Methodology Change | Solactive Global Gold Miner Select Index | Effective Date 24/10/2025

Rationale for Methodology Change

The weighting constraints have been revised to enhance the robustness and stability of the index, and to align with the constraints of the Southbound Hong Kong Connect list. These alignments enhance the index’s relevance, transparency, and representativeness of eligible securities under the Connect program, while maintaining its relevance for investors.

Changes to the Index Guideline

The following Methodology changes will be implemented in the following points of the Index Guideline:

 Section 2.3.  WEIGHTING OF THE INDEX COMPONENTS

Old text:

If both constraints cannot be satisfied simultaneously, the single security cap will be increased in 1% increments up to a maximum of 30%. If further adjustment is required, the aggregate cap on Index Components from the Hong Kong Index Universe will be lowered to 60%until a total portfolio weight of 100% is achieved. Any excess weight is redistributed pro-rata among the Index Components iteratively until all constraints are satisfied

New text:

If both constraints cannot be satisfied simultaneously, additional securities belonging to the RBICS industry group Base Metal Mining (45152510) that meet the Hong Kong Index Universe criteria outlined in Section 2.1.1 will be included. In this contingency, Index Components from the industries listed in Section 2.1.4 are capped at a maximum of 15% per security, while Index Components from Base Metal Mining receive the residual weight required until the aggregate Hong Kong Index Universe constraint of 65% is met. Inclusion of Base Metal Mining securities ceases once the 65% aggregate constraint is reached.