BATS Exchange Welcomes iShares ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF Begins Trading Today

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--()--BATS Global Markets (BATS), a leading operator of securities markets in the U.S. and Europe, today announced that the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF (BATS: EMHZ) begins trading today on BATS Exchange.

The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF is a new fund that provides exposure to large- and mid-cap stocks in the smallest emerging markets countries such as Mexico, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. More information about the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF is available at www.iShares.com.

“We’re excited to continue to expand our partnership with iShares with the launch of the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF on BATS Exchange today,” said Brian King, Director of Listings at BATS. “iShares has been a leader in creating innovative products and we’re pleased to help them make this product available to investors.”

The BATS Exchange Listings program offers ETF issuers a variety of innovative service offerings including the Competitive Liquidity Provider (CLP) program, which rewards market makers for tighter quoted spreads with increased liquidity in BATS-listed securities.

Additional information on the BATS Listings program, including the BATS Listings Rules and Listing Fees, is available on the BATS Listings website. Companies interested in learning more may email listings@bats.com.

About BATS Global Markets, Inc.

BATS Global Markets, Inc. is a leading global operator of securities markets, committed to Making Markets Better for traders, investors and issuers. In the U.S., BATS operates four stock exchanges – BZX, BYX, EDGX and EDGA – and regularly ranks as the top market for ETF and retail-driven liquidity. The company is an important listing venue for ETFs and other structured products and also operates BATS Options, a U.S. equity options market. In Europe, BATS operates the largest pan-European equities exchange, offering trading and listing services across 15 major European markets. With its world-class proprietary technology and relentless customer focus, BATS strives to bring efficiency, transparency and fairness to market participants. The company is headquartered in Kansas City with offices in Chicago, the New York area and London. Further information on BATS can be found at www.bats.com and by following us on Twitter @BATSGlobal.

Disclaimer

BATS and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities or investments, or third-party products or services. Investors should undertake their own due diligence regarding their securities and investment practices. This press release speaks only as of this date. BATS disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Contacts

BATS Global Markets, Inc.
Jim Gorman (NYC), +1-201-942-8234
or
Stacie Fleming (KC), +1-913-815-7193
comms@bats.com

Release Summary

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Horizon ETF Begins Trading Today on BATS Exchange.

Contacts

BATS Global Markets, Inc.
Jim Gorman (NYC), +1-201-942-8234
or
Stacie Fleming (KC), +1-913-815-7193
comms@bats.com