- Alternatives
iPath® Global Carbon ETN (GRN)
iPath® Inverse S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures™ ETN (XXV)
iPath® Inverse S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures™ ETN (II) (IVOP)
iPath® S&P 500 VIX Mid-Term Futures™ ETN (VXZ)
iPath® S&P 500 Dynamic VIX ETN (XVZ)
iPath® S&P MLP ETN (IMLP)
iPath® S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures™ ETN (VXX)
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Commodities
- Broad
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Sector
iPath® Pure Beta Agriculture ETN (DIRT)
iPath® Pure Beta Energy ETN (ONG)
iPath® Pure Beta Grains ETN (WEET)
iPath® Pure Beta Industrial Metals ETN (HEVY)
iPath® Pure Beta Livestock ETN (LSTK)
iPath® Pure Beta Precious Metals ETN (BLNG)
iPath® Pure Beta Softs ETN (GRWN)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Agriculture Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJA)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Energy Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJE)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Grains Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJG)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Industrial Metals Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJM)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Livestock Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (COW)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Precious Metals Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJP)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Softs Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJS)
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Single Commodities
- Energy
- Industrial Metals
iPath® Pure Beta Aluminum ETN (FOIL)
iPath® Pure Beta Copper ETN (CUPM)
iPath® Pure Beta Lead ETN (LEDD)
iPath® Pure Beta Nickel ETN (NINI)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Aluminum Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJU)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Copper Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJC)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Lead Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (LD)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Nickel Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJN)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Tin Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JJT)
- Precious Metals
- Softs
iPath® Pure Beta Cocoa ETN (CHOC)
iPath® Pure Beta Coffee ETN (CAFE)
iPath® Pure Beta Cotton ETN (CTNN)
iPath® Pure Beta Sugar ETN (SGAR)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Cocoa Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (NIB)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Coffee Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (JO)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Cotton Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (BAL)
iPath® Dow Jones-UBS Sugar Subindex Total ReturnSM ETN (SGG)
- Currencies
- Emerging Markets
- Fixed Income
iPath® US Treasury Steepener ETN (STPP)
iPath® US Treasury Flattener ETN (FLAT)
iPath® US Treasury 2-year Bull ETN (DTUL)
iPath® US Treasury 2-year Bear ETN (DTUS)
iPath® US Treasury 5-year Bull ETN (DFVL)
iPath® US Treasury 5-year Bear ETN (DFVS)
iPath® US Treasury 10-year Bull ETN (DTYL)
iPath® US Treasury 10-year Bear ETN (DTYS)
iPath® US Treasury Long Bond Bull ETN (DLBL)
iPath® US Treasury Long Bond Bear ETN (DLBS)
- Leveraged
- Strategies
iPath® S&P MLP ETN (IMLP)
The iPath® S&P MLP ETN is linked to the performance of the consolidated Volume-Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") level of the S&P MLP Index (the "Index"), and is designed to pay a quarterly coupon. The S&P MLP Index is designed to provide exposure to leading partnerships that trade on major U.S. exchanges and are classified in the GICS® Energy Sector and GICS® Gas Utilities Industry. The S&P MLP Index includes both master limited partnerships and publicly traded limited liability companies which have a similar legal structure to MLPs and share the same tax benefits as MLPs.
| Daily Indicative Value† | $28.94 |
| ETNs Outstanding | 1,182,800 |
| Market Capitalization* | $34,230,232 |
| Accrued Dividends1 | 0.38813 |
| Accrued Fees2 | 0.05528 |
Source: Barclays.
† The "Daily Indicative Value" is historical, does not guarantee future performance, and is shown for illustrative purposes only. The issuer or an affiliate will provide the official Redemption Value to the redeeming holder in advance of any redemption. See additional information below.
* Market Capitalization = Daily Indicative Value x ETNs Outstanding
| Closing Price | N/A |
| Net Change | N/A |
| % Change | N/A |
| High | N/A |
| Low | N/A |
| Volume | N/A |
| 20-Day Volume Average | N/A |
| Primary Exchange | NYSE Arca |
| Ticker | IMLP |
| Intraday Indicative Value Ticker | IMLP.IV |
| Bloomberg ETN Keystroke | IMLP<EQUITY><GO> |
| Bloomberg Index Ticker | SPMLP |
| Yearly Fee | 0.80%3 |
| CUSIP | 06742A750 |
| Inception Date | 01/03/2013 |
| Maturity Date | 12/15/2042 |
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| iPath Indicative Value Return | 1.22% | 6.36% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 13.97% | ||||||||||
The returns are shown for the S&P MLP Index (the "Index"). While the ETN is linked to the performance of the Index, the payment on the ETN is linked to the VWAP level, not to the closing level of the Index. Payment at maturity or upon early redemption is linked to the performance of the VWAP level as compared to the initial VWAP level. Although the VWAP level is intended to track the performance of the Index, the calculation of the VWAP level is different from the calculation of the official closing level of the Index. The VWAP level of the Index is reported on Bloomberg page "SPMLPVW <Index>".
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| iPath Market Price Return | N/A | 24.12% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: BlackRock. Period ending 04/30/2013.
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold or redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. See additional market price information.
| S&P MLP Index | 1.00 |
| MSCI EAFE Index | 0.54 |
| MSCI Emerging Markets IndexSM | 0.55 |
| S&P 500 | 0.55 |
| Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index | -0.16 |
| Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total ReturnSM | 0.49 |
Sources: Dow Jones Opco, LLC, UBS Securities LLC, MSCI Inc., Barclays, S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC, BlackRock, 5 years based on monthly returns.
Correlation is shown for the S&P MLP Index (the "Index"). While the ETN is linked to the performance of the Index, the payment on the ETN is linked to the VWAP level, not to the closing level of the Index. Payment at maturity or upon early redemption is linked to the performance of the VWAP level as compared to the initial VWAP level. Although the VWAP level is intended to track the performance of the Index, the calculation of the VWAP level is different from the calculation of the official closing level of the Index.
The VWAP level of the Index is reported on Bloomberg page "SPMLPVW <Index>".
Index Returns
Index Returns measure returns over the relevant period using the change in the index level expressed as a percentage from the beginning of the relevant period to the end of the relevant period. Index Returns are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent actual iPath ETN performance. Index Returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs, or expenses which would reduce your actual return. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.
Market Returns
Market Returns measure returns over the relevant period using the change in the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4:00 pm Eastern time (or the last midpoint of the bid/ask spread prior to 4:00 pm Eastern time) expressed as a percentage from the beginning of the relevant period to the end of the relevant period and do not represent the returns you would receive if you traded at other times. Market Returns do not account for brokerage commissions, which will reduce actual returns.
Indicative Value Returns
The Indicative Value Returns measure the returns over the relevant period using the change in the Indicative Value expressed as a percentage from the beginning of the relevant period to the end of the relevant period and reflect the Current Investor Fee.
Redemption Value
Subject to the notification requirements described in the applicable prospectus, the ETNs may be redeemed by the holder on any Redemption Date during the term of the ETNs. If the ETNs are redeemed, the holder will receive a cash payment in U.S. dollars equal to the closing indicative value on the applicable valuation date, which is (1) the ETN current value on such calendar day plus (2) the accrued dividend on such calendar day minus (3) the accrued investor fee on such calendar day, each as described in the applicable prospectus.
A holder must redeem at least 50,000 iPath S&P MLP ETNs4 of at one time in order to exercise the right to redeem ETNs on any Redemption Date. A Redemption Charge of 0.125% times the closing indicative value on the applicable valuation date will apply. The redemption charge is a one-time charge imposed upon early redemption and is intended to allow the issuer to recoup the brokerage and other transaction costs that we will incur in connection with redeeming the ETNs. The proceeds we receive from the redemption charge may be more or less than such costs.
In the case of holder redemption, a Redemption Date is the third business day following any valuation date (other than the final valuation date). The final redemption date will be the third business day following the valuation date that is immediately prior to the final valuation date. In the case of issuer redemption, the redemption date for the ETNs is the fifth business day after the last day of the issuer redemption measurement period, which will in no event be prior to the 20th calendar day following the date on which we deliver such notice.
Indicative Value
An intraday "indicative value" meant to approximate the intrinsic economic value of each series of iPath ETNs is calculated and published by Bloomberg L.P. or a successor via the facilities of the Consolidated Tape Association under the respective ticker symbol listed above. Additionally, the Daily Indicative Value of these iPath ETNs is calculated and posted each trading day to the Indicative Values table above. In connection with this series of iPath ETNs, the term "indicative value" refers to the value of the ETNs at a given time determined based on the following equation:
Indicative Value = Intraday ETN Current Value + Accrued Dividend on the immediately preceding calendar day – Accrued Investor Fee on the immediately preceding calendar day
Please refer to the applicable prospectus for more information on the calculation of Indicative Value, Intraday ETN Current Value, Accrued Dividend and Accrued Investor Fee.
The indicative value calculation is provided for reference purposes only. It is not intended as a price or quotation, or as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale, redemption or termination of the iPath ETNs, nor does it reflect hedging or transaction costs, credit considerations, market liquidity, or bid-offer spreads. Published index levels from the sponsors of the indices underlying the iPath ETNs may occasionally be subject to delay or postponement. Any such delays or postponements will affect the current Index Level and therefore the indicative value of the iPath ETNs. The actual trading price of the iPath ETNs may be different from their indicative value.
1 The Accrued Dividend for each ETN on any calendar day will be calculated as follows: The accrued dividend on the initial valuation date will equal zero. The accrued dividend on any subsequent calendar day will equal (1) the accrued dividend as of the immediately preceding calendar day plus (2) the dollar dividend value on such calendar day minus (3) the coupon adjustment dividend amount on such calendar day. If the ETNs undergo a split or reverse split, the accrued dividend will be adjusted accordingly.
2 The Accrued Investor Fee for each ETN on any subsequent calendar day will be calculated as follows: The accrued investor fee on the initial valuation date will equal zero. The accrued dividend on any calendar day will equal (1) the accrued investor fee as of the immediately preceding calendar day plus (2) the daily fee value on such calendar day minus (3) the coupon adjustment fee amount on such calendar day. If the ETNs undergo a split or reverse split, the accrued investor fee will be adjusted accordingly.
3 The Daily Fee Value on any calendar day is equal to the product of (1) the closing VWAP level on such calendar day divided by the VWAP factor and (2) the Yearly Fee divided by 365. Because the daily fee value is calculated and subtracted from the closing indicative value on a daily basis, the net effect of the fee accumulates over time and is subtracted at the rate of 0.80% per year.
4 The issuer may from time to time in its sole discretion reduce, in part or in whole, the minimum redemption amount of 50,000 ETNs, applicable to all holders, at the time the reduction becomes effective.
Selected Risk Considerations
An investment in the iPath ETNs described herein (the "ETNs") involves risks. Selected risks are summarized here, but we urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks described under "Risk Factors" in the applicable prospectus supplement and pricing supplement.
You May Lose Some or All of Your Principal: The ETNs are exposed to any decrease in the Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") level between the inception date and the applicable valuation date. Additionally, if the VWAP level is insufficient to offset the negative effect of the investor fee and other applicable costs, you will lose some or all of your investment at maturity or upon redemption, even if the VWAP value has increased. Because the ETNs are subject to an investor fee and any other applicable costs, the return on the ETNs will always be lower than the total return on a direct investment in the index components. The ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no principal protection.
Credit of Barclays Bank PLC: The ETNs are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, Barclays Bank PLC, and are not, either directly or indirectly, an obligation of or guaranteed by any third party. Any payment to be made on the ETNs, including any payment at maturity or upon redemption, depends on the ability of Barclays Bank PLC to satisfy its obligations as they come due. As a result, the actual and perceived creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC will affect the market value, if any, of the ETNs prior to maturity or redemption. In addition, in the event Barclays Bank PLC were to default on its obligations, you may not receive any amounts owed to you under the terms of the ETNs.
Issuer Redemption: Barclays Bank PLC will have the right to redeem or "call" the ETNs (in whole but not in part) at its sole discretion and without your consent on any trading day on or after the inception date until and including maturity.
The Payment on the ETNs is Linked to the VWAP Level, Not to the Closing Level of the Index and Not to the Published Intraday Indicative Value of the ETNs: Your payment at maturity or upon early redemption is linked to the performance of the VWAP level, as compared to the initial VWAP level. Although the VWAP level is intended to track the performance of the Index, the calculation of the VWAP level is different from the calculation of the official closing level of the Index. Therefore, the payment at maturity or early redemption of your ETNs, may be different from the payment you would receive if such payment were determined by reference to the official closing level of the Index.
No Guaranteed Coupon Payments: You are not guaranteed to receive coupon payments on the ETNs. You will receive a coupon payment on a coupon payment date only to the extent that the accrued dividend exceeds the accrued investor fee on the relevant coupon valuation date. The amount of the accrued dividend on any coupon valuation date depends in part on the aggregate cash value of distributions that a reference holder would have been entitled to receive in respect of the index constituents prior to the relevant coupon valuation date.
Market and Volatility Risk: The return on the ETNs is linked to the performance of the VWAP level of the Index which, in turn, is linked to the performance of the master limited partnerships and other securities that are included as index constituents at any time. The prices of the index constituents may change unpredictably and, as a result, affect the level of the Index and the value of your ETNs in unforeseeable ways.
Concentration Risk: The index constituents are companies in the Energy Sector or Gas Utilities Sector, as determined by the GICS® classification system. In addition, many of the index constituents are smaller, non-diversified businesses that are exposed to the risks associated with such businesses, including the lack of capital funding to sustain or grow businesses and potential competition from larger, better financed and more diversified businesses. The ETNs are susceptible to general market fluctuations in the energy and gas MLP market and to volatile increases and decreases in value, as market confidence in, and perceptions regarding the index constituents change. Your investment may therefore carry risks similar to a concentrated securities investment in one industry or sector.
A Trading Market for the ETNs May Not Develop: Although the ETNs are listed on NYSE Arca, a trading market for the ETNs may not develop and the liquidity of the ETNs may be limited, as we are not required to maintain any listing of the ETNs.
Restrictions on the Minimum Number of ETNs and Date Restrictions for Redemptions: You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. You may only redeem your ETNs on a redemption date if we receive a notice of redemption from you by certain dates and times as set forth in the pricing supplement.
Tax Treatment: Significant aspects of the tax treatment of the ETNs may be less favorable than a direct investment in MLPs and are uncertain. You should consult your own tax advisor about your own tax situation.
Barclays Capital Inc., and its affiliates, and BlackRock Investments, LLC, and its affiliates, do not provide tax advice, and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein (including any attachments): (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by you for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties, and (ii) was written to support the promotion of marketing of the transactions or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
"S&P®" is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The S&P® trademark has been sublicensed for certain purposes by Barclays Bank PLC. The S&P MLP index (the "Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and has been licensed for use by Barclays Bank PLC. The ETNs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P or any of their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the ETNs or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the ETNs particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.
| Constituents | Ticker | Float Adj. Shares (%) | Sector | |
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| ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS PARTNERS | EPD | 14.74 | ENERGY | |
| KINDER MORGAN ENERGY PRTNRS | KMP | 8.46 | ENERGY | |
| PLAINS ALL AMER PIPELINE LP | PAA | 8.21 | ENERGY | |
| MAGELLAN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS | MMP | 5.42 | ENERGY | |
| ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY LP | ETE | 5.32 | ENERGY | |
| ENERGY TRANSFER PARTNERS LP | ETP | 4.05 | ENERGY | |
| KINDER MORGAN MANAGEMENT LLC | KMR | 3.47 | ENERGY | |
| LINN ENERGY LLC-UNITS | LINE | 3.37 | ENERGY | |
| MARKWEST ENERGY PARTNERS LP | MWE | 3.21 | ENERGY | |
| ONEOK PARTNERS LP | OKS | 3.04 | ENERGY |
S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC. Subject to change.
Source: S&P Dow Jones Indices, LLC.
Selected Risk Considerations
An investment in the iPath ETNs described herein (the "ETNs") involves risks. Selected risks are summarized here, but we urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks described under "Risk Factors" in the applicable prospectus supplement and pricing supplement.
You May Lose Some or All of Your Principal: The ETNs are exposed to any decrease in the Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") level between the inception date and the applicable valuation date. Additionally, if the VWAP level is insufficient to offset the negative effect of the investor fee and other applicable costs, you will lose some or all of your investment at maturity or upon redemption, even if the VWAP value has increased. Because the ETNs are subject to an investor fee and any other applicable costs, the return on the ETNs will always be lower than the total return on a direct investment in the index components. The ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no principal protection.
Credit of Barclays Bank PLC: The ETNs are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, Barclays Bank PLC, and are not, either directly or indirectly, an obligation of or guaranteed by any third party. Any payment to be made on the ETNs, including any payment at maturity or upon redemption, depends on the ability of Barclays Bank PLC to satisfy its obligations as they come due. As a result, the actual and perceived creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC will affect the market value, if any, of the ETNs prior to maturity or redemption. In addition, in the event Barclays Bank PLC were to default on its obligations, you may not receive any amounts owed to you under the terms of the ETNs.
Issuer Redemption: Barclays Bank PLC will have the right to redeem or "call" the ETNs (in whole but not in part) at its sole discretion and without your consent on any trading day on or after the inception date until and including maturity.
The Payment on the ETNs is Linked to the VWAP Level, Not to the Closing Level of the Index and Not to the Published Intraday Indicative Value of the ETNs: Your payment at maturity or upon early redemption is linked to the performance of the VWAP level, as compared to the initial VWAP level. Although the VWAP level is intended to track the performance of the Index, the calculation of the VWAP level is different from the calculation of the official closing level of the Index. Therefore, the payment at maturity or early redemption of your ETNs, may be different from the payment you would receive if such payment were determined by reference to the official closing level of the Index.
No Guaranteed Coupon Payments: You are not guaranteed to receive coupon payments on the ETNs. You will receive a coupon payment on a coupon payment date only to the extent that the accrued dividend exceeds the accrued investor fee on the relevant coupon valuation date. The amount of the accrued dividend on any coupon valuation date depends in part on the aggregate cash value of distributions that a reference holder would have been entitled to receive in respect of the index constituents prior to the relevant coupon valuation date.
Market and Volatility Risk: The return on the ETNs is linked to the performance of the VWAP level of the Index which, in turn, is linked to the performance of the master limited partnerships and other securities that are included as index constituents at any time. The prices of the index constituents may change unpredictably and, as a result, affect the level of the Index and the value of your ETNs in unforeseeable ways.
Concentration Risk: The index constituents are companies in the Energy Sector or Gas Utilities Sector, as determined by the GICS® classification system. In addition, many of the index constituents are smaller, non-diversified businesses that are exposed to the risks associated with such businesses, including the lack of capital funding to sustain or grow businesses and potential competition from larger, better financed and more diversified businesses. The ETNs are susceptible to general market fluctuations in the energy and gas MLP market and to volatile increases and decreases in value, as market confidence in, and perceptions regarding the index constituents change. Your investment may therefore carry risks similar to a concentrated securities investment in one industry or sector.
A Trading Market for the ETNs May Not Develop: Although the ETNs are listed on NYSE Arca, a trading market for the ETNs may not develop and the liquidity of the ETNs may be limited, as we are not required to maintain any listing of the ETNs.
Restrictions on the Minimum Number of ETNs and Date Restrictions for Redemptions: You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. You may only redeem your ETNs on a redemption date if we receive a notice of redemption from you by certain dates and times as set forth in the pricing supplement.
Tax Treatment: Significant aspects of the tax treatment of the ETNs may be less favorable than a direct investment in MLPs and are uncertain. You should consult your own tax advisor about your own tax situation.
Barclays Capital Inc., and its affiliates, and BlackRock Investments, LLC, and its affiliates, do not provide tax advice, and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein (including any attachments): (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by you for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties, and (ii) was written to support the promotion of marketing of the transactions or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
"S&P®" is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The S&P® trademark has been sublicensed for certain purposes by Barclays Bank PLC. The S&P MLP index (the "Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and has been licensed for use by Barclays Bank PLC. The ETNs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P or any of their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the ETNs or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the ETNs particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.

Selected Risk Considerations
An investment in the iPath ETNs described herein (the "ETNs") involves risks. Selected risks are summarized here, but we urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks described under "Risk Factors" in the applicable prospectus supplement and pricing supplement.
You May Lose Some or All of Your Principal: The ETNs are exposed to any decrease in the Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") level between the inception date and the applicable valuation date. Additionally, if the VWAP level is insufficient to offset the negative effect of the investor fee and other applicable costs, you will lose some or all of your investment at maturity or upon redemption, even if the VWAP value has increased. Because the ETNs are subject to an investor fee and any other applicable costs, the return on the ETNs will always be lower than the total return on a direct investment in the index components. The ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no principal protection.
Credit of Barclays Bank PLC: The ETNs are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, Barclays Bank PLC, and are not, either directly or indirectly, an obligation of or guaranteed by any third party. Any payment to be made on the ETNs, including any payment at maturity or upon redemption, depends on the ability of Barclays Bank PLC to satisfy its obligations as they come due. As a result, the actual and perceived creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC will affect the market value, if any, of the ETNs prior to maturity or redemption. In addition, in the event Barclays Bank PLC were to default on its obligations, you may not receive any amounts owed to you under the terms of the ETNs.
Issuer Redemption: Barclays Bank PLC will have the right to redeem or "call" the ETNs (in whole but not in part) at its sole discretion and without your consent on any trading day on or after the inception date until and including maturity.
The Payment on the ETNs is Linked to the VWAP Level, Not to the Closing Level of the Index and Not to the Published Intraday Indicative Value of the ETNs: Your payment at maturity or upon early redemption is linked to the performance of the VWAP level, as compared to the initial VWAP level. Although the VWAP level is intended to track the performance of the Index, the calculation of the VWAP level is different from the calculation of the official closing level of the Index. Therefore, the payment at maturity or early redemption of your ETNs, may be different from the payment you would receive if such payment were determined by reference to the official closing level of the Index.
No Guaranteed Coupon Payments: You are not guaranteed to receive coupon payments on the ETNs. You will receive a coupon payment on a coupon payment date only to the extent that the accrued dividend exceeds the accrued investor fee on the relevant coupon valuation date. The amount of the accrued dividend on any coupon valuation date depends in part on the aggregate cash value of distributions that a reference holder would have been entitled to receive in respect of the index constituents prior to the relevant coupon valuation date.
Market and Volatility Risk: The return on the ETNs is linked to the performance of the VWAP level of the Index which, in turn, is linked to the performance of the master limited partnerships and other securities that are included as index constituents at any time. The prices of the index constituents may change unpredictably and, as a result, affect the level of the Index and the value of your ETNs in unforeseeable ways.
Concentration Risk: The index constituents are companies in the Energy Sector or Gas Utilities Sector, as determined by the GICS® classification system. In addition, many of the index constituents are smaller, non-diversified businesses that are exposed to the risks associated with such businesses, including the lack of capital funding to sustain or grow businesses and potential competition from larger, better financed and more diversified businesses. The ETNs are susceptible to general market fluctuations in the energy and gas MLP market and to volatile increases and decreases in value, as market confidence in, and perceptions regarding the index constituents change. Your investment may therefore carry risks similar to a concentrated securities investment in one industry or sector.
A Trading Market for the ETNs May Not Develop: Although the ETNs are listed on NYSE Arca, a trading market for the ETNs may not develop and the liquidity of the ETNs may be limited, as we are not required to maintain any listing of the ETNs.
Restrictions on the Minimum Number of ETNs and Date Restrictions for Redemptions: You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. You may only redeem your ETNs on a redemption date if we receive a notice of redemption from you by certain dates and times as set forth in the pricing supplement.
Tax Treatment: Significant aspects of the tax treatment of the ETNs may be less favorable than a direct investment in MLPs and are uncertain. You should consult your own tax advisor about your own tax situation.
Barclays Capital Inc., and its affiliates, and BlackRock Investments, LLC, and its affiliates, do not provide tax advice, and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein (including any attachments): (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by you for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties, and (ii) was written to support the promotion of marketing of the transactions or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
"S&P®" is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The S&P® trademark has been sublicensed for certain purposes by Barclays Bank PLC. The S&P MLP index (the "Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and has been licensed for use by Barclays Bank PLC. The ETNs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P or any of their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the ETNs or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the ETNs particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.
| Coupon Record Date | Coupon Ex-Date | Coupon Payment Date | Coupon Amount | Current Yield* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/1/2013 | 2/27/2013 | 3/11/2013 | 0.3405 | 5.0% |
* "Current Yield" equals the current Coupon Amount annualized and divided by the relevant closing indicative value of the ETNs, rounded for ease of analysis. The relevant closing indicative value is the closing indicative value of the ETNs referenced in the coupon declaration press release issued for that coupon payment.
Coupon payments are calculated and paid in accordance with the terms described in the relevant prospectus. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Selected Risk Considerations
An investment in the iPath ETNs described herein (the "ETNs") involves risks. Selected risks are summarized here, but we urge you to read the more detailed explanation of risks described under "Risk Factors" in the applicable prospectus supplement and pricing supplement.
You May Lose Some or All of Your Principal: The ETNs are exposed to any decrease in the Volume Weighted Average Price ("VWAP") level between the inception date and the applicable valuation date. Additionally, if the VWAP level is insufficient to offset the negative effect of the investor fee and other applicable costs, you will lose some or all of your investment at maturity or upon redemption, even if the VWAP value has increased. Because the ETNs are subject to an investor fee and any other applicable costs, the return on the ETNs will always be lower than the total return on a direct investment in the index components. The ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no principal protection.
Credit of Barclays Bank PLC: The ETNs are unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, Barclays Bank PLC, and are not, either directly or indirectly, an obligation of or guaranteed by any third party. Any payment to be made on the ETNs, including any payment at maturity or upon redemption, depends on the ability of Barclays Bank PLC to satisfy its obligations as they come due. As a result, the actual and perceived creditworthiness of Barclays Bank PLC will affect the market value, if any, of the ETNs prior to maturity or redemption. In addition, in the event Barclays Bank PLC were to default on its obligations, you may not receive any amounts owed to you under the terms of the ETNs.
Issuer Redemption: Barclays Bank PLC will have the right to redeem or "call" the ETNs (in whole but not in part) at its sole discretion and without your consent on any trading day on or after the inception date until and including maturity.
The Payment on the ETNs is Linked to the VWAP Level, Not to the Closing Level of the Index and Not to the Published Intraday Indicative Value of the ETNs: Your payment at maturity or upon early redemption is linked to the performance of the VWAP level, as compared to the initial VWAP level. Although the VWAP level is intended to track the performance of the Index, the calculation of the VWAP level is different from the calculation of the official closing level of the Index. Therefore, the payment at maturity or early redemption of your ETNs, may be different from the payment you would receive if such payment were determined by reference to the official closing level of the Index.
No Guaranteed Coupon Payments: You are not guaranteed to receive coupon payments on the ETNs. You will receive a coupon payment on a coupon payment date only to the extent that the accrued dividend exceeds the accrued investor fee on the relevant coupon valuation date. The amount of the accrued dividend on any coupon valuation date depends in part on the aggregate cash value of distributions that a reference holder would have been entitled to receive in respect of the index constituents prior to the relevant coupon valuation date.
Market and Volatility Risk: The return on the ETNs is linked to the performance of the VWAP level of the Index which, in turn, is linked to the performance of the master limited partnerships and other securities that are included as index constituents at any time. The prices of the index constituents may change unpredictably and, as a result, affect the level of the Index and the value of your ETNs in unforeseeable ways.
Concentration Risk: The index constituents are companies in the Energy Sector or Gas Utilities Sector, as determined by the GICS® classification system. In addition, many of the index constituents are smaller, non-diversified businesses that are exposed to the risks associated with such businesses, including the lack of capital funding to sustain or grow businesses and potential competition from larger, better financed and more diversified businesses. The ETNs are susceptible to general market fluctuations in the energy and gas MLP market and to volatile increases and decreases in value, as market confidence in, and perceptions regarding the index constituents change. Your investment may therefore carry risks similar to a concentrated securities investment in one industry or sector.
A Trading Market for the ETNs May Not Develop: Although the ETNs are listed on NYSE Arca, a trading market for the ETNs may not develop and the liquidity of the ETNs may be limited, as we are not required to maintain any listing of the ETNs.
Restrictions on the Minimum Number of ETNs and Date Restrictions for Redemptions: You must redeem at least 50,000 ETNs at one time in order to exercise your right to redeem your ETNs on any redemption date. You may only redeem your ETNs on a redemption date if we receive a notice of redemption from you by certain dates and times as set forth in the pricing supplement.
Tax Treatment: Significant aspects of the tax treatment of the ETNs may be less favorable than a direct investment in MLPs and are uncertain. You should consult your own tax advisor about your own tax situation.
Barclays Capital Inc., and its affiliates, and BlackRock Investments, LLC, and its affiliates, do not provide tax advice, and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein (including any attachments): (i) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by you for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties, and (ii) was written to support the promotion of marketing of the transactions or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
"S&P®" is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC ("S&P"); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow Jones"); and these trademarks have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC. The S&P® trademark has been sublicensed for certain purposes by Barclays Bank PLC. The S&P MLP index (the "Index") is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and has been licensed for use by Barclays Bank PLC. The ETNs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, Dow Jones, S&P or any of their respective affiliates (collectively, "S&P Dow Jones Indices"). S&P Dow Jones Indices does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the ETNs or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the ETNs particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.