitech Co., Ltd.  8,002   90,278 
Woongjin Chemical Co., Ltd.*  68,940   47,582 
Woongjin Holdings Co., Ltd.*  4,164   22,181 
Total Consumer Discretionary      1,742,842 
         
Consumer Staples — 2.4%        
Daesang Corp.  5,409   87,109 
DongA One Corp.  4,811   12,771 
Harim Co., Ltd.  7,514   32,313 
JW Shin-Yak Corp.  5,710   29,103 
Samyang Foods Co., Ltd.  907   18,258 
Total Consumer Staples      179,554 
         
Financials — 10.3%        
Daishin Securities Co., Ltd.  13,475   117,088 
Hanwha Securities Co., Ltd.*  16,094   64,227 
LIG Insurance Co., Ltd.  11,765   244,643 
Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd.  16,771   173,628 
SK Securities Co., Ltd.*  59,082   62,212 
Tong Yang Securities, Inc.  23,299   90,712 
Total Financials      752,510 
         
Health Care — 8.7%        
Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.  4,325   44,585 
Chabio & Diostech Co., Ltd.*  17,164   134,107 
HanAll BioPharma Co., Ltd.*  7,849   60,424 
Il Yang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.*  3,495   75,459 
INFINITT Healthcare Co., Ltd.*  3,429   33,224 
Medipost Co., Ltd.*  1,901   182,678 
RNL BIO Co., Ltd.*  19,658   73,579 
Yungjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.*  20,966   31,538 
Total Health Care      635,594 
         
Industrials — 9.4%        
Halla Engineering & Construction Corp.  4,132   42,595 
iMarketKorea, Inc.  4,838   84,763 
S&T Dynamics Co., Ltd.  5,976   72,444 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Industrials (continued)        
STX Corp.  11,116  $122,459 
STX Engine Co., Ltd.  5,053   64,385 
Sung Kwang Bend Co., Ltd.  4,310   88,479 
Taeyoung Engineering & Construction  14,781   65,264 
Taihan Electric Wire Co., Ltd.*  40,060   110,596 
Y G-1 Co., Ltd.  3,166   35,999 
Total Industrials      686,984 
         
Information Technology — 32.6%        
3s Korea Co., Ltd.*  10,365   187,100 
Asia Pacific Systems, Inc.*  5,715   56,891 
CrucialTec Co., Ltd.*  4,649   37,147 
Curocom Co., Ltd.*  16,785   38,170 
Daeduck Electronics Co., Ltd.  10,626   109,069 
Daou Technology, Inc.  7,402   74,012 
Duksan Hi-Metal Co., Ltd.*  4,840   99,359 
GameHi Co., Ltd.*  4,343   31,589 
Gemvax & Kael Co., Ltd.*  5,431   189,824 
Haansoft, Inc.  5,101   60,257 
Humax Co., Ltd.  4,034   31,876 
ICD Co., Ltd.*  3,118   63,319 
Iljin Display Co., Ltd.  4,372   46,617 
Iljin Materials Co., Ltd.  3,863   47,000 
InfraWare, Inc.*  3,606   29,196 
JCentertainment Corp.  1,629   41,802 
Jusung Engineering Co., Ltd.*  6,824   54,646 
Lumens Co., Ltd.*  10,673   53,454 
Melfas, Inc.  3,550   63,296 
Neowiz Games Corp.*  4,056   91,160 
NEPES Corp.  4,686   79,197 
Osung LST Co., Ltd.*  4,318   30,337 
PARTRON Co., Ltd.  5,916   69,361 
POSCO ICT Co., Ltd.  9,986   71,131 
SFA Engineering Corp.  4,281   204,177 
Signetics Corp.*  7,878   24,224 
Silicon Works Co., Ltd.  2,687   67,286 
Simm Tech Co., Ltd.  4,879   51,807 
SK Broadband Co., Ltd.*  38,827   110,971 
SK Communications Co., Ltd.*  4,072   28,573 
STS Semiconductor &        
Telecommunications Co., Ltd.  10,978   65,084 
TOPTEC Co., Ltd.*  2,014   27,088 
Webzen, Inc.*  3,662   37,264 
WONIK IPS Co., Ltd.*  14,264   90,749 
Woongjin Energy Co., Ltd.*  5,264   31,813 
Total Information Technology      2,394,846 
         
Materials — 11.8%        
Capro Corp.  6,265   108,932 
CNK International Co., Ltd.*  12,390   18,473 
Dongbu HiTek Co., Ltd.*  7,721   55,066 
Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd.*  7,764   38,472 
EG Corp.  1,419   75,588 
Eugene Corp.*  11,525   44,208 
Foosung Co., Ltd.*  13,944   76,128 
Hansol Paper Co., Ltd.  11,571   78,736 
Huchems Fine Chemical Corp.  6,189   124,040 
Moorim P&P Co., Ltd.  8,011   34,061 

 

See notes to financial statements.

48
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Materials (continued)        
Namhae Chemical Corp.  5,805  $47,873 
Poongsan Corp.  5,026   133,864 
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.  4,260   31,287 
Total Materials      866,728 
         
Total Common Stocks — 98.9%        
(Cost $7,551,716)      7,259,058 
         
Rights* — 0.1%        
Consumer Discretionary — 0.1%        
Pharmicell Co., Ltd., expiring 6/20/12        
(Cost $0)  1,580   2,440 
         
Information Technology — 0.0%(a)        
3s Korea Co., Ltd., expiring 6/1/12        
(Cost $0)  318   1,688 
         
Total Rights — 0.1%        
(Cost $0)  1,898   4,128 

 

  Shares  Value 
Short-Term Investment — 0.0%(a)      
Money Market Fund — 0.0%(a)      
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash      
Management, 0.02%(b)      
(Cost $527)  527  $527 
         
Total Investments — 99.0%        
(Cost $7,552,243)     $7,263,713 
Other Assets in Excess of        
Liabilities — 1.0%      74,555 
Net Assets — 100.0%     $7,338,268 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)Less than 0.05%.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.

See notes to financial statements.

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Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 99.4%        
Australia — 6.1%        
GrainCorp Ltd.  170,005  $1,633,559 
Nufarm Ltd.  153,341   785,407 
Total Australia      2,418,966 
         
Brazil — 3.8%        
Cosan Ltd. ADR Class A  109,059   1,509,377 
         
China — 8.5%        
China Bluechemical Ltd. Class H  1,518,737   1,086,525 
China Minzhong Food Corp., Ltd.(a)*  348,027   236,275 
China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd.*  2,871,307   817,968 
First Tractor Co., Ltd. Class H  343,789   320,845 
Shenguan Holdings Group Ltd.  1,068,483   578,470 
Yongye International, Inc. ADR(a)*  32,492   104,299 
Zhongpin, Inc. ADR*  26,487   250,037 
Total China      3,394,419 
         
Hong Kong — 10.7%        
Asian Citrus Holdings Ltd.  571,724   341,955 
Chaoda Modern Agriculture        
(Holdings)Ltd.(c)*  894,006    
China Agri-Industries Holdings Ltd.  1,459,450   1,076,092 
China Foods Ltd.  617,880   669,033 
China Yurun Food Group Ltd.  1,166,585   1,493,242 
Global Bio-chem Technology Group        
Co., Ltd.  1,640,647   323,572 
Sinofert Holdings Ltd.(a)*  1,523,157   331,815 
Total Hong Kong      4,235,709 
         
Indonesia — 4.2%        
PT Bakrie Sumatera Plantations Tbk  9,291,446   303,295 
PT Japfa Comfeed Indonesia Tbk  740,376   340,361 
PT Malindo Feedmill Tbk  595,572   73,227 
PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London        
Sumatra Indonesia Tbk  2,366,856   753,284 
PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk  532,838   189,874 
Total Indonesia      1,660,041 
         
Ireland — 2.2%        
Glanbia PLC  114,628   870,849 
         
Japan — 27.1%        
Fuji Oil Co., Ltd.  52,443   714,609 
House Foods Corp.  62,445   1,054,241 
Iseki & Co., Ltd.(a)  158,778   379,818 
Itoham Foods, Inc.  123,254   467,731 
Kewpie Corp.  92,748   1,393,921 
Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.  61,266   244,773 
Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.  67,242   220,645 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Japan (continued)        
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.  168,192  $615,092 
Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd.  110,195   499,600 
Nippon Meat Packers, Inc.  147,177   1,889,366 
Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd.  85,188   358,484 
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc.  158,853   1,945,748 
NOF Corp.  132,835   668,791 
Prima Meat Packers Ltd.  96,390   189,532 
Yamatane Corp.  75,222   109,284 
Total Japan      10,751,635 
         
Luxembourg — 0.9%        
Adecoagro SA ADR*  40,141   358,058 
         
Netherlands — 7.6%        
CSM NV  58,000   819,092 
Nutreco NV  30,105   2,187,516 
Total Netherlands      3,006,608 
         
Singapore — 2.8%        
First Resources Ltd.  317,408   482,282 
Indofood Agri Resources Ltd.*  382,966   441,062 
Mewah International, Inc.  549,576   204,320 
Total Singapore      1,127,664 
         
Spain — 3.7%        
Deoleo SA*  299,766   136,880 
Ebro Foods SA  75,079   1,327,097 
Total Spain      1,463,977 
         
Thailand — 1.7%        
GFPT PCL  526,662   172,985 
Khon Kaen Sugar Industry PCL  531,436   238,498 
Thai Vegetable Oil PCL  326,264   247,218 
Total Thailand      658,701 
         
United Kingdom — 1.7%        
Devro PLC  141,451   708,151 
         
United States — 18.4%        
Andersons, Inc.  15,749   793,750 
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.*  39,266   333,761 
CVR Partners LP(a)  16,142   464,083 
Dole Food Co., Inc.*  31,140   264,067 
Lindsay Corp.  10,886   727,076 
Smithfield Foods, Inc.*  137,977   2,891,998 
Toro Co.  25,774   1,841,810 
Total United States      7,316,545 
         
Total Common Stocks — 99.4%        
(Cost $43,035,437)      39,480,700 

 

See notes to financial statements.

50
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Short-Term Investment — 0.2%      
Money Market Fund — 0.2%      
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash      
Management, 0.02%(b)      
(Cost $95,007)  95,007  $95,007 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 2.5%        
Money Market Fund — 2.5%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $976,954)  976,954   976,954 
         
         
  Shares  Value 
Total Investments — 102.1%        
(Cost $44,107,398)     $40,552,661 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (2.1)%      (843,995)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $39,708,666 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $938,701; cash collateral of $976,954 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.
(c)Security fair valued as determined in good faith in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

LP — Limited Partnership

PCL — Public Company Limited

See notes to financial statements.

51
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 98.4%        
Australia — 3.2%        
Caltex Australia Ltd.  5,070  $72,680 
Horizon Oil Ltd.*  37,403   12,850 
Total Australia      85,530 
         
Bermuda — 0.5%        
Archer Ltd.*  6,903   14,400 
         
Canada — 9.3%        
Bankers Petroleum Ltd.*  9,296   32,180 
Canyon Services Group, Inc.  1,719   19,331 
Cequence Energy Ltd.*  4,742   7,488 
Ensign Energy Services, Inc.  4,765   68,874 
Ithaca Energy, Inc.*  9,733   29,161 
Ivanhoe Energy, Inc. ADR*  10,857   9,880 
Southern Pacific Resource Corp.*  12,766   20,287 
TransGlobe Energy Corp. ADR*  2,742   37,703 
Twin Butte Energy Ltd.  7,194   19,952 
Total Canada      244,856 
         
China — 1.3%        
China Automation Group Ltd.  20,986   5,789 
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co.,        
Ltd. Class H  85,073   29,609 
Total China      35,398 
         
Colombia — 2.1%        
Petrominerales Ltd.  3,734   54,614 
         
Finland — 2.2%        
Neste Oil OYJ  4,805   56,792 
         
France — 2.0%        
Etablissements Maurel et Prom  3,162   52,606 
         
Hong Kong — 0.4%        
Sino Oil And Gas Holdings Ltd.*  395,930   9,901 
         
Italy — 1.2%        
ERG SpA  2,097   15,792 
Saras SpA*  13,408   16,948 
Total Italy      32,740 
         
Japan — 3.7%        
Cosmo Oil Co., Ltd.  19,296   53,651 
Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K.  6,778   42,869 
Total Japan      96,520 
         
Netherlands — 9.3%        
Core Laboratories NV ADR(a)  1,796   246,016 
         
Norway — 2.9%        
Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA*  2,198   31,560 
DNO International ASA*  21,966   34,837 
Norwegian Energy Co. ASA*  7,569   9,474 
Total Norway      75,871 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)      
Philippines — 0.3%      
Petron Corp.  25,900  $6,552 
         
Russia — 1.5%        
Alliance Oil Co., Ltd.(a)*  4,135   38,777 
         
Thailand — 5.6%        
Bangchak Petroleum PCL  12,962   10,749 
Esso Thailand PCL  44,852   17,066 
IRPC PCL  374,565   53,109 
Thai Oil PCL  30,687   67,362 
Total Thailand      148,286 
         
United Arab Emirates — 3.7%        
Dragon Oil PLC  9,307   88,639 
Exillon Energy PLC*  4,236   9,541 
Total United Arab Emirates      98,180 
         
United Kingdom — 4.4%        
Max Petroleum PLC*  37,997   6,787 
Nautical Petroleum PLC*  3,296   18,090 
Rockhopper Exploration PLC*  10,671   58,959 
Salamander Energy PLC*  5,052   20,394 
Xcite Energy Ltd.*  6,960   11,754 
Total United Kingdom      115,984 
         
United States — 44.8%        
Alon USA Energy, Inc.  378   3,417 
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.*  372   8,173 
BPZ Resources, Inc.(a)*  3,743   15,159 
CVR Energy, Inc.*  3,252   98,731 
Gulfport Energy Corp.*  1,692   44,347 
Harvest Natural Resources, Inc.*  1,289   8,868 
Key Energy Services, Inc.*  5,683   71,947 
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.*  9,879   87,429 
Lufkin Industries, Inc.  1,246   95,743 
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp.(a)*  4,840   30,056 
Oceaneering International, Inc.  4,058   209,514 
PetroQuest Energy, Inc.*  2,142   12,938 
Pioneer Drilling Co.*  2,309   18,195 
SemGroup Corp. Class A*  1,560   49,608 
Stone Energy Corp.*  1,835   51,472 
Sunoco, Inc.  4,011   197,702 
Tesoro Corp.*  5,221   121,388 
VAALCO Energy, Inc.*  2,145   19,455 
Western Refining, Inc.  2,013   38,348 
Total United States      1,182,490 
         
Total Common Stocks — 98.4%        
(Cost $2,997,613)      2,595,513 

 

See notes to financial statements.

52
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Warrant — 0.0%      
United States — 0.0%      
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp,      
expiring 10/14/13*      
(Cost $0)  265  $ 
         
Short-Term Investment — 0.9%        
         
Money Market Fund — 0.9%        
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash        
Management, 0.02%(b)        
(Cost $22,890)  22,890   22,890 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 12.2%        
Money Market Fund — 12.2%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $321,232)  321,232   321,232 
         
         
  Shares  Value 
Total Investments — 111.5%        
(Cost $3,341,735)     $2,939,635 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (11.5)%      (302,999)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $2,636,636 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $313,239; cash collateral of $321,232 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.ks of April 30, 2012.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.

ADR — American Depository Receipt

K.K. — Kabushiki Kaisha

PCL — Public Company Limited

See notes to financial statements.

53
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 99.8%        
Diversified REITs — 8.8%        
CapLease, Inc.  62,203  $258,142 
Cousins Properties, Inc.  97,742   768,252 
Investors Real Estate Trust  78,893   569,608 
Redwood Trust, Inc.  73,718   861,026 
Resource Capital Corp.  77,859   420,439 
Total Diversified REITs      2,877,467 
         
Hotel REITs — 12.7%        
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc.  63,851   545,287 
FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc.*  116,923   493,415 
Hersha Hospitality Trust  144,090   828,517 
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust  47,820   1,151,506 
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc.*  111,333   1,135,597 
Total Hotel REITs      4,154,322 
         
Mortgage REITs — 27.0%        
Anworth Mortgage Asset Corp.  126,845   854,935 
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.(a)  166,283   1,160,655 
CreXus Investment Corp.  71,911   754,346 
Dynex Capital, Inc.  50,792   478,969 
Gramercy Capital Corp.*  33,670   86,532 
Invesco Mortgage Capital  108,304   1,910,483 
iStar Financial, Inc.(a)*  67,659   468,200 
Newcastle Investment Corp.  114,358   808,511 
NorthStar Realty Finance Corp.  104,256   594,259 
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust  28,141   570,981 
RAIT Financial Trust(a)  46,688   225,970 
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.  43,646   910,892 
Total Mortgage REITs      8,824,733 
         
Office REITs — 17.9%        
Brandywine Realty Trust  133,956   1,588,718 
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.*  81,299   1,003,230 
First Potomac Realty Trust  47,201   587,181 
Franklin Street Properties Corp.  67,720   681,940 
Government Properties Income Trust  33,120   769,047 
Lexington Realty Trust  126,887   1,129,294 
MPG Office Trust, Inc.*  40,203   84,828 
Total Office REITs      5,844,238 
         
Residential REITs — 5.1%        
Associated Estates Realty Corp.  39,837   674,440 
Education Realty Trust, Inc.  86,159   971,012 
Total Residential REITs      1,645,452 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Retail REITs — 14.3%        
Acadia Realty Trust  40,135  $930,329 
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.  53,346   278,466 
Getty Realty Corp.(a)  25,387   401,622 
Glimcher Realty Trust  127,232   1,258,324 
Inland Real Estate Corp.  72,696   625,186 
Pennsylvania Real Estate        
Investment Trust  52,076   733,751 
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust  36,354   437,702 
Total Retail REITs      4,665,380 
         
Specialized REITs — 14.0%        
CubeSmart  114,557   1,438,836 
DCT Industrial Trust, Inc.  230,827   1,368,804 
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.  126,961   1,190,894 
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.  34,602   579,239 
Total Specialized REITs      4,577,773 
         
Total Common Stocks — 99.8%        
(Cost $30,792,432)      32,589,365 
         
Short-Term Investment — 0.1%        
         
Money Market Fund — 0.1%        
Invesco Treasury Portfolio Cash        
Management, 0.02%(b)        
(Cost $53,747)  53,747   53,747 
         
Investment of Cash Collateral For        
Securities Loaned — 4.1%        
         
Money Market Fund — 4.1%        
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund        
(Cost $1,341,525)  1,341,525   1,341,525 
         
Total Investments — 104.0%        
(Cost $32,187,704)     $33,984,637 
Liabilities in Excess of Other        
Assets — (4.0)%      (1,315,786)
Net Assets — 100.0%     $32,668,851 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of securities on loan is $1,285,176; cash collateral of $1,341,525 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Rate shown represents annualized 7-day yield as of April 30, 2012.

REITs — Real Estate Investment Trusts

See notes to financial statements.

54
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks — 97.1%      
Bermuda — 0.5%      
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings      
Group Ltd.(a)  22,000  $8,366 
         
Brazil — 6.4%        
Anhanguera Educacional        
Participacoes SA  723   9,626 
BR Properties SA  1,163   14,612 
Brookfield Incorporacoes SA  2,348   6,235 
Companhia de Saneamento de        
Minas Gerais-Copasa MG  452   10,654 
Diagnosticos da America SA  1,454   10,477 
Ez Tec Empreendimentos E        
Participacoes SA  750   8,334 
Gafisa SA  3,322   6,155 
Iochpe-Maxion SA  524   9,129 
Marfrig Alimentos SA  875   4,873 
Mills Estruturas e Servicos de        
Engenharia SA  504   6,596 
Raia Drogasil SA  1,267   13,631 
Rossi Residencial SA  1,488   6,268 
Total Brazil      106,590 
         
Cayman Islands — 2.3%        
Bosideng International Holdings Ltd.  22,000   6,352 
China Metal Recycling Holdings Ltd.  6,000   6,884 
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries        
Group Holdings Ltd.  32,500   8,127 
NVC Lighting Holdings Ltd.  19,000   6,907 
Zhen Ding Technology Holding Ltd.*  3,000   10,014 
Total Cayman Islands      38,284 
         
Chile — 4.0%        
Administradora de Fondos de        
Pensiones Provida SA  1,443   7,713 
Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas SA  9,061   15,988 
Parque Arauco SA*  4,472   8,699 
Ripley Corp. SA  7,185   8,022 
Salfacorp SA  3,418   8,747 
Sociedad Matriz Saam SA*  1    
Sonda SA  3,130   9,334 
Vina Concha y Toro SA  3,841   8,165 
Total Chile      66,668 
         
China — 6.5%        
Ajisen (China) Holdings Ltd.  4,000   4,486 
Beijing Capital International Airport        
Co., Ltd., Class H  16,000   10,457 
China Molybdenum Co. Ltd., Class H*  21,000   8,175 
China Shanshui Cement Group  14,000   11,351 
China Shipping Development Co. Ltd.,        
Class H*  12,000   7,812 
Dongyue Group*  10,000   7,489 
Guangshen Railway Co., Ltd., Class H*  30,000   11,137 
Li Ning Co. Ltd.  5,000   4,602 
Renhe Commercial Holdings Co., Ltd.  64,000   3,712 
Semiconductor Manufacturing        
International Corp.*  180,000   8,933 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
China (continued)        
Shui On Land Ltd.  35,486  $14,866 
Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical        
Co., Ltd., Class H  22,000   7,657 
Springland International Holdings Ltd.  10,824   8,009 
Total China      108,686 
         
Egypt — 1.4%        
Commercial International Bank        
Egypt SAE  3,731   15,794 
Talaat Moustafa Group*  10,455   7,316 
Total Egypt      23,110 
         
Hong Kong — 2.6%        
Far East Horizon Ltd.*  12,000   9,235 
Franshion Properties China Ltd.  27,608   7,616 
KWG Property Holding Ltd.  12,106   8,005 
Trinity Ltd.  9,089   7,604 
Yingde Gases Group Co. Ltd.  10,000   11,627 
Total Hong Kong      44,087 
         
Hungary — 0.4%        
Magyar Telekom        
Telecommunications PLC  2,643   6,675 
         
Indonesia — 4.7%        
Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa        
Barat Dan Banten Tbk PT  91,000   10,198 
Bumi Serpong Damai PT  59,000   9,180 
Global MediaCom Tbk PT  58,000   10,476 
Harum Energy Tbk PT  9,500   7,391 
PT Aneka Tambang Tbk  72,000   13,475 
PT Lippo Karawaci Tbk  140,500   12,689 
PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London        
Sumatra Indonesia Tbk  27,220   8,663 
Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk PT*  44,000   6,559 
Total Indonesia      78,631 
         
Malaysia — 4.9%        
Berjaya Corp. Berhad  17,769   4,698 
Berjaya Sports Toto Berhad  4,700   6,710 
Boustead Holdings Berhad  3,400   5,876 
Bursa Malaysia Berhad  3,900   8,699 
Dialog Group Berhad  10,960   8,186 
Gamuda Berhad  12,600   14,823 
Genting Plantations Berhad  2,600   8,077 
IGB Corp. Berhad  7,700   6,972 
Kencana Petroleum Berhad*  10,000   10,905 
SP Setia Berhad  5,422   6,486 
Total Malaysia      81,432 
         
Mexico — 3.5%        
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV  5,301   10,609 
Genomma Lab Internacional        
SAB de CV, Class B*  4,603   8,104 
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico        
SAB de CV, Class B  4,545   17,710 

 

See notes to financial statements.

55
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Mexico (continued)        
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste        
SAB de CV, Class B  1,723  $14,166 
Industrias CH SAB de CV, Class B*  1,707   7,756 
Total Mexico      58,345 
         
Peru — 0.6%        
Grana y Montero SA  2,866   9,732 
         
Philippines — 3.4%        
Energy Development Corp.  60,847   8,503 
International Container Terminal        
Services, Inc.  8,440   13,593 
Jollibee Foods Corp.  3,460   9,186 
Lepanto Consolidated Mining*  106,000   3,841 
Philex Mining Corp.  17,700   10,460 
Robinsons Land Corp.  25,400   10,420 
Total Philippines      56,003 
         
Poland — 1.3%        
Cyfrowy Polsat SA*  1,569   6,921 
Enea SA  1,236   6,526 
Synthos SA  3,855   7,457 
Total Poland      20,904 
         
Russia — 0.4%        
Aeroflot — Russian Airlines OJSC  4,355   7,009 
         
South Africa — 9.9%        
Adcock Ingram Holdings Ltd.  892   7,017 
Aveng Ltd.  2,611   13,395 
AVI Ltd.  1,523   9,472 
Barloworld Ltd.  1,274   16,110 
Clicks Group Ltd.  1,407   8,492 
JD Group Ltd.  1,113   6,980 
Nampak Ltd.  4,911   14,226 
Netcare Ltd.  7,834   14,202 
Northam Platinum Ltd.  1,717   7,391 
Pick n Pay Stores Ltd.  1,839   10,685 
Pretoria Portland Cement Co., Ltd.  3,218   12,864 
Reunert Ltd.  1,228   11,408 
Sappi Ltd.*  3,176   11,544 
Spar Group Ltd.  1,023   16,044 
Telkom South Africa Ltd.  2,054   6,303 
Total South Africa      166,133 
         
South Korea — 13.8%        
BS Financial Group, Inc.  1,163   11,989 
Cheil Worldwide, Inc.  670   11,679 
DGB Financial Group, Inc.  910   10,669 
Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd.  340   13,599 
Dongkuk Steel Mill Co., Ltd.  510   7,965 
Hanjin Shipping Co., Ltd.*  580   7,980 
Hanwha Corp.  430   11,034 
Hotel Shilla Co., Ltd.  250   11,702 
Hyosung Corp.  233   11,937 
Hyundai Development Co.  373   7,872 
Hyundai Hysco Co., Ltd.  220   7,777 

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
South Korea (continued)        
Hyundai Marine & Fire        
Insurance Co., Ltd.  570  $14,627 
Hyundai Securities Co., Ltd.*  1,540   12,728 
Kolon Industries, Inc.  116   6,426 
Korean Reinsurance Co.  561   6,801 
Kumho Tire Co., Inc.*  740   9,233 
LG Innotek*  77   5,546 
LG International Corp.  213   8,726 
LG Uplus Corp.  1,576   7,823 
Samsung Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.  192   9,225 
SK Networks Co., Ltd.  920   7,603 
SKC Co., Ltd.  144   4,988 
Woongjin Coway Co., Ltd.  390   12,493 
Woori Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.*  1,000   9,910 
Total South Korea      230,332 
         
Taiwan — 24.0%        
Advantech Co., Ltd.  3,000   10,189 
Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd.  5,000   9,758 
China Airlines Ltd.  19,000   7,383 
China Life Insurance Co., Ltd.  14,280   12,760 
China Petrochemical        
Development Corp.  11,000   11,110 
E Ink Holdings, Inc.  6,000   6,574 
Epistar Corp.  6,000   14,585 
EVA Airways Corp.  12,000   7,210 
Evergreen Marine Corp.  11,999   7,066 
Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd.  6,720   7,247 
Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd.  8,000   7,559 
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.  2,000   10,066 
Highwealth Construction Corp.  7,000   11,743 
Hiwin Technologies Corp.  2,000   18,967 
Inventec Corp.  21,000   8,088 
KGI Securities Co., Ltd.  30,950   14,305 
Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp.  1,953   6,138 
LCY Chemical Corp.  4,000   6,176 
Macronix International Co., Ltd.  26,000   8,581 
Nan Kang Rubber Tire Co., Ltd.  5,000   7,344 
Novatek Microelectronics Corp.  3,890   11,787 
Pou Chen Corp.  20,000   17,153 
Powertech Technology, Inc.  4,400   7,479 
Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp.  3,000   12,633 
Ruentex Industries Ltd.  5,000   8,713 
Shin Kong Financial Holding Co., Ltd.*  54,000   16,010 
Simplo Technology Co., Ltd.  1,867   14,382 
Taishin Financial Holding Co., Ltd.  51,760   20,024 
Taiwan Business Bank Co., Ltd.  30,000   9,121 
Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd.  6,000   14,380 
Taiwan Glass Industry Corp.  9,000   8,967 
TECO Electric And Machinery Co., Ltd. .  13,000   9,525 
Tripod Technology Corp.  3,440   10,129 
TSRC Corp.  4,400   10,650 
Unimicron Technology Corp.  9,000   10,245 
Walsin Lihwa Corp.  29,000   8,449 
Wintek Corp.  9,598   6,260 
WPG Holdings Ltd.  9,440   12,895 
Total Taiwan      401,651 

 

See notes to financial statements.

56
 

Schedules of Investments — IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

  Shares  Value 
Common Stocks (continued)        
Thailand — 5.0%        
Electricity Generating PCL  2,863  $9,217 
Glow Energy PCL  3,714   8,123 
Home Product Center PCL  16,500   7,512 
Land And Houses PCL  28,700   7,420 
Minor International PCL  27,830   12,761 
Robinson Department Store PCL  4,000   6,927 
Thai Union Frozen Products PCL  4,500   10,646 
TMB Bank PCL  221,700   12,257 
True Corp. PCL*  66,700   7,982 
Total Thailand      82,845 
         
Turkey — 1.5%        
TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS*  1,694   8,899 
Turk Hava Yollari Anonim Ortakligi*  7,108   10,871 
Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS  3,385   5,773 
Total Turkey      25,543 
         
Total Common Stocks — 97.1%        
(Cost $1,838,547)      1,621,026 
Right — 0.0%(b)        
Thailand — 0.0%(b)        
Thai Union Frozen Products Public        
Company Ltd.*        
(Cost $0)  900   666 

 

  Shares  Value 
Investment of Cash Collateral For      
  Securities Loaned — 0.5%      
Money Market Fund — 0.5%      
BNY Mellon Overnight Government Fund      
(Cost $8,360)  8,360  $8,360 
         
Total Investments — 97.6%        
(Cost $1,846,907)     $1,630,052 
Other Assets in Excess        
of Liabilities — 2.4%(c)      39,674 
Net Assets — 100.0%     $1,669,726 
 
*Non-income producing securities.
(a)All or a portion of security is on loan. The aggregate market value of the security on loan is $7,948; cash collateral of $8,360 (included in liabilities) was received with which the Fund purchased highly liquid short-term investments.
(b)Less than 0.05%
(c)Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities includes net unrealized depreciation on swaps.

PCL — Public Company Limited

Total return swap contracts outstanding at April 30, 2012:

Total Return Benchmark   Annual
Financing Rate
Received
  Expiration
Date
  Notional
Amount
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Housing Development & Infrastructure Ltd.  2.09%  07/17/13  $9,421  $15 
Reliance Capital Ltd.  2.09%  07/17/13   5,691   3 
Satyam Computer Services Ltd.  2.09%  07/17/13   8,112   11 
Unitech Ltd.  2.09%  07/17/13   6,088   (23)
Yes Bank Ltd.  2.09%  07/17/13   11,386   (21)
              $(15)
 

Morgan Stanley acts as the counterparty to the total return swap contracts listed above. The Fund either receives fees from or pays fees to, the counterparty, depending upon the total return of the security, and the agreed-upon financing rate.

See notes to financial statements.

57
 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2012

 

      IQ Hedge
Multi-Strategy
Tracker ETF
      IQ Hedge
Macro
Tracker ETF
      IQ Real
Return ETF
      IQ Global
Resources ETF
    IQ Merger
Arbitrage ETF
 
Assets                                        
Investments, at cost:   $ 212,301,218     $ 56,030,582     $ 30,652,759     $ 70,484,685     $ 25,557,343  
Investments, at value (including                                        
securities on loan)1   $ 214,832,845     $ 56,909,520     $ 30,796,358     $ 69,462,114     $ 26,469,484  
Cash     27,754                          
Foreign currency2                       5,441       13,489  
Cash deposited at broker for                                        
futures collateral     1,146,600       107,750             842,500       219,500  
Cash deposited at broker for                                        
swap collateral     5,700,515                          
Receivable for investments sold     2,307,396                   2,093       655,389  
Variation margin receivable     21,525       12,870             61,100       15,915  
Dividend and interest receivable     10,045       2,043       1,173       175,814       3,074  
Total Assets     224,046,680       57,032,183       30,797,531       70,549,062       27,376,851  
   
Liabilities                                        
Collateral for securities on loan                                        
(Note 2)     23,898,639       6,488,800       3,244,220       2,441,356       1,333,634  
Payable for capital shares                                        
redeemed     2,771,456                          
Advisory fees payable     122,112       30,740       10,530       41,410       15,864  
Compliance fees payable     116       26       15       57       17  
Due to broker     836,392       23,794                    
Due to custodian           12,900             27,682       8,395  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities     2,557       358       54       54       54  
Total Liabilities     27,631,272       6,556,618       3,254,819       2,510,559       1,357,964  
Net Assets   $ 196,415,408     $ 50,475,565     $ 27,542,712     $ 68,038,503     $ 26,018,887  
   
Composition of Net Assets                                        
Paid-in capital   $ 208,708,217     $ 51,699,555     $ 27,551,354     $ 80,692,292     $ 26,861,595  
Undistributed (accumulated) net                                        
investment income (loss)     659,666       152,347       (1,837 )     507,525       (126,487 )
Undistributed (accumulated) net                                        
realized gain (loss) on investments,                                        
swap transactions, futures contracts                                        
and foreign currency translations     (15,540,698 )     (2,245,669 )     (150,404 )     (12,234,659 )     (1,648,237 )
Net unrealized appreciation                                        
(depreciation) on investments, swap                                        
transactions, futures contracts and                                        
foreign currency translations     2,588,223       869,332       143,599       (926,655 )     932,016  
Net Assets   $ 196,415,408     $ 50,475,565     $ 27,542,712     $ 68,038,503     $ 26,018,887  
   
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE                                        
Shares Outstanding (no par value,                                        
unlimited shares authorized)     7,100,000       1,850,000       1,050,000       2,350,000       1,000,000  
Net Asset Value   $ 27.66     $ 27.28     $ 26.23     $ 28.95     $ 26.02  
   
1 Market value of securities on loan:   $ 23,293,149     $ 6,321,194     $ 3,162,781     $ 2,320,861     $ 1,266,639  
2 Cost of foreign currency:   $     $     $     $ 5,435     $ 13,210  

 

See notes to financial statements.

58
 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

   IQ Australia
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Canada
Small Cap ETF
  IQ South Korea
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Global
Agribusiness
Small Cap ETF
Assets                    
Investments, at cost:  $19,873,223   $45,185,189   $7,552,243   $44,107,398 
Investments, at value (including securities on loan)1  $17,780,041   $36,834,880   $7,263,713   $40,552,661 
Foreign currency2   8,346    242,225    65,400    5,317 
Dividend and interest receivable   23,417    14,395    14,071    152,307 
Total Assets   17,811,804    37,091,500    7,343,184    40,710,285 
                     
Liabilities                    
Collateral for securities on loan (Note 2)   1,498,535    5,656,632        976,954 
Due to custodian   27,040    8,026         
Advisory fees payable   9,086    17,525    4,849    24,517 
Compliance fees payable   41    142    13    94 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   54    54    54    54 
Total Liabilities   1,534,756    5,682,379    4,916    1,001,619 
Net Assets  $16,277,048   $31,409,121   $7,338,268   $39,708,666 
                     
Composition of Net Assets                    
Paid-in capital  $21,324,297   $47,261,493   $9,959,401   $45,727,854 
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment                    
income (loss)   44,532    59,348    (156)   83,218 
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss)                    
on investments, swap transactions, futures contracts and foreign currency translations   (2,998,631)   (7,570,015)   (2,332,855)   (2,551,772)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on                    
investments, swap transactions, futures contracts                    
and foreign currency translations   (2,093,150)   (8,341,705)   (288,122)   (3,550,634)
Net Assets  $16,277,048   $31,409,121   $7,338,268   $39,708,666 
                     
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE                    
Shares Outstanding (no par value, unlimited                    
shares authorized)   700,000    1,200,000    300,000    1,600,000 
Net Asset Value  $23.25   $26.17   $24.46   $24.82 
                     
1 Market value of securities on loan:  $1,414,891   $5,342,112   $   $938,701 
2 Cost of foreign currency:  $8,358   $233,630   $65,032   $5,321 

 

See notes to financial statements.

59
 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
April 30, 2012

 

   IQ Global Oil
Small Cap ETF
  IQ US
Real Estate
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Emerging
Markets
Mid Cap ETF
Assets               
Investments, at cost:  $3,341,735   $32,187,704   $1,846,907 
Investments, at value (including securities on loan)1  $2,939,635   $33,984,637   $1,630,052 
Cash   1,372         
Foreign currency2   14,507        65,902 
Unrealized appreciation on swap transactions           29 
Dividend and interest receivable   4,156    43,803    3,330 
Total Assets   2,959,670    34,028,440    1,699,313 
                
Liabilities               
Unrealized depreciation on swap transactions           44 
Due to custodian           16,068 
Collateral for securities on loan (Note 2)   321,232    1,341,525    8,360 
Advisory fees payable   1,757    18,064    1,035 
Compliance fees payable           5 
Due to broker           4,030 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   45        45 
Total Liabilities   323,034    1,359,589    29,587 
Net Assets  $2,636,636   $32,668,851   $1,669,726 
                
Composition of Net Assets               
Paid-in capital  $3,109,053   $30,929,256   $2,278,322 
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss)   10,305    154,244    71,233 
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) on               
investments, swap transactions, futures contracts and                
foreign currency translations   (80,835)   (211,582)   (462,102)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments,                
swap transactions, futures contracts and foreign currency translations   (401,887)   1,796,933    (217,727)
Net Assets  $2,636,636   $32,668,851   $1,669,726 
                
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE               
Shares Outstanding (no par value, unlimited shares authorized)   150,000    1,600,000    100,000 
Net Asset Value  $17.58   $20.42   $16.70 
                
1 Market value of securities on loan:  $313,239   $1,285,176   $7,948 
2 Cost of foreign currency:  $14,406   $   $66,747 

 

See notes to financial statements.

60
 

Statements of Operations
For the period ended April 30, 2012

 

   IQ Hedge
Multi-Strategy
Tracker ETF
  IQ Hedge
Macro
Tracker ETF
  IQ Real
Return ETF
  IQ Global
Resources ETF
  IQ Merger
Arbitrage ETF
Investment Income                         
Dividend income*  $3,730,507   $706,055   $84,826   $1,421,437   $149,341 
Interest income   6                22 
Securities lending income, net                         
(Note 2)   13,150    2,395    1,759    9,930    499 
Total investment income   3,743,663    708,450    86,585    1,431,367    149,862 
                          
Expenses                         
Advisory fees   1,209,116    241,971    96,162    520,268    173,536 
Trustee fees   3,830    737    503    1,762    576 
Compliance fees   1,561    308    193    700    228 
Miscellaneous   58    59    59    374    58 
Total expenses   1,214,565    243,075    96,917    523,104    174,398 
Net investment income (loss)   2,529,098    465,375    (10,332)   908,263    (24,536)
                          
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)                         
on Investments, Swap transactions,                         
Futures Contracts and Foreign                         
Currency Translations                         
Net realized gain (loss) from:                         
Investment securities   (3,632,599)   (1,350,336)   (198,487)   (12,487,957)   (238,134)
In-Kind redemptions   6,743,055    977,809    693,630    6,765,184    247,467 
Swap transactions   (1,366,601)   (23,794)            
Distributions by other investment                         
        companies   78,616    5,418             
Futures contracts   (1,882,294)   (15,530)       (175,358)   (105,112)
Foreign currency translations               (141,242)   (14,637)
Net realized gain (loss)   (59,823)   (406,433)   495,143    (6,039,373)   (110,416)
Net change in net unrealized                         
appreciation (depreciation) on:                         
Investment securities   (713,139)   (651,985)   16,786    (5,196,743)   392,628 
Futures contracts   230,639    58,791        925,613    328,605 
Foreign currency translations               1,259    (726)
Net change in net unrealized                         
appreciation (depreciation)   (482,500)   (593,194)   16,786    (4,269,871)   720,507 
Net realized and unrealized                         
gain (loss)   (542,323)   (999,627)   511,929    (10,309,244)   610,091 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets                         
Resulting from Operations  $1,986,775   $(534,252)  $501,597   $(9,400,981)  $585,555 
                          
*Net of foreign taxes withheld of:  $   $   $   $93,642   $6,882 

 

See notes to financial statements.

61
 

Statements of Operations (continued)
For the period ended April 30, 2012

 

   IQ Australia
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Canada
Small Cap ETF
  IQ South Korea
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Global
Agribusiness
Small Cap ETF
Investment Income                    
Dividend income*  $739,115   $620,975   $89,847   $713,826 
Interest income                
Securities lending income, net (Note 2)   2,468    4,457        4,400 
Total investment income   741,583    625,432    89,847    718,226 
                     
Expenses                    
Advisory fees   160,923    346,292    95,242    327,842 
Trustee fees   657    1,433    335    1,122 
Compliance fees   262    612    130    476 
Miscellaneous   63    61    60    35 
Total expenses   161,905    348,398    95,767    329,475 
Net investment income (loss)   579,678    277,034    (5,920)   388,751 
                     
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on                    
Investments, Swap transactions, Futures                    
Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations                    
Net realized gain (loss) from:                    
Investment securities   (2,864,464)   (4,606,141)   (2,196,207)   (2,551,762)
In-Kind redemptions   118,333    (2,962,019)       1,425,617 
Foreign currency translations   (25,475)   (49,464)   (30,448)   (45,074)
Net realized gain (loss)   (2,771,606)   (7,617,624)   (2,226,655)   (1,171,219)
Net change in net unrealized appreciation                    
(depreciation) on:                    
Investment securities   (4,773,070)   (14,993,791)   (2,033,135)   (4,996,398)
Foreign currency translations   (9,363)   8,070    (1,749)   3,665 
Net change in net unrealized appreciation                    
(depreciation)   (4,782,433)   (14,985,721)   (2,034,884)   (4,992,733)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (7,554,039)   (22,603,345)   (4,261,539)   (6,163,952)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting                    
from Operations  $(6,974,361)  $(22,326,311)  $(4,267,459)  $(5,775,201)
                     
*Net of foreign taxes withheld of:  $9,272   $109,580   $17,813   $62,097 

 

See notes to financial statements.

62
 

Statements of Operations (continued)
For the period ended April 30, 2012

 

   IQ Global Oil
Small Cap ETF**
  IQ US
Real Estate
Small Cap ETF**
  IQ Emerging
Markets
Mid Cap ETF**
Investment Income               
Dividend income*  $38,018   $557,764   $40,998 
Interest income       4     
Securities lending income, net (Note 2)   137    537    12 
Total investment income   38,155    558,305    41,010 
                
Expenses               
Advisory fees   14,447    75,269    13,351 
Trustee fees   44    137    50 
Compliance fees   16    39    23 
Miscellaneous   61    45    141 
Total expenses   14,568    75,490    13,565 
Net investment income (loss)   23,587    482,815    27,445 
                
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Swap transactions, Futures Contracts and Foreign Currency Translations               
Net realized gain (loss) from:               
Investment securities   (80,822)   (212,653)   (342,489)
In-Kind redemptions   151,812    792,669    (126,569)
Swap transactions           (47,076)
Foreign currency translations   (917)       (5,359)
Net realized gain (loss)   70,073    580,016    (521,493)
Net change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:               
Investment securities   (402,100)   1,796,933    (216,855)
Swap transactions           (15)
Foreign currency translations   213        (857)
Net change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (401,887)   1,796,933    (217,727)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (331,814)   2,376,949    (739,220)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(308,227)  $2,859,764   $(711,775)
                
*Net of foreign taxes withheld of:  $4,068   $   $8,477 

 
**Commencement of operations for the IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF, IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF and IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF was May 4, 2011, June 13, 2011 and July 12, 2011, respectively.

See notes to financial statements.

63
 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

   IQ Hedge
Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
  IQ Hedge
Macro Tracker ETF
  IQ Real Return ETF
   For the Year Ended April 30,  For the Year Ended April 30,  For the Year Ended April 30,
   2012  2011  2012  2011  2012  2011
Increase (Decrease) in Net                              
Assets from Operations                              
Net investment income (loss)  $2,529,098   $2,505,702   $465,375   $289,455   $(10,332)  $(36,642)
Net realized gain (loss)   (59,823)   3,268,113    (406,433)   383,464    495,143    202,114 
Net change in net unrealized                              
appreciation (depreciation)   (482,500)   (1,235,296)   (593,194)   942,888    16,786    135,743 
Net increase (decrease) in net                              
assets resulting from                              
operations   1,986,775    4,538,519    (534,252)   1,615,807    501,597    301,215 
                               
Dividends and Distributions to                              
Shareholders from:                              
Net investment income   (2,465,773)   (1,865,556)   (349,947)   (133,209)       (1,985)
Net realized gains                   (70,733)    
Total dividends and distributions                              
to shareholders   (2,465,773)   (1,865,556)   (349,947)   (133,209)   (70,733)   (1,985)
                               
Capital Share Transactions                              
Proceeds from shares created   180,656,444    166,884,050    43,686,434    38,032,383    38,986,694    12,661,434 
Cost of shares redeemed   (114,838,725)   (131,119,714)   (20,628,831)   (21,827,239)   (24,689,903)   (13,889,238)
Net increase (decrease) from                              
capital share transactions   65,817,719    35,764,336    23,057,603    16,205,144    14,296,791    (1,227,804)
Total increase (decrease) in                              
net assets   65,338,721    38,437,299    22,173,404    17,687,742    14,727,655    (928,574)
                               
Net Assets                              
Beginning of period   131,076,687    92,639,388    28,302,161    10,614,419    12,815,057    13,743,631 
End of period  $196,415,408   $131,076,687   $50,475,565   $28,302,161   $27,542,712   $12,815,057 
Including undistributed                              
(accumulated) net investment                              
income (loss) as follows:  $659,666   $729,719   $152,347   $48,478   $(1,837)  $3,712 
                               
Changes in Shares Outstanding                              
Shares outstanding, beginning                              
of period   4,704,000    3,404,000    1,000,000    400,000    500,000    550,000 
Shares created   6,550,000    6,100,000    1,600,000    1,400,000    1,500,000    500,000 
Shares redeemed   (4,154,000)   (4,800,000)   (750,000)   (800,000)   (950,000)   (550,000)
Shares outstanding, end                              
of period   7,100,000    4,704,000    1,850,000    1,000,000    1,050,000    500,000 

 

See notes to financial statements.

64
 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

   IQ Global Resources ETF  IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF  IQ Australia Small Cap ETF
   For the Year Ended April 30,  For the Year Ended April 30,  For the Year Ended April 30,
   2012  2011  2012  2011  2012  2011
Increase (Decrease) in Net                              
Assets from Operations                              
Net investment income (loss)  $908,263   $335,090   $(24,536)  $10,611   $579,678   $719,662 
Net realized gain (loss)   (6,039,373)   5,593,935    (110,416)   (686,091)   (2,771,606)   1,180,666 
Net change in net unrealized                              
appreciation (depreciation)   (4,269,871)   2,864,190    720,507    (117,699)   (4,782,433)   2,671,270 
Net increase (decrease) in net                              
assets resulting from                              
operations   (9,400,981)   8,793,215    585,555    (793,179)   (6,974,361)   4,571,598 
                               
Dividends and Distributions to                              
Shareholders from:                              
Net investment income   (448,866)   (167,873)       (10,811)   (1,324,792)   (401,850)
Net realized gains   (735,042)   (246,632)       (301,245)   (637,635)   (36,342)
Total dividends and distributions                              
to shareholders   (1,183,908)   (414,505)       (312,056)   (1,962,427)   (438,192)
                               
Capital Share Transactions                              
Proceeds from shares created   78,029,100    127,436,513    13,762,318    17,793,474    5,004,467    34,516,704 
Cost of shares redeemed   (79,259,307)   (64,210,652)   (11,249,742)   (25,369,787)   (23,113,382)   (4,300,185)
Net increase (decrease) from                              
capital share transactions   (1,230,207)   63,225,861    2,512,576    (7,576,313)   (18,108,915)   30,216,519 
Total increase (decrease) in                              
net assets   (11,815,096)   71,604,571    3,098,131    (8,681,548)   (27,045,703)   34,349,925 
                               
Net Assets                              
Beginning of period   79,853,599    8,249,028    22,920,756    31,602,304    43,322,751    8,972,826 
End of period  $68,038,503   $79,853,599   $26,018,887   $22,920,756   $16,277,048   $43,322,751 
Including undistributed                              
(accumulated) net investment                              
income (loss) as follows:  $507,525   $189,362   $(126,487)  $(50,878)  $44,532   $470,327 
                               
Changes in Shares Outstanding                              
Shares outstanding, beginning                              
of period   2,400,000    300,000    900,000    1,200,000    1,400,000    350,000 
Shares created   2,650,000    4,250,000    550,000    700,000    200,000    1,200,000 
Shares redeemed   (2,700,000)   (2,150,000)   (450,000)   (1,000,000)   (900,000)   (150,000)
Shares outstanding, end                              
of period   2,350,000    2,400,000    1,000,000    900,000    700,000    1,400,000 

 

See notes to financial statements.

65
 

Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

   IQ Canada Small Cap ETF  IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF
   For the Year Ended April 30,  For the Year Ended April 30,
   2012  2011  2012  2011
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations                    
Net investment income (loss)  $277,034   $182,010   $(5,920)  $19,896 
Net realized gain (loss)   (7,617,624)   1,496,712    (2,226,655)   39,988 
Net change in net unrealized appreciation                    
(depreciation)   (14,985,721)   6,520,343    (2,034,884)   1,661,728 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting                    
from operations   (22,326,311)   8,199,065    (4,267,459)   1,721,612 
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from:                    
Net investment income   (400,361)   (468,240)   (36,683)   (4,475)
Net realized gains           (143,892)   (4,965)
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders   (400,361)   (468,240)   (180,575)   (9,440)
Capital Share Transactions                    
Proceeds from shares created   6,200,746    126,075,670    5,253,526    11,914,215 
Cost of shares redeemed   (72,557,289)   (22,420,896)   (9,643,684)    
Net increase (decrease) from capital share                    
transactions   (66,356,543)   103,654,774    (4,390,158)   11,914,215 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (89,083,215)   111,385,599    (8,838,192)   13,626,387 
Net Assets                    
Beginning of period   120,492,336    9,106,737    16,176,460    2,550,073 
End of period  $31,409,121   $120,492,336   $7,338,268   $16,176,460 
Including undistributed (accumulated) net investment                    
income (loss) as follows:  $59,348   $(94,035)  $(156)  $3,214 
Changes in Shares Outstanding                    
Shares outstanding, beginning of period   3,400,000    350,000    500,000    100,000 
Shares created   200,000    3,750,000    150,000    400,000 
Shares redeemed   (2,400,000)   (700,000)   (350,000)    
Shares outstanding, end of period   1,200,000    3,400,000    300,000    500,000 

 

See notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

 

   IQ Global Agribusiness
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Global
Oil Small
Cap ETF
  IQ US
Real Estate
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Emerging
Markets
Mid Cap ETF
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
March 21,
2011* to
April 30, 2011
  For the Period
May 4,
2011* to
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
June 13,
2011* to
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
July 12,
2011* to
April 30, 2012
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets                         
from Operations                         
Net investment income (loss)  $388,751   $72,410   $23,587   $482,815   $27,445 
Net realized gain (loss)   (1,171,219)   (1,715)   70,073    580,016    (521,493)
Net change in net unrealized                         
appreciation (depreciation)   (4,992,733)   1,442,099    (401,887)   1,796,933    (217,727)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets                         
resulting from operations   (5,775,201)   1,512,794    (308,227)   2,859,764    (711,775)
                          
Dividends and Distributions to                         
Shareholders from:                         
Net investment income   (331,760)       (12,378)   (328,571)   (23,390)
Net realized gains                    
Total dividends and distributions                         
to shareholders   (331,760)       (12,378)   (328,571)   (23,390)
                          
Capital Share Transactions                         
Proceeds from shares created   18,729,999    53,326,443    5,640,912    42,206,389    4,015,365 
Cost of shares redeemed   (27,753,609)       (2,683,671)   (12,068,731)   (1,610,474)
Net increase (decrease) from capital                         
share transactions   (9,023,610)   53,326,443    2,957,241    30,137,658    2,404,891 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (15,130,571)   54,839,237    2,636,636    32,668,851    1,669,726 
                          
Net Assets                         
Beginning of period   54,839,237                 
End of period  $39,708,666   $54,839,237   $2,636,636   $32,668,851   $1,669,726 
Including undistributed (accumulated)                         
net investment income as follows:  $83,218   $70,695   $10,305   $154,244   $71,233 
                          
Changes in Shares Outstanding                         
Shares outstanding, beginning                         
of period   2,000,000                 
Shares created   750,000    2,000,000    300,000    2,250,000    200,000 
Shares redeemed   (1,150,000)       (150,000)   (650,000)   (100,000)
Shares outstanding, end of period   1,600,000    2,000,000    150,000    1,600,000    100,000 

 

 

* Commencement of operations.

See notes to financial statements.

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Financial Highlights
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding

 

   IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF  IQ Real Return ETF
   For the Year Ended April 30,  For the
Period
March 24,
20091 to
April 30,
  For the Year
Ended April 30,
  For the
Period
June 8
20091 to
April 30,
  For the Year
Ended April 30,
  For the
Period
October 26,
20091 to
April 30,
   2012  2011  2010  2009  2012  2011  2010  2012  2011   2010
Net asset value,                                                  
beginning of period  $27.86   $27.21   $25.41   $25.00   $28.30   $26.54   $25.00   $25.63   $24.99   $25.00 
                                                   
Income from Investment                                                  
Operations                                                  
Net investment                                                  
income (loss)2   0.43    0.61    0.52    0.02    0.39    0.38    0.26    (0.01)   (0.08)   (0.02)
Net realized and                                                  
unrealized gain (loss)                                                  
on investments   (0.27)   0.45    1.51    0.39    (1.14)   1.53    1.53    0.66    0.72    0.01 
Distributions of net                                                  
realized gains by                                                  
other investment                                                  
companies   0.01    0.003           0.003   0.003                
Net increase (decrease)                                                  
in net assets resulting                                                  
from investment                                                  
operations   0.17    1.06    2.03    0.41    (0.75)   1.91    1.79    0.65    0.64    (0.01)
                                                   
Distributions from:                                                  
Net investment                                                  
income   (0.37)   (0.41)   (0.23)       (0.27)   (0.15)   (0.25)       (0.00)4    
Net realized gains                               (0.05)        
Total distributions from                                                  
net investment income                                                  
and realized gains   (0.37)   (0.41)   (0.23)       (0.27)   (0.15)   (0.25)   (0.05)   (0.00)4    
Net asset value, end                                                  
of period  $27.66   $27.86   $27.21   $25.41   $27.28   $28.30   $26.54   $26.23   $25.63   $24.99 
                                                   
Total Return                                                  
Total investment return                                                  
based on net                                                  
asset value5   0.65%   3.95%   8.00%   1.64%   (2.61)%   7.21%   7.16%   2.56%   2.58%   (0.04)%
                                                   
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                  
Net assets, end of                                                  
period (000’s                                                  
omitted)  $196,415   $131,077   $92,639   $11,536   $50,476   $28,302   $10,614   $27,543   $12,815   $13,744 
Ratio to average net                                                  
assets of:                                                  
Expenses   0.75%   0.77%   0.77%   0.13%6   0.75%   0.77%   0.76%7   0.48%   0.49%   0.50%7
Net investment                                                  
     income (loss)   1.57%   2.23%   1.93%   0.08%6   1.44%   1.41%   1.10%7   (0.05)%   (0.32)%   (0.14)%7
Portfolio turnover rate8   90%   145%   169%   0%9   108%   54%   77%   62%   52%   44%

 

 

See footnotes on page 71.

See notes to financial statements.

68
 

Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding

 

   IQ Global Resources ETF  IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF  IQ Australia Small Cap ETF
   For the Year
Ended April 30,
  For the
Period
October 26,
20091 to
April 30,
  For the Year
Ended April 30,
  For the
Period
November 16,
20091 to
April 30,
  For the Year
Ended April 30,
  For the
Period
March 22,
20101 to
April 30,
   2012  2011  2010  2012  2011  2010  2012  2011  2010
Net asset value, beginning                                             
of period  $33.27   $27.50   $25.00   $25.47   $26.34   $25.00   $30.94   $25.64   $25.00 
                                              
Income from Investment                                             
Operations                                             
Net investment income (loss)2   0.39    0.29    0.12    (0.03)   0.01    0.03    0.64    1.03    0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain                                             
(loss) on investments   (4.17)   5.78    2.42    0.58    (0.55)   1.31    (5.71)   4.76    0.61 
Net increase (decrease) in                                             
net assets resulting from                                             
investment operations   (3.78)   6.07    2.54    0.55    (0.54)   1.34    (5.07)   5.79    0.64 
                                              
Distributions from:                                             
Net investment income   (0.20)   (0.12)   (0.04)       (0.01)   (0.00)4   (1.77)   (0.45)    
Net realized gains   (0.34)   (0.18)           (0.32)       (0.85)   (0.04)    
Total distributions from net                                             
investment income and                                             
realized gains   (0.54)   (0.30)   (0.04)       (0.33)   (0.00)4   (2.62)   (0.49)    
Net asset value, end of period  $28.95   $33.27   $27.50   $26.02   $25.47   $26.34   $23.25   $30.94   $25.64 
                                              
Total Return                                             
Total investment return based on                                             
net asset value5   (11.30)%   22.17%   10.18%   2.16%   (2.03)%   5.37%   (15.08)%   22.71%   2.56%
                                              
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                             
Net assets, end of period                                             
(000’s omitted)  $68,039   $79,854   $8,249   $26,019   $22,921   $31,602   $16,277   $43,323   $8,973 
Ratio to average net assets of:                                             
Expenses   0.75%   0.76%   0.79%7   0.75%   0.76%   0.77%7   0.69%   0.69%   0.71%7
Net investment income (loss)   1.31%   0.94%   0.93%7   (0.11)%   0.04%   0.22%7   2.49%   3.72%   1.09%7
Portfolio turnover rate8   178%   117%   158%   365%   365%   141%   42%   49%   0%9

 

 

See footnotes on page 71.

See notes to financial statements.

69
 

Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding

 

    IQ Canada Small Cap ETF  
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF
For the Year
Ended April 30,
For the
Period
March 22,
20101 to
April 30,
For the Year
Ended April 30,
For the
Period
April 13,
20101 to
April 30,
    2012   2011   2010   2012   2011   2010
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 35.44     $ 26.02     $ 25.00     $ 32.35     $ 25.50     $ 25.00  
Income from Investment Operations                                                
Net investment income (loss)2     0.16       0.14       (0.01 )     (0.01 )     0.09       (0.01 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on                                                
investments     (9.12 )     9.75       1.03       (7.36 )     6.80       0.51  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting                                                
from investment operations     (8.96 )     9.89       1.02       (7.37 )     6.89       0.50  
Distributions from:                                                
Net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.47 )           (0.11 )     (0.02 )      
Net realized gains                       (0.41 )     (0.02 )      
Total distributions from net investment income                                                
and realized gains     (0.31 )     (0.47 )           (0.52 )     (0.04 )      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 26.17     $ 35.44     $ 26.02     $ 24.46     $ 32.35     $ 25.50  
Total Return                                                
Total investment return based on net asset value5     (25.24 )%     38.15 %     4.08 %     (22.87 )%     27.04 %     2.00 %
Ratios/Supplemental Data                                                
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted)   $ 31,409     $ 120,492     $ 9,107     $ 7,338     $ 16,176     $ 2,550  
Ratio to average net assets of:                                                
Expenses     0.69 %     0.69 %     0.71 %7     0.79 %     0.80 %     0.79 %7
Net investment income (loss)     0.55 %     0.44 %     (0.20 )%7     (0.05 )%     0.31 %     (0.79 )%7
Portfolio turnover rate8     37 %     52 %     0 %     99 %     73 %     1 %

 

 

See footnotes on page 71.

See notes to financial statements.

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Financial Highlights (continued)
Selected Data for a Share of Capital Stock Outstanding

 

   IQ Global Agribusiness
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Global Oil
Small Cap ETF
  IQ US
Real Estate
Small Cap ETF
  IQ Emerging
Markets
Mid Cap ETF
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2012
  For the Period
March 21, 20111
to April 30, 2011
  For the Period
May 4, 20111
to April 30, 2012
  For the Period
June 13, 20111
to April 30, 2012
  For the Period
July 12, 20111
to April 30, 2012
Net asset value, beginning of period  $27.42   $25.40   $19.56   $19.91   $19.67 
                          
Income from Investment Operations                         
Net investment income2   0.22    0.06    0.21    0.73    0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                         
on investments   (2.61)   1.96    (2.07)   0.37    (2.95)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting                         
from investment operations   (2.39)   2.02    (1.86)   1.10    (2.74)
                          
Distributions from:                         
Net investment income   (0.21)       (0.12)   (0.59)   (0.23)
Net realized gains                    
Total distributions from net investment income                         
and realized gains   (0.21)       (0.12)   (0.59)   (0.23)
Net asset value, end of period  $24.82   $27.42   $17.58   $20.42   $16.70 
                          
Total Return                         
Total investment return based on net                         
asset value5   (8.64)%   7.95%   (9.40)%   6.05%   (13.74)%
                          
Ratios/Supplemental Data                         
Net assets, end of period (000's omitted)  $39,709   $54,839   $2,637   $32,669   $1,670 
Ratio to average net assets of:                         
Expenses   0.75%   0.75%7   0.75%7   0.69%7   0.76%7
Net investment income (loss)   0.89%   1.96%7   1.22%7   4.43%7   1.54%7
Portfolio turnover rate8   26%   0%   10%   11%   72%

 

 

1Commencement of operations.
2Based on average shares outstanding.
3Less than $0.005 per share.
4Greater than $(0.005) per share.
5Total investment return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of the period, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any, at net asset value during the period, and redemption on the last day of the period. Total return calculated for a period less than one year is not annualized. Total returns may reflect adjustments to conform to generally accepted accounting principles.
6Not annualized.
7Annualized.
8Portfolio turnover rate is not annualized and excludes the value of portfolio securities received or delivered as in-kind creations or redemptions in connection with the Fund’s capital share transactions.
9Portfolio turnover rate for the period was greater than 0% yet less than 0.5%

See notes to financial statements.

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Notes to Financial Statements
April 30, 2012

 

1. ORGANIZATION

IndexIQ ETF Trust (the “Trust”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on July 1, 2008 and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as a non-diversified, open-end, management investment company, as defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust is currently comprised of twelve active funds (collectively, the “Funds” and each individually, a “Fund”): IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF, IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF, IQ Real Return ETF, IQ Global Resources ETF, IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF, IQ Australia Small Cap ETF, IQ Canada Small Cap ETF, IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF, IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF, IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF, IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF and IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF. The Funds are exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), whose shares are listed on a stock exchange and traded like equity securities at market prices. The IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF commenced operations on March 24, 2009; IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF commenced operations on June 8, 2009; IQ Real Return ETF and IQ Global Resources ETF commenced operations on October 26, 2009; IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF commenced operations on November 16, 2009; IQ Australia Small Cap ETF and IQ Canada Small Cap ETF commenced operations on March 22, 2010; IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF commenced operations on April 13, 2010; IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF commenced operations on March 21, 2011; IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF commenced operations on May 4, 2011; IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF commenced operations on June 13, 2011 and IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF commenced operations on July 12, 2011.

IQ Hong Kong Small Cap ETF, IQ Japan Mid Cap ETF and IQ Taiwan Small Cap ETF were liquidated on December 29, 2011.

The investment objective of the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index, developed by Financial Development Holdco LLC (“IndexIQ”), the parent company of IndexIQ Advisors, LLC (the “Advisor”), the Funds’ investment advisor. The objective of the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Index is to track the “beta” portion of the returns (i.e., that portion of the returns of hedge funds that are non-idiosyncratic, or unrelated to manager skill) of hedge funds that employ various hedge fund investment styles, which may include but are not limited to global macro, long/short, event-driven, market neutral, emerging markets, fixed-income arbitrage and other strategies commonly used by hedge fund managers.

The investment objective of the IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Hedge Macro Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Hedge Macro Index is to track the “beta” portion of the returns (i.e., that portion of the returns of hedge funds that are non-idiosyncratic, or unrelated to manager skill) of a combination of hedge funds pursuing a macro strategy and hedge funds pursuing an emerging markets strategy.

The investment objective of the IQ Real Return ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Real Return Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Real Return Index is to provide investors with a hedge against the U.S. inflation rate by providing a “real return” or a return above the rate of inflation, as represented by the Consumer Price Index, a leading government measure of inflation in the U.S. economy.

The investment objective of the IQ Global Resources ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Global Resources Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Global Resources Index is to use momentum and valuation factors to identify global companies that operate in commodity-specific market segments and whose equity securities trade in developed markets, including the U.S.

The investment objective of the IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Merger Arbitrage Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Merger Arbitrage Index is to seek to identify investment opportunities in the acquisition and merger market segment globally.

The investment objective of the IQ Australia Small Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Australia Small Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Australia Small Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the small capitalization sector of publicly traded companies domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in Australia.

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April 30, 2012

 

The investment objective of the IQ Canada Small Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Canada Small Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Canada Small Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the small capitalization sector of publicly traded companies domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in Canada.

The investment objective of the IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ South Korea Small Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ South Korea Small Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the small capitalization sector of publicly traded companies domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in South Korea.

The investment objective of the IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the global small capitalization sector of publicly traded companies engaged in the agribusiness sector.

The investment objective of the IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Global Oil Small Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Global Oil Small Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the global small cap companies engaged in the oil sector, including in the areas of exploration and production, refining and marketing, and equipment, services and drilling.

The investment objective of the IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ US Real Estate Small Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the small capitalization U.S. real estate companies.

The investment objective of the IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF is to seek investment results that correspond, before fees and expenses, generally to the price and yield performance of the IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap Index, developed by IndexIQ. The objective of the IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap Index is to track the overall performance of the mid capitalization sector of publicly traded companies domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in the emerging markets.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

These financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), which require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of increases and decreases in the net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds:

Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications for certain liabilities. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect the risk of loss to be remote.

Investment Valuation

The Net Asset Value (“NAV”) of each Fund is determined as of the close of trading (generally, 4:00 PM Eastern Time) on each day the New York Stock Exchange Arca (“NYSE”) is open for trading. NAV per share is calculated by dividing a fund’s net assets by the number of fund shares outstanding. Securities, investment funds and futures traded on any recognized national or foreign stock exchange are valued at the last quoted sale price, or if no sale price is available, at the bid price. Securities not listed on a national or foreign stock exchange may be valued on the basis of prices furnished by approved pricing services or at the closing bid price on the over-the-counter market.

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April 30, 2012

 

If market quotations are not readily available, or if it is determined that a quotation of a security does not represent fair value, then the security is valued at a fair value as determined in good faith using procedures adopted by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). Market prices may not represent fair value, for example, if a security is thinly traded or if an event occurs between the market quotation and the time the security is to be valued which is expected to affect the value of the security. The circumstances in which the Board may fair value a security include, among others: the occurrence of events that are significant to a particular issuer, such as mergers, restructurings or defaults; the occurrence of events that are significant to an entire market, such as natural disasters in a particular region or government actions; trading restrictions on securities; thinly traded securities; and market events such as trading halts and early market closings. Short-term securities with 60 days or less remaining to maturity are valued using the amortized cost method, which approximates current market value. Investments in open end regulated investment companies are valued at net asset value. Price information on ETFs is taken from the exchange where the security is primarily traded.

Fair Value Measurement

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and requires disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into fair value measurement. Under ASC 820, various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the following hierarchy:

Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

All other securities and investments for which market values are not readily available, including restricted securities, and those securities for which it is inappropriate to determine prices in accordance with the aforementioned procedures, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures adopted by the Trustees, although the actual calculations may be done by others. Factors considered in making this determination may include, but are not limited to, information obtained by contacting the issuer, analysts, or the appropriate stock exchange (for exchange-traded securities), analysis of the issuer’s financial statements or other available documents and, if necessary, available information concerning other securities in similar circumstances.

Transfers between levels, if any, are considered to have occurred at the beginning of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the year ended April 30, 2012. Level 3 transfers and the reasons for these transfers are detailed in the Level 3 reconciliation.

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The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following summarizes inputs used as of April 30, 2012 in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities carried at fair value:

   Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF                    
Assets                    
Investment Companies*  $164,110,652   $   $   $164,110,652 
Other Financial Instruments**   193,227            193,227 
Short-Term Investments   50,722,193            50,722,193 
Total  $215,026,072   $   $   $215,026,072 
Liabilities                    
Other Financial Instruments**   (136,631)           (136,631)
Total  $(136,631)  $   $   $(136,631)
                     
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF                    
Assets                    
Investment Companies*  $47,950,575   $   $   $47,950,575 
Other Financial Instruments**   3,760            3,760 
Short-Term Investments   8,958,945            8,958,945 
Total  $56,913,280   $   $   $56,913,280 
Liabilities                    
Other Financial Instruments**   (13,366)           (13,366)
Total  $(13,366)  $   $   $(13,366)
IQ Real Return ETF                    
Assets                    
Investment Companies*  $27,546,015   $   $   $27,546,015 
Short-Term Investments   3,250,343            3,250,343 
Total  $30,796,358   $   $   $30,796,358 
IQ Global Resources ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks  $60,701,625   $   $   $60,701,625 
Other Financial Instruments**   108,495            108,495 
Short-Term Investments   8,760,489            8,760,489 
Total  $69,570,609   $   $   $69,570,609 
Liabilities                    
Other Financial Instruments**   (14,930)           (14,930)
Total  $(14,930)  $   $   $(14,930)
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks*  $20,660,022   $   $   $20,660,022 
Other Financial Instruments**   22,889            22,889 
Short-Term Investments   5,809,462            5,809,462 
Total  $26,492,373   $   $   $26,492,373 
Liabilities                    
Other Financial Instruments**   (3,289)           (3,289)
Total  $(3,289)  $   $   $(3,289)
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks*  $16,281,506   $   $***  $16,281,506 
Short-Term Investment   1,498,535            1,498,535 
Total  $17,780,041   $   $   $17,780,041 

 

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April 30, 2012

 

   Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Total
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks*  $31,178,248   $   $   $31,178,248 
Short-Term Investment   5,656,632            5,656,632 
Total  $36,834,880   $   $   $36,834,880 
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks*  $7,259,058   $   $   $7,259,058 
Rights*       4,128        4,128 
Short-Term Investment   527            527 
Total  $7,259,585   $4,128   $   $7,263,713 
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks  $39,480,700   $   $***  $39,480,700 
Short-Term Investment   1,071,961            1,071,961 
Total  $40,552,661   $   $   $40,552,661 
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks  $2,595,513   $   $   $2,595,513 
Warrant               
Short-Term Investment   344,122            344,122 
Total  $2,939,635   $   $   $2,939,635 
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks*  $32,589,365   $   $   $32,589,365 
Short-Term Investments   1,395,272            1,395,272 
Total  $33,984,637   $   $   $33,984,637 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF                    
Assets                    
Common Stocks  $1,621,026   $   $   $1,621,026 
Right       666        666 
Other Financial Instruments**       29        29 
Short-Term Investment   8,360            8,360 
Total  $1,629,386   $695   $   $1,630,081 
Liabilities                    
Other Financial Instruments**       (44)       (44)
Total  $   $(44)  $   $(44)

 

 
*Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by industry type.
**Derivative instruments, including swap transactions and futures contracts, are recorded at the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument.
***Includes Level 3 security valued at $0.
Please refer to the Schedule of Investments to view securities segregated by country.
Includes Level 2 security valued at $0.
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The following is a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining fair value. All transfers in or out of Level 3 are done using the beginning of period method.

IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF  Common Stock
Balance as of April 30, 2011  $ 
Transfer into Level 3(a)   1,790,699 
Purchases   90,965 
Sales   (453,559)
Realized gain (loss)   (872,098)
Change in unrealized depreciation   (556,007)
Balance as of April 30, 2012  $ 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation from investments     
   still held as of April 30, 2012 was:  $(549,087)

 

 

(a)Transfers into Level 3 are the results of the unavailability of a quoted price in a active market or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs.

Tax Information, Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders and Uncertain Tax Positions

Each Fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“the Code”), by distributing substantially all of its net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders. Certain Funds also utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemptions of shares as part of the dividends’ paid deduction. Net investment income and net capital gains, if any, are typically distributed to shareholders at least annually. Dividends may be declared and paid more frequently to improve index tracking or to comply with the distribution requirements of the Code. In addition, the Funds may determine to distribute at least annually amounts representing the full dividend yield net of expenses on the underlying investment securities, as if the Funds owned the underlying investment securities for the entire dividend period in which case some portion of each distribution may result in a return of capital. The amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the components of net assets based on their Federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Dividends and distributions, which exceed earnings and profit for tax purposes are reported as a tax return of capital.

Management evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Funds’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as an expense in the current year. The Funds have concluded that there is no tax liability resulting from uncertain income tax positions taken or expected to be taken. The Funds are required to analyze all open tax years. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. The returns of the Funds for the period from commencement of operations through April 30, 2012 are open for examination.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments, with maturities of three months or less when acquired.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of investment securities are calculated using the identified cost method.

Foreign Currency Translation

The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates of such currencies against the U.S. dollar. The market value of investment securities and the other assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate as of the valuation date. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

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Although the net assets of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period, the Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the fluctuations arising from changes in the market prices of securities held or sold during the period. Accordingly, such foreign currency gains/(losses) are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains/(losses) on investment transactions.

Reported realized foreign currency gains or losses arise from the disposition of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on each Fund’s books on the transaction date and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes (due to the changes in the exchange rate) in the value of foreign currency and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, which are held at period end.

Securities Lending

Each Fund may lend portfolio securities to certain creditworthy borrowers, including the Funds’ securities lending agent. It is the Funds’ policy that, at origination, all loans are secured by collateral of at least 102% of the value of U.S. securities loaned and 105% of the value of foreign securities loaned. Collateral in the form of cash and /or high grade debt obligations, equivalent to at least 100% of the market value of securities loaned, is maintained at all times. The collateral can be invested in certain money market mutual funds which also have exposure to the fluctuations of the market. Each Fund receives compensation for lending its securities from interest or dividends earned on the cash or U.S. government securities held as collateral, net of fee rebates paid to the borrower plus reasonable administrative and custody fees. The dividend and interest income earned on the securities loaned is accounted for in the same manner as other dividend and interest income. The borrower pays to the Funds an amount equal to any dividends or interest received on loaned securities. Lending portfolio securities could result in a loss or delay in recovering the Fund’s securities if the borrower defaults.

The securities lending income earned by the Funds is disclosed on the Statements of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at April 30, 2012 are shown in the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Investment Income and Expenses

Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is accrued daily. The Funds’ investment income, expenses and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily. The Funds distribute substantially all of their net investment income to shareholders in the form of dividends. Distributions of realized capital gains by underlying funds are recorded as realized capital gains on the ex-date.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2011, the International Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 includes common requirements for measurement of and disclosure about fair value between U.S. GAAP and IFRS. ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to disclose the following information for fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy: quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement, the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs. In addition, ASU 2011-04 will require reporting entities to make disclosures about amounts and reasons for transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. The new and revised disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Management is currently evaluating the implications of ASU 2011-04 and its impact on the Funds’ financial statements.

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3. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

Advisory Agreement

Under the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) the Funds pay the Advisor an advisory fee, based on of the average daily net assets of each Fund, at the following annual rates:

Fund   Rate
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF   0.75%
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   0.75%
IQ Real Return ETF   0.48%
IQ Global Resources ETF   0.75%
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   0.75%
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   0.69%
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   0.69%
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   0.79%
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   0.75%
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   0.75%
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   0.69%
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   0.75%

 

Such fee is accrued daily and paid monthly. On May 19, 2011, the sub-advisory agreement between the Advisor and Esposito Partners, LLC (“Esposito”), pursuant to which Esposito acted as sub-advisor to the IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF, was terminated, and the Advisor assumed day-to-day portfolio management responsibility for the Fund.

The Advisor has agreed to pay all expenses of the Funds, except brokerage and other transaction expenses; extraordinary legal fees or expenses, such as those for litigation or arbitration; compensation and expenses of the Independent Trustees, counsel to the Independent Trustees, and the Funds’ chief compliance officer; extraordinary expenses; distribution fees and expenses paid by the Funds under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act; and the advisory fee payable to the Advisor hereunder.

Distribution

ALPS Distributors, Inc. serves as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”) pursuant to a Distribution Services Agreement. The Trust has adopted a Distribution and Service Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (“Rule 12b-1 Plan”). In accordance with the Rule 12b-1 Plan, the Funds are authorized to pay an amount up to 0.10% of each Fund’s average daily net assets each year for certain distribution-related activities. As authorized by the Board of Trustees of the Trust, no Rule 12b-1 fees are currently paid by the Funds and there are no plans to impose these fees. However, in the event Rule 12b-1 fees are charged in the future, they will be paid out of each Fund’s assets. The Advisor and its affiliates may, out of their own resources, pay amounts to third parties for distribution or marketing services on behalf of the Funds.

Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent

The Bank of New York Mellon (in each capacity, the “Administrator,” “Custodian” or “Transfer Agent”) serves as the Funds’ Administrator, Custodian and Transfer Agent pursuant to the Fund Administration and Accounting Agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, the Advisor pays the Funds’ Administrative, Custody and Transfer Agency fees. The Bank of New York Mellon is a subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, a financial holding company.

4. ORGANIZATIONAL AND OFFERING COSTS

Expenses incurred in connection with organizing and the offering of the Trust and the Funds were paid by the Advisor. The Funds do not have an obligation to reimburse the Advisor or its affiliates for organizational and offering expenses paid on their behalf.

5. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS

As of April 30, 2012, there was an unlimited number of no par value shares of beneficial interest authorized by the Trust. Shares are created and redeemed on a continuous basis at NAV only in groups of 50,000 shares called Creation Units. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable. Transactions in shares of

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the Funds are disclosed in detail in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. Only “Authorized Participants” may purchase or redeem shares directly from the Funds. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors will not qualify as Authorized Participants or have the resources to create and redeem whole Creation Units. Therefore, they will be unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Funds. Rather, most retail investors will purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and will be subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.

6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX

At April 30, 2012, the cost of investments on a tax basis was as follows:

Fund  Cost  Gross
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Gross
Unrealized
Depreciation
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $212,327,992   $2,595,006   $90,153   $2,504,853 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   56,177,873    757,873    26,226    731,647 
IQ Real Return ETF   30,694,739    161,110    59,491    101,619 
IQ Global Resources ETF   71,202,745    1,237,053    2,977,684    (1,740,631)
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   25,708,243    875,368    114,127    761,241 
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   20,107,702    968,319    3,295,979    (2,327,660)
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   45,563,816    1,021,447    9,750,383    (8,728,936)
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   7,830,684    697,816    1,264,787    (566,971)
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   44,193,683    1,625,487    5,266,508    (3,641,021)
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   3,342,190    77,377    479,932    (402,555)
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   32,191,119    2,265,911    472,393    1,793,518 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   1,851,236    47,392    268,576    (221,184)

 

The differences between book and tax basis cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) are primarily attributable to wash sale loss deferrals, pass through investments and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in passive foreign investment companies held at April 30, 2012.

At April 30, 2012, the components of earnings/loss on a tax-basis were as follows:

Fund  Undistributed
Net Investment
Income
  Undistributed
Capital and
Other Losses
  Net Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Total Earnings/
(Losses)
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $509,353   $(15,307,015)  $2,504,853   $(12,292,809)
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   126,609    (2,082,246)   731,647    (1,223,990)
IQ Real Return ETF   (11,260)   (99,001)   101,619    (8,642)
IQ Global Resources ETF   507,665    (11,423,174)   (1,738,280)   (12,653,789)
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   24,413    (1,628,637)   761,516    (842,708)
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   254,721    (2,974,341)   (2,327,629)   (5,047,249)
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   237,082    (7,369,122)   (8,720,332)   (15,852,372)
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF       (2,054,570)   (566,563)   (2,621,133)
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   134,721    (2,516,990)   (3,636,919)   (6,019,188)
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   10,760    (80,835)   (402,342)   (472,417)
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   154,244    (208,167)   1,793,518    1,739,595 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   75,558    (462,101)   (222,053)   (608,596)

 

The differences between book and tax basis components of net assets are primarily attributable to wash sale loss deferrals and other book and tax differences including foreign currency contracts, swap contracts and post-October losses.

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At April 30, 2012, the effect of permanent book/tax reclassifications resulted in increases(decreases) to the components of net assets as follows:

Fund  Undistributed
Net Investment
Income/
(Accumulated Net
Investment Loss)
  Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain/(Loss)
on Investments
  Paid-in Capital
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $(133,378)  $(6,453,193)  $6,586,571 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   (11,559)   (848,397)   859,956 
IQ Real Return ETF   4,783    (604,937)   600,154 
IQ Global Resources ETF   (141,234)   (6,158,240)   6,299,474 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   (51,073)   (196,265)   247,338 
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   319,319    (186,274)   (133,045)
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   276,710    3,009,351    (3,286,061)
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   39,233    25,423    (64,656)
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   (44,468)   (1,380,553)   1,425,021 
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   (904)   (150,908)   151,812 
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   0    (791,598)   791,598 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   67,178    59,391    (126,569)

 

For financial reporting purposes, capital accounts are adjusted to reflect the tax character of permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications are primarily due to the tax treatment of net operating losses, distribution reclassifications and foreign currency reclassifications.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended April 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:

   2012  2011
Fund  Ordinary Income  Long-Term
Capital Gains
  Ordinary Income  Long-Term
Capital Gains
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $2,465,773   $   $1,865,556   $ 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   349,947        133,209     
IQ Real Return ETF       70,733    1,985     
IQ Global Resources ETF   1,183,908        414,505     
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF           312,056     
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   1,908,146    54,281    438,192     
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   400,361        468,240     
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   180,575        9,440     
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   331,760             
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   12,378             
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   328,571             
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   23,390             

 

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Capital losses incurred after October 31 (“Post-October Losses”) and certain late year ordinary income losses within the taxable year can be deemed to arise on the first business day of the Funds’ next taxable year. For the year ended April 30, 2012, the Funds incurred and elected to defer to May 1, 2012 post-October losses and late year ordinary losses of:

Fund  Late Year
Ordinary Losses
  Post-October
Capital Losses
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $   $4,376,700 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF       1,070,921 
IQ Real Return ETF   11,260    20,641 
IQ Global Resources ETF       3,368,295 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF       157,684 
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF       1,510,262 
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF       1,441,889 
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF       419,230 
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF       744,384 
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF       40,965 
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF       190,225 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF       275,249 

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company (“RIC”) Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted. The Act modernizes several of the federal income and excise tax provisions related to RICs, and, with certain exceptions, is effective for taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010. Among the changes made are changes to the capital loss carryforward rules allowing for RICs to carry forward capital losses indefinitely and to retain the character of capital loss carryforwards as short-term or long-term. Rules in effect previously limited the carryforward period to eight years and all carryforwards were considered short-term in character. Capital loss carryforwards generated in taxable years beginning after the effective date of the Act must be fully used before capital loss carryforwards generated in taxable years prior to the effective date of the Act; therefore, under certain circumstances, capital loss carryforwards available as of the report date, if any, may expire unused.

At April 30, 2012, the Funds listed below had net capital loss carryforwards for Federal income tax purposes which are available for offset against future taxable net capital gains. The amounts were determined after adjustments for certain differences between financial reporting and tax purposes, such as wash sale losses. Accordingly, no capital gain distributions are expected to be paid to shareholders of these Funds until future net capital gains have been realized in excess of the available capital loss carryforwards. There is no assurance that any Fund will be able to utilize all of its capital loss carryforwards before they expire. For the year ended April 30, 2012, there were no capital loss carryforwards utilized or expired. These loss carryforwards expire in amounts and fiscal years as follows:

Fund  April 30, 2018  April 30, 2019  Short-Term
Post-Effective
No Expiration
  Long-Term
Post-Effective
No Expiration
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $841,667   $5,603,304   $4,169,832   $315,512 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   80,017    531,209    400,099     
IQ Real Return ETF           78,360     
IQ Global Resources ETF           8,054,879     
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF       971,183    355,189    144,581 
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF           1,089,836    374,243 
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF       161,421    5,765,812     
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF           1,635,340     
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF           1,772,606     
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF           39,870     
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF           17,942     
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF           186,852     

 

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7. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

Purchases and sales of investments (excluding short-term investments) for the period ended April 30, 2012 are as follows:

Fund  Purchases  Sales  Purchases
In-Kind
  Sales In-Kind
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $122,300,647   $139,867,718   $172,704,308   $105,531,663 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   39,087,133    34,822,284    33,378,780    15,770,340 
IQ Real Return ETF   12,455,692    12,572,493    36,356,603    22,017,426 
IQ Global Resources ETF   113,971,878    111,480,668    71,199,486    74,674,566 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   71,254,826    67,376,423    6,707,528    8,746,063 
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   10,327,746    10,041,712    2,437,052    21,609,897 
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   23,019,030    19,651,292    1,623,973    70,873,396 
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   11,733,072    16,019,323         
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF   23,358,402    11,532,996    3,936,652    24,627,147 
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   593,678    194,641    4,714,203    2,186,491 
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   3,534,780    1,630,328    39,177,738    10,666,045 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   2,965,311    1,594,316    1,596,249    658,437 

 

8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Futures Contracts

Certain Funds may invest in futures contracts (“futures”) in order to replicate exposures to their respective underlying index components. Investments in futures may increase or leverage exposure to a particular market risk, thereby increasing price volatility of derivative instruments a Fund holds. No price is paid or received by a Fund upon the purchase of a futures contract. Initially, a Fund will be required to deposit with the broker an amount of cash or cash equivalents, known as initial margin, based on the value of the contract. Subsequent payments, called variation margin, to and from the broker, will be made on a daily basis as the price of the underlying instruments fluctuate making the long and short positions in the futures contract more or less valuable, a process known as ‘marking-to-the-market.’ Once a final determination of variation margin is made, additional cash is required to be paid by or released to a Fund, and a Fund will realize a loss or gain. During the period, the IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF and IQ Global Resources ETF utilized futures contracts to effect short exposure to U.S. and international equity returns, while the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy ETF and IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF utilized futures to effect short exposure to U.S. small cap equity returns, international developed and emerging markets equity returns, international currency returns and commodity returns.

The open futures contracts at April 30, 2012 are listed in the Schedules of Investments. The variation margin receivable or payable, as applicable, is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Swap Transactions

A swap agreement is an agreement between two parties pursuant to which the parties exchange payments at specified dates on the basis of a specified notional amount, with the payments calculated by reference to specified securities, indexes, reference rates, currencies or other instruments. Most swap agreements provide that when the period payment dates for both parties are the same, the payments are made on a net basis (i.e., the two payment streams are netted out, with only the net amount paid by one party to the other). The Funds’ obligations or rights under a swap agreement entered into on a net basis will generally be equal only to the net amount to be paid or received under the agreement, based on the relative values of the positions held by each counterparty. Swap agreements are not entered into or traded on exchanges and there is no central clearing or guaranty function for swaps. Therefore, swaps are subject to credit risk or the risk of default or non-performance by the counterparty. Swaps could result in losses if interest rate or foreign currency exchange rates or credit quality changes are not correctly anticipated by the Funds or if the reference index, security or investments do not perform as expected.

When the Funds have an unrealized loss on a swap agreement, the Funds have instructed the custodian to pledge cash or liquid securities as collateral with a value approximately equal to the amount of the unrealized loss. Collateral pledges are monitored and subsequently adjusted if and when the swap valuations fluctuate.

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Certain Funds use total return swaps to achieve the same exposures as their underlying index components. Total return swaps give the Funds the right to receive the appreciation in the value of a specified security, index or other instrument in return for a fee paid to the counterparty, which will typically be an agreed upon interest rate. Total return swaps can also be used to replicate an exposure to a short position in an asset class where a Fund has the right to receive the depreciation in value of a specified security, index or other instrument. If the underlying asset in a total return swap declines over the term of the swap, a Fund may also be required to pay the dollar value of that to the counterparty. The Funds segregate or receive liquid assets, which may include securities, cash, or cash equivalents, to cover the daily marked-to-market net obligations under outstanding swap agreements. During the period, the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF and IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF utilized swaps to effect short exposure to the real estate asset class, and the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF utilized swaps to effect long exposure to the convertible bond asset class and mid-term volatility asset class and the IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF utilized swaps to effect long exposure to the mid-term volatility asset class, which was consistent with the exposure of both Funds’ underlying indexes. At April 30, 2012, the IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF posted $5,700,515 as collateral for swaps.

Pursuant to documentation governing the Funds’ swap transactions with Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. (“Morgan Stanley”), Morgan Stanley has the right to terminate the swaps early in the event that the net assets of the given Fund decline below specific levels set forth in the documentation (“net asset contingent features”). In the event of early termination, Morgan Stanley may require the Funds to pay or receive a settlement amount in connection with the terminated swap transaction. As of April 30, 2012, the Funds have not triggered the conditions under such documentation that will give the counterparty the right to call for an early termination. As of such date, the settlement values of these contracts were approximately equal to the fair value of such contracts.

At April 30, 2012, the fair values of derivative instruments reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities were as follows:

Asset Derivatives      
   Equity Risk  Total
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF          
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts1  $193,227   $193,227 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF          
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts1   3,760    3,760 
IQ Global Resources ETF          
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts1   108,495    108,495 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF          
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts1   22,889    22,889 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF          
Unrealized appreciation on swap transactions   29    29 
           
Liability Derivatives          
    Equity Risk    Total 
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF          
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts1  $136,631   $136,631 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF          
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts1   13,366    13,366 
IQ Global Resources ETF          
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts1   14,930    14,930 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF          
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts1   3,289    3,289 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF          
Unrealized depreciation on swap transactions   44    44 

 

 

1Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedules of Investments. Only unsettled variation margin is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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Transactions in derivative instruments reflected on the Statements of Operations during the year ended April 30, 2012, were as follows:

   Equity Risk  Total
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF          
Realized loss          
Futures contracts  $(1,882,294)  $(1,882,294)
Swap transactions   (1,366,601)   (1,366,601)
Total realized loss  $(3,248,895)  $(3,248,895)
Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)          
Futures contracts  $230,639   $230,639 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF          
Realized loss          
Futures contracts  $(15,530)  $(15,530)
Swap transactions   (23,794)   (23,794)
Total realized loss  $(39,324)  $(39,324)
Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)          
Futures contracts  $58,791   $58,791 
IQ Global Resources ETF          
Realized loss          
Futures contracts  $(175,358)  $(175,358)
Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)          
Futures contracts  $925,613   $925,613 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF          
Realized loss          
Futures contracts  $(105,112)  $(105,112)
Change in Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)          
Futures contracts  $328,605   $328,605 
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF          
Realized loss          
Swap transactions  $(47,076)  $(47,076)
Change in Unrealized depreciation (depreciation)          
Swap transactions  $(15)  $(15)

 

For the year ended April 30, 2012, the monthly average volume of the derivatives held by the Funds were as follows:

Fund  Number of
Futures Contracts
  Market Value
of Futures
Contracts
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF   (199)  $(12,004,771)
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   (26)   (2,045,867)
IQ Global Resources ETF   (197)   (13,928,185)
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   (47)   (3,341,646)

 

Fund  Notional Amount of
Swap Contracts
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF  $2,017,291 
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   1,436,1691
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   71,764 

 

 

1IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF utilized swaps during the last month of the fiscal year only.
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9. RISKS INVOLVED WITH INVESTING IN THE FUNDS

The Funds are subject to the principal risks described below. Some or all of these risks may adversely affect a Fund’s NAV, trading price, yield, total return and ability to meet its investment objective. As with any investment, an investment in a Fund could result in a loss or the performance of a Fund could be inferior to that of other investments.

Fund of Funds Risk*

Certain of the Funds’ investment performance, because they are funds of funds, depends on the investment performance of the underlying ETFs in which they invest. An investment in any such Fund is subject to the risks associated with the underlying ETFs that comprise its underlying Index. Such a Fund will indirectly pay a proportional share of the asset-based fees, if any, of the underlying ETFs in which it invests.

Exchange Traded Vehicle Risk*

Unlike an investment in a mutual fund, the value of the Funds’ investments in ETFs, exchange-traded vehicles (“ETVs”) and exchange-traded notes (“ETNs”) is based on stock market prices and the Fund could lose money due to stock market developments, the failure of an active trading market to develop, or exchange trading halts or de-listings. Federal law prohibits the Funds from acquiring investment company shares, including shares of ETFs, in excess of specific thresholds unless exempted by rule, regulation or exemptive order. These prohibitions may prevent the Funds from allocating their investments to ETFs in an optimal manner.

Index Risk

The underlying Indexes have limited historical performance data that is not predictive of future results. In addition, the underlying Indexes and the Funds rebalance only on a monthly or quarterly basis, which may cause the performance of the underlying Indexes and the Funds to deviate from that of the market exposure that they are trying to achieve.

Tracking Error Risk

Each Fund’s performance may not match its underlying Index during any period of time. Although each Fund attempts to track the performance of its underlying Index, a Fund may not be able to duplicate its exact composition or return for any number of reasons, including but not limited to risk that the strategies used by the Advisor to match the performance of the underlying Indexes may fail to produce the intended results, liquidity risk and new fund risk, as well as the incurring of Fund expenses, which the underlying Index does not incur.

Foreign Securities Risk

Certain of the Funds invest directly or indirectly (through underlying ETFs) in the securities of non-U.S. issuers, which involves risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities. These additional risks include greater market volatility, the availability of less reliable financial information, higher transactional and custody costs, taxation by foreign governments, decreased market liquidity and political instability.

Small Capitalization Companies Risk**

Certain of the Funds invest primarily in the stocks of small capitalization companies, which may be more volatile than those of larger companies. Stock prices of small capitalization companies are also more vulnerable than those of large capitalization companies to adverse business and economic developments, and the stocks of small capitalization companies may be thinly traded, making it difficult to buy and sell them.

New Fund Risk***

Certain of the Funds are new funds. As new funds, there can be no assurance that the Funds will grow to or maintain an economically viable size, in which case the Funds may experience greater tracking error to their Underlying Indexes than they otherwise would be at higher asset levels or they could ultimately liquidate.

 
*Applies to IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF, IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF and IQ Real Return ETF.
**Applies to IQ Australia Small Cap ETF, IQ Canada Small Cap ETF, IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF, IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF, IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF and IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF.
***Applies to IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF, IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF and IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF.

10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of this report and have determined that there are no other material events that would require disclosure.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of IndexIQ ETF Trust:

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of IndexIQ ETF Trust (comprising, respectively, IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF, IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF, IQ Real Return ETF, IQ Global Resources ETF, IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF, IQ Australia Small Cap ETF, IQ Canada Small Cap ETF, IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF, IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF, IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF, IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF and IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF) (collectively, the “Funds”) as of April 30, 2012, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2012, by correspondence with the custodian and others or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from others were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the respective Funds constituting the IndexIQ ETF Trust at April 30, 2012, and the results of their operations, changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

New York, New York
June 28, 2012


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Supplemental Information (unaudited)

 

Federal Tax Status of Dividends Declared During the Tax Year

Qualified Dividend Income — Certain dividends paid by the fund may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. The percentage of ordinary income distributions for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012 taxed at a maximum rate of 15% is as follows:

IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF   33.58%
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   31.94%
IQ Real Return ETF   0.00%
IQ Global Resources ETF   45.45%
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   0.00%
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   29.63%
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   47.95%
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   28.27%
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Equity ETF   81.38%
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   100.00%
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   0.00%
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   16.68%

 

Dividends Received Deduction — For corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income distributions for the year ended April 30, 2012 that qualifies for the dividends received deduction is as follows:

IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF   25.93%
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF   0.00%
IQ Real Return ETF   0.00%
IQ Global Resources ETF   20.51%
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF   0.00%
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   0.00%
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   0.00%
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   0.00%
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Equity ETF   16.99%
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   44.27%
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF   0.00%
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   0.00%

 

Foreign Taxes Paid — The following Funds elect under the Internal Revenue Code Section 853 to pass through foreign taxes paid to its shareholders. The total amount of foreign taxes passed through to shareholders on a per share basis for the year ended April 30, 2012, are as follows:

   Foreign Taxes  Income
   Per Share  Per Share
IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF        
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF        
IQ Real Return ETF        
IQ Global Resources ETF   0.0372    0.4501 
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF        
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF   0.0132    1.0691 
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF   0.0913    0.6088 
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF   0.0594    0.3588 
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap Equity ETF   0.0388    0.4252 
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF   0.0271    0.1937 
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF        
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF   0.0848    0.4948 

 

In January 2013, you will be advised on IRS Form 1099 DIV as to the Federal tax status of the distributions received by you in calendar year 2012.

88
 

Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited)

 

At the March 13, 2012 meeting of the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of IndexIQ ETF Trust (the “Trust”), the Board, including those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), approved IndexIQ Advisors LLC (“IndexIQ”) to continue to serve as investment adviser to the Fund and approved the continuation of the investment advisory agreement between IndexIQ and the Trust with respect to the Fund (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), upon the same terms and conditions set forth therein, for the period February 2, 2012 until February 2, 2013. In connection with considering approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met in executive session with counsel to the Trust, who provided assistance and advice.

In considering the approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees reviewed the materials provided for the Meeting by IndexIQ, including: (i) a copy of the Investment Advisory Agreement with IndexIQ; (ii) information describing the nature, quality, and extent of the services that IndexIQ provides to the Funds, and the fees that IndexIQ receives from the Funds; (iii) information concerning business and operations, compliance program and portfolio management team of IndexIQ; (iv) a copy of the current Form ADV for IndexIQ; and (v) memoranda from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on the fiduciary responsibilities of trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in considering advisory arrangements under the 1940 Act. The independent Trustees also considered the information presented at Board meetings throughout the year. In addition, the Independent Trustees received data comparing the advisory fees, expenses and performance of the Funds with expenses and performance of other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) with similar investment objectives and policies.

During their review of this information, the Independent Trustees focused on and analyzed the factors they deemed relevant, including: (1) the nature, quality, and extent of the services provided to the Funds; (2) the personnel and operations of IndexIQ; (3) the investment performance of each Fund; (4) IndexIQ’s financial condition and profitability; (5) potential “fall-out” benefits to IndexIQ and its affiliates (i.e., ancillary benefits that may be realized by IndexIQ and its affiliates from IndexIQ’s relationship with the Funds); and (6) possible conflicts of interest.

In particular, the Board considered and discussed the following with respect to each Fund:

(a)The nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the Funds by IndexIQ. The Board reviewed the services that IndexIQ provides to the Funds. The Board noted the responsibilities that IndexIQ has as the Funds’ investment adviser, including overall supervisory responsibility for the general management and investment of each Fund’s securities portfolio, daily monitoring of tracking error and quarterly reporting to the Board, and the implementation of Board directives as they relate to the Funds.

The Board reviewed the experience, resources, and strengths of IndexIQ in managing the Operating Funds, the IndexIQ Trust’s mutual fund, as well as separately managed accounts. Based on their consideration and review of the foregoing information, the Board determined that the Funds were likely to continue to benefit from the nature, quality, and extent of these services, as well as IndexIQ’s ability to render such services based on its experience, operations, and resources.

(b)Comparison of services provided and fees charged by IndexIQ and other investment advisers to similar clients, and the cost of the services provided and profits realized by IndexIQ from its relationship with the Funds. The Board then compared both the services rendered and the fees paid pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement to contracts of other registered investment advisers providing services to similar ETFs. In particular, the Board compared each Fund’s advisory fee and expense ratio to other investment companies considered to be in each such Fund’s peer group.

After comparing each Fund’s fees with those of other ETFs in the Fund’s peer group, and in light of the nature, quality, and extent of services provided by IndexIQ and the costs incurred by IndexIQ in rendering those services, the Board concluded that the level of fees paid to IndexIQ with respect to each Fund were fair and reasonable.

(c)IndexIQ’s profitability and the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Fund grows and whether fee levels would reflect such economies of scale. The Board discussed with IndexIQ the costs and profitability of IndexIQ in connection with its serving as investment adviser to each Fund, including operational costs.
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Board Review of Investment Advisory Agreement (unaudited) (continued)

 

(d)Investment performance of IndexIQ. The Board considered the investment performance of the Funds, including tracking error. In particular, the Board considered the investment performance of the Funds relative to their stated objectives and the success of IndexIQ in reaching such objectives. The Board considered each Fund’s investment performance compared to the benchmark index that each Fund uses for comparison in its prospectus and shareholder reports. The Board also considered each Fund’s investment performance compared to the average of the respective Fund’s peer group.

The Board also received and considered information about the premium/discount history of the Funds, which illustrated the number of times that the market price of the Funds trading on the secondary market closed above or below the NAV of the Funds, and by how much, measured in basis points.

Conclusion. No single factor was determinative to the decision of the Board. Based on the foregoing and such other matters as were deemed relevant, the Board concluded that the advisory fee rates and total expense ratios were reasonable in relation to the services provided by IndexIQ to the Funds, as well as the costs incurred and benefits gained by IndexIQ in providing such services. The Board also found the investment advisory fees to be reasonable in comparison to the fees charged by investment advisers to other comparable ETFs of similar size. As a result, the Board determined that the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with IndexIQ was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

90
 

Board of Trustees and Officers (unaudited)

 

The business of the Trust is managed under the direction of the Trust's Board of Trustees. The Board elects the officers of the Trust who are responsible for administering the Trust's day-to-day operations. Each Trustee serves until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed and qualified.

The name, year of birth, address and principal occupations during the past five years for each Trustee and Officer of the Trust is set forth below, along with the other public directorships held by the Trustees.

Independent Trustees

Name and
Year of Birth1
  Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served2
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years3   Number of
Portfolios
in Fund
Complex
Overseen by
Trustee4
  Other
Directorships
Held by Trustee
Reena Aggarwal
1957
  Trustee   Since
August
2008
  Deputy Dean, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University (2006 to 2008); Visiting Professor of Finance, Sloan School of Management, MIT (2005 to 2006); Interim Dean, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University (2004 to 2005); Stallkamp Faculty Fellow and Professor of Finance, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University (2003 to present).   21   FBR Funds
(2006-2011)
 
Gene Chao
1970
  Trustee   Since
August
2008
  Vice President, Global Industries Strategy & Solutions, Juniper Networks (2011 to present); Vice President and GM, Global Network, Hewlett-Packard (2010 to 2011); Vice President, Strategic Services, Dimension Data, Americas (2007 to 2010); Senior Vice President, Strategic Outsourcing, France Telecom Americas (2004 to 2007).   21   None
Interested Trustees5
Adam S. Patti
1970
  Chairman
and Trustee
  Since
November
2008
 

Chairman, Trustee, President and Principal Executive, IndexIQ Trust (2008 to present); Chief Executive Officer, the Advisor (2007 to present);

  21   None
                     
    President and
Principal
Executive
Officer
  Since July
2008 
  Chief Executive Officer, IndexIQ. (2006 to present); Associate Publisher, Time Inc. (2006).         

 

Officers of the Trust

Name and
Year of Birth1
  Position(s)
Held with
Trust
  Term of
Office and
Length of
Time Served2
  Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years
Gregory D. Bassuk
1972
  Secretary   Since July
2008
  Chief Compliance Officer, the Advisor (2008 to present); Secretary, IndexIQ Trust (2008 to present); Chairman and Trustee, IndexIQ ETF Trust (July 2008 to November 2008); Chairman and Trustee, IndexIQ Trust (February 2008 to November 2008); Chief Operating Officer, the Advisor (2007 to present); Chief Operating Officer, IndexIQ (2006 to present); Director, Time Inc. (2004 to 2006).
             
David Fogel
1971
  Treasurer,
Principal
Financial
Officer and
Chief
Compliance
Officer
  Since
October
2008
  Executive Vice President, IndexIQ Trust (2011 to present); Treasurer, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, IndexIQ Trust (2008 to present);
             
    Executive
Vice President
  Since June
2011
  Executive Vice President, IndexIQ (2006 to present); Vice President, Groton Partners LLC (2005 to 2006).

 

 

1The address of each Trustee or Officer is c/o IndexIQ, 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite N-611, Rye Brook, New York 10573.
2Trustees and Officers serve until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
3Principal occupations(s) of the Trustees may cover more than the past five years.
4The Funds are part of a "fund complex" as defined in the 1940 Act. The fund complex includes all open-end funds (including all of their portfolios) advised by the Advisor and any funds that have an investment advisor that is an affiliated person of the Advisor.
5Mr. Patti is an "interested person" of the Trust (as that term is defined in the 1940 Act) because of his affiliations with the Advisor.
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ANNUAL REPORT | APRIL 30, 2012

IndexIQ ETF Trust


IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF
IQ Hedge Macro Tracker ETF
IQ Real Return ETF
IQ Global Resources ETF
IQ Merger Arbitrage ETF
IQ Australia Small Cap ETF
IQ Canada Small Cap ETF
IQ South Korea Small Cap ETF
IQ Global Agribusiness Small Cap ETF
IQ Global Oil Small Cap ETF
IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF
IQ Emerging Markets Mid Cap ETF

Investment Advisor
IndexIQ Advisors LLC
800 Westchester Avenue,
Suite N-611
Rye Brook, NY 10573

Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203

Custodian/Fund Administrator/Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon
One Wall Street
New York, NY 10286

Legal Counsel
Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP
575 Madison Avenue
New York, New York 10022

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
5 Times Square
New York, NY 10036

 
 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

a). The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions.

b). There have not been any changes to the Code of Ethics.

c). Not Applicable

 

d). During the period, Registrant granted no waivers from the provisions of its code of ethics that applies to the Registrant's Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions.

 

e). Not Applicable

 

f). Attached


Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

a). The Registrant’s Board of Trustees has one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee, an “independent” Trustee, Reena Aggarwal. Under applicable securities laws, a person who is determined to be an audit committee financial expert will not be deemed an “expert” for any purpose, including without limitation for the purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result of being designated or identified as an audit committee financial expert. The designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not impose on such person any duties, obligations, or liabilities that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liabilities imposed on such person as a member of the audit committee and Board of Trustees in the absence of such designation or identification.


Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

a). Audit Fees: the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit are as follows:

 

2012: $185,000

2011: $165,000

b). Audit-Related Fees: the aggregate fees billed in each of the previous last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are principally related to the

 
 

Registrant’s tax return reviews and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this item are as follows:

 

2012: $0

2011: $0

 

c). Tax Fees, the aggregate fees billed in each of the previous last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning are as follows:

 

2012: $53,200

2011: $47,600

 

d). All Other Fees, the aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) and (c) of this Item are as follows:

 

2012: $0

2011: $0

 

e) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures.

               (i) Per Rule 2-01(c)(7)(A), the Audit Committee pre-approves all of the Audit, Audit-Related, Tax and Other Fees of the Registrant.

 

               (ii) 100% of services described in each of Items 4(b) through (d) were approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

(f) No response required.

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the Registrant's accountant for services rendered to the Funds, the Advisor or any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Registrant (except for any sub-advisor whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment advisor) that directly impacted the Funds for the period ended April 30, 2012 were as follows:

2012: $53,200

2011: $47,600

 

(h) Not Applicable


Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

(a) The Fund has a designated Audit Committee in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and the members of such committee are Reena Aggarwal and Gene Chao.

 
 

(b) Not applicable.

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

(a) Schedule is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b) Not applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company & Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

Not applicable.

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)The Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have evaluated the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing date of this report and have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective.
(b)There were no significant changes in the Registrant's internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

Item 12. Exhibits.

(a) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the Registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Attached

(b) Separate certifications for each Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act (17CFR 270.30a-(a)).

 

 
 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant: IndexIQ ETF Trust

By: /s/ Adam S. Patti

Adam S. Patti, Principal Executive Officer

Date: July 6, 2012

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Registrant: IndexIQ ETF Trust

By: /s/ Adam S. Patti

Adam S. Patti, Principal Executive Officer

Date: July 6, 2012

 

By: /s/ David L. Fogel

David L. Fogel, Principal Financial Officer

Date: July 6, 2012