This Fund invests in stocks that comprise the TOPIX Small and create a portfolio in accordance with the calculation method of the index. As a rule, by maintaining the portfolio constructed in this way, this Fund strives to achieve a high level of linkage between the Net Asset Value (NAV) and the movements of the Index.

This Fund is a contract-type investment trust. However, it is structured differently from ordinary investment trusts in the following respects:

Its beneficial interest is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Accordingly, investors can trade the Fund freely during open market hours.

• Trading unit is 10 units.

• By adopting a trading unit consisting of 10 units of beneficial interests in the Fund, we strive to reduce the overall cost for managing the Fund. We believe that, by this arrangement, we can provide an efficient means of investment in terms of holding costs for all investors including not only individual investors, but also large investors, such as institutional investors.

• A trading commission will be charged at a rate determined by the broker.

• In principle, investors can trade the Fund in the same manner as listed stocks.

* For more information, please contact your broker.

Major Investment Restrictions

• There is no restriction as to the investment ratio in stocks.
• The Fund may invest, in principle, in shares of the component stocks of TOPIX Small. However, this does not apply to stocks that are acquired through shareholder allotments.
• The Fund does not invest in assets denominated in foreign currencies.

How to Access Information on the Listed Index Fund TOPIX Small Japan Small Cap Equity

The following list is a collection of web page links to access the information about Listed Index Fund TOPIX Small Japan Small Cap Equity.

The official Japanese website of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
The current price of the ETF “Listed Index Fund TOPIX Small Japan Small Cap Equity”
List of ETFs listed in the TSE
Note: To use the search function, click the name of the ETF "Listed Index Fund TOPIX Small Japan Small Cap Equity" in the list.

• Real-time index value of the TOPIX Small
• Outline of the calculation method of the TOPIX Small

ETF Square
ETF Square, on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Group Website, posts an introduction to listed issues, Q&A for investors and other valuable information.