SPADE Indexes SPADE Indexes develops and manages sector, theme, and regional indexes used as the basis for investment products including exchange traded funds. Included among these is the SPADE Defense Index (NYSEarca: DXS), a benchmark for companies involved with defense, security, and space. The index serves as the underlying index for the Powershares Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSE: PPA).

Additional benchmark indexes have been developed that focus on the State of Oklahoma (OKLAH) and the State of Texas (TEXAS). These have been licesed by Geary Advisors who offer an Oklahoma ETF (NYSE: OOK) and a Texas Large Companies ETF (NYSE: TXF).

Details on all indexes can be found at www.spadeindexes.com