AdvisorShares Announces November 2011 Distributions

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares Investments, a sponsor of actively managed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced November 2011 income distributions for ETFs which pay monthly dividends. Shareholders of record on November 28, 2011 will receive cash distributions payable on November 30, 2011 in the following amounts:

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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, 92.66% of the Peritus High Yield ETF distribution has been designated as exempt.

To request more information on AdvisorShares, please contact Noah Hamman or Chuck Robertson at 202-657-6383, [email protected] or [email protected].

About AdvisorShares

AdvisorShares is one of the leading providers of actively managed ETFs.  As of 11/15/2011 AdvisorShares offers 11 active ETFs with over $430,000,000 of assets under management, including:

Alternative Strategies

Core Tactical Strategies
Dent Tactical ETF (NYSE: DENT)
Cambria Global Tactical ETF (NYSE: GTAA)
Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF (NYSE: MATH)

Core Long/Short Strategies
Mars Hill Global Relative Value ETF (NYSE: GRV)

Core Short Strategies
Active Bear ETF (NYSE: HDGE)

Core Domestic Strategies
Madrona Domestic ETF (NYSE: FWDD)
TrimTabs Float Shrink ETF (NYSE: TTFS)

Core International Strategies
WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETFH (NYSE: AADR)
Madrona International ETF (NYSE: FWDI)

Income Strategies
Peritus High Yield ETF (NYSE: HYLD)
Madrona Global Bond ETF (NYSE: FWDB)

AdvisorShares provides educational support to help investors understand ETFs, and the underlying investment strategy for each of the AdvisorShares ETFs.  AdvisorShares continues to seek qualified sub-advisor investment partners to offer compelling investment strategies in an active ETF structure. Visit our website at www.advisorshares.com to learn more about us. Follow the AdvisorShares Team on Twitter or 'Like' us on Facebook.

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.

Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor.

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.

Contact: Noah Hamman
AdvisorShares
202-657-6383 
[email protected]

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