The Thomson Reuters/Jefferies In-The-Ground CRB Global Commodity Equity Indices (the “CRB-EQ Indices”) are compiled and published by S-Network Global Indexes, LLC and result from S-Network’s collaboration with various industry veterans including Jefferies.
Jefferies Financial Products, LLC (“JFP”) provides innovative financial products and commodity index expertise to pension funds, mutual funds, sovereigns, foundations, endowments and other institutional investors seeking exposure to commodities as an asset class. JFP is a leading market maker in benchmark commodity index products and a licensed provider of swaps, options, and other derivative products linked to major commodity indices. JFP also provides enhanced and customized commodity index vehicles designed to maximize key performance measures. JFP acts as a brand licensor for the CRB-EQ Indexes, and JFP executives serve as members of the Index Committee. JFP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc.
Jefferies Asset Management, LLC (“JAM”), JFP’s affiliate, provides investors with a diversified suite of high quality asset management products that are based on a deep understanding of the markets developed through years of experience. JAM focuses its expertise on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and open-end mutual funds, as well as institutional products such as managed accounts and hedge funds. Among other things, JAM is known for its commodity markets experience and investment skill.
JAM is registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. JAM also is registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and is a member of the National Futures Association. JAM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Group, Inc. Additional information about JAM can be found at www.jamfunds.com.
Through other U.S.-based and non-U.S. asset management subsidiaries, Jefferies also provides other investment advisory services. These include the management of high yield, distressed and special situations securities, global convertible bonds, and the asset management services associated with its wealth management division. Additional information about Jefferies Group, Inc. can be found at www.jefferies.com.
