AdvisorShares Announces December 2013 Distributions

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of 18 actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced December 2013 income distributions for ETFs that pay monthly, quarterly or yearly dividends. Shareholders of record on December 27, 2013 will receive cash distributions paid on December 31, 2013 in the following amounts per share:

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Shareholders of record on December 31, 2013 will receive cash distributions paid on January 3, 2014 in the following amounts per share:

For Non-Resident Alien ("NRA") shareholders who are normally subject to a 30% (or lower tax treaty rate depending on the country) NRA withholding tax on ETF dividend income and short-term capital gain dividends, unless such dividends are designated as exempt from NRA withholding tax, 84.40% of the Peritus High Yield ETF distribution, 54.17% of the Madrona Global Bond ETF distribution, and 100% of the AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF distribution have been designated as exempt.

To request more information on AdvisorShares, please contact Ryan Graham at 202-684-6442 or [email protected].  For financial professionals and investors requesting more information, please visit www.advisorshares.com or call the AdvisorShares Investment Consultant Team at 1-877-THE-ETF1 (1-877-843-3831).

About AdvisorShares

AdvisorShares is one of the leading providers of actively managed ETFs. As of 12/20/2013, AdvisorShares offers 18 active ETFs with approximately $1,040,000,000 of assets under management. AdvisorShares provides educational support to help financial advisors and investors understand the benefits of actively managed ETFs and their underlying investment strategies.

Please visit www.advisorshares.com to register for free weekly economic commentary. For educational insight into the active ETF marketplace, visit www.alphabaskets.com, follow @AdvisorShares on Twitter and 'Like' us on Facebook. Every Thursday at 4:00pm EST, AdvisorShares hosts an educational conference call for Financial Professionals featuring our portfolio managers and leading investment industry experts — Dial: 1-800-977-8002; Code: 777534#

Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the Fund's website at www.advisorshares.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

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An investment in ETFs is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. The risks associated with each Fund include the risks associated with the underlying ETFs, which can result in higher volatility, and are detailed in each Fund's prospectus and on each Fund's webpage. The Funds may not be suitable for all investors.

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