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Securities and Exchange Commission
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Schedule 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. __)
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IndexIQ Active ETF Trust
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In connection with the mailing of the definitive proxy statement of IQ Ultra Short Duration ETF (the “Fund”), a series of IndexIQ Active ETF Trust, and the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposals set forth in the definitive proxy statement, the following letter to be mailed to the Fund’s shareholders on January 19, 2024, serves as an update that the Special Meeting of Shareholders held on January 17, 2024, has been adjourned until February 14, 2024.
January 19, 2024
Dear Shareholder,
The Special Meeting of Shareholders of the IQ Ultra Short Duration ETF (Ticker: ULTR) has been adjourned until February 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Historically, ETFs that are primarily owned by retail investors have a slower ascent to reaching the vote requirement threshold making it critical for shareholders with smaller positions to vote. I am pleased to report that we continue to see increasing vote participation and strong support from your fellow shareholders who have voted in favor of the new subadvisor and manager of manager proposals.
As of January 17th, greater than 85% of shares cast by your fellow shareholders have voted FOR the new subadvisor and manager of manager proposals. Please join your fellow investors who have voted and take advantage of your right to vote by supporting the new subadvisor and manager of manager proposals.
Please take a few minutes to sign, date, and mail the enclosed proxy card in the prepaid envelope or follow the instructions below to vote by telephone or internet.
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Vote by Phone by calling 1-833-288-9337 and speaking with a proxy voting specialist today. Our representatives are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern time. You may also call the toll-free number on the enclosed card and follow the prompts. |
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Vote by Internet by visiting the internet address on the enclosed card and following the instructions. |
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Vote by Mail by completing, signing, and dating the enclosed card and returning it in the enclosed prepaid return envelope. |
If you have any questions or need assistance in voting please contact our proxy solicitor, Morrow Sodali Fund Solutions (“MSFS”) at 1-833-288-9337. Please note that an MSFS representative may call you to assist in voting.
Thank you in advance for your vote,
Kirk C. Lehneis
President
IndexIQ Active ETF Trust
ADJ-ULTR