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Access Investing in Advanced Robotics Across the Global Economy The Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (“Horizons ROBO”) is Canada’s first equity robotics ETF that seeks to replicate the performance of the ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index (“the Index”). The Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of robotics-related and/or automation-related companies. Horizons ROBO will be primarily invested in equity securities of the constituent issuers of the Index and seeks to hedge its U.S. currency exposure to the Canadian dollar at all times. About the ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index The Index is comprised of over 80 stocks focused on the entire robotics and automation industry. The stocks include rapidly developing companies from around the world with listings on multiple foreign and domestic exchanges in over 14 different countries across 12 sub-sectors. As a rules-based Index, it employs specific investment criteria focused on companies that derive a portion of revenues and profits from robotics-related and/ or automation-related products and/or services. The Index is rebalanced on a quarterly basis with bellwether companies receiving a higher weight compared to non-bellwether companies. Within each of these segments, the stocks are equally weighted. (Bellwether stocks are companies which derive the majority of their revenues from robotics and automation or are a market share leader.) Key Reasons to Own Horizons ROBO Growth Opportunity: Gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing segments of the global economy Diversification: Little overlap in holdings with major broad stock indices and significant exposure to non-North American stocks Innovative Index Design: Stocks selected using a rigorous research process overseen by an advisory panel with extensive expertise Currency hedged: All U.S. dollar exposure is currency hedged, making it a more currency efficient strategy for Canadian investors Takeover Premiums: Companies about to experience corporate takeovers typically see their stock value increase. There have been eight takeovers and four additional takeover attempts since the inception of the Index in August of 2013 * Megatrends of the Robotics and Automation Landscape Industrial Usage: There is a necessity for companies to automate in order to improve productivity and remain competitive. The global average share of tasks performed by robots is 10% and this is expected to rise to about 25% across all manufacturing industries by 2025 ** Internet of Things: Physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items will become increasingly connected to the internet and will require embedded robotic circuitry. Currently, $64 billion is invested in industrial, service and consumer robotics applications and by 2025 this is expected to reach $1.2 trillion *** Artificial Intelligence (A.I.): The market for A.I., which is the deployment of computer programs that can autonomously complete tasks without human involvement, could potentially be one of the single-biggest drivers of economic growth in our lifetime *Source: ROBO Global. **Source: BGC, 2015: The Robotics Revolution: The Next Great Leap in Manufacturing. ***Source: Myria Research, January 15, 2015. Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) ETF Snapshot Name: Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) Launch Date: November 29, 2017 Ticker: ROBO Underlying Index: ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index Management Fee: 1 0.75% Investment Manager: Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. Distribution Frequency: Annually, if any Eligibility: All registered and non-registered investment accounts Currency: All USD exposure is hedged back to Canadian dollars 1 Plus applicable sales tax. http://www.HorizonsETFs.com Innovation is our capital. Make it yours.

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Access Investing in Advanced Robotics Across the Global EconomyThe Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (“Horizons ROBO”) is Canada’s first equity robotics ETF that seeks to replicate the performance of the ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index (“the Index”). The Index is designed to provide exposure to the performance of equity securities of robotics-related and/or automation-related companies. Horizons ROBO will be primarily invested in equity securities of the constituent issuers of the Index and seeks to hedge its U.S. currency exposure to the Canadian dollar at all times.

About the ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation IndexThe Index is comprised of over 80 stocks focused on the entire robotics and automation industry. The stocks include rapidly developing companies from around the world with listings on multiple foreign and domestic exchanges in over 14 different countries across 12 sub-sectors. As a rules-based Index, it employs specific investment criteria focused on companies that derive a portion of revenues and profits from robotics-related and/or automation-related products and/or services. The Index is rebalanced on a quarterly basis with bellwether companies receiving a higher weight compared to non-bellwether companies. Within each of these segments, the stocks are equally weighted. (Bellwether stocks are companies which derive the majority of their revenues from robotics and automation or are a market share leader.)

Key Reasons to Own Horizons ROBO• Growth Opportunity: Gain exposure to one of the fastest-growing segments of the

global economy• Diversification: Little overlap in holdings with major broad stock indices and significant

exposure to non-North American stocks• Innovative Index Design: Stocks selected using a rigorous research process overseen

by an advisory panel with extensive expertise • Currency hedged: All U.S. dollar exposure is currency hedged, making it a more

currency efficient strategy for Canadian investors• Takeover Premiums: Companies about to experience corporate takeovers typically

see their stock value increase. There have been eight takeovers and four additional takeover attempts since the inception of the Index in August of 2013*

Megatrends of the Robotics and Automation Landscape • Industrial Usage: There is a necessity for companies to automate in order to improve

productivity and remain competitive. The global average share of tasks performed by robots is 10% and this is expected to rise to about 25% across all manufacturing industries by 2025**

• Internet of Things: Physical devices, vehicles, home appliances and other items will become increasingly connected to the internet and will require embedded robotic circuitry. Currently, $64 billion is invested in industrial, service and consumer robotics applications and by 2025 this is expected to reach $1.2 trillion***

• Artificial Intelligence (A.I.): The market for A.I., which is the deployment of computer programs that can autonomously complete tasks without human involvement, could potentially be one of the single-biggest drivers of economic growth in our lifetime

*Source: ROBO Global. **Source: BGC, 2015: The Robotics Revolution: The Next Great Leap in Manufacturing. ***Source: Myria Research, January 15, 2015.

Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO)

ETF Snapshot Name: Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO)

Launch Date: November 29, 2017

Ticker: ROBO Underlying Index: ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index

Management Fee:1 0.75%

Investment Manager:Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc.

Distribution Frequency: Annually, if any

Eligibility: All registered and non-registered investment accounts

Currency: All USD exposure is hedged back to Canadian dollars

1Plus applicable sales tax.

http://www.HorizonsETFs.com

Innovation is our capital. Make it yours.

Horizons ETFs is a member of Mirae Asset Global Investments. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF managed by Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. (the “ETF”). The ETF is not guaranteed, its values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The prospectus contains important detailed information about the ETF. Please read the prospectus before investing.

To learn more, please visit www.HorizonsETFs.com/ROBO

Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO)

Where the Technology is being DeployedDecreasing automation costs and technology advancements has transitioned industrial applications to other multiple applications across the entire “value chain” of robotics and automation across the global economy.

TECHNOLOGY

Sensing • Sensor technology

Actuation • Integration – Robotic limbs (hydraulic robotic arms)

Computing • Computer processing, A.I.

Integration• Combining sensor,

actuation and computing together

APPLICATIONS

Industrial Manufacturing • Factor robots, co-bots

3D Printing• additive manufacturing,

prototyping

Healthcare • Surgical robots, exoskeletons

Energy• Remotely operated vehicles

Food & Agriculture• Farming robots, self-driving

tractors

Security• UAVs, rescue robots

Logistics Automation• Material Handling,

warehouse robots

Consumer products • Drones, home automation

About ROBO GlobalBased in Dallas, Texas and London, England, ROBO Global created the Index in August 2013 and was the first to track the global robotics and automation market. Their team is focused solely on the research and analysis of robotics and automation companies represented by a group of researchers and industry leaders who are recognized global experts in this area.

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