The PowerShares DWA SmallCap Momentum Portfolio (Fund) is based on the Dorsey Wright® SmallCap Technical Leaders Index (DWA SmallCap Technical Leaders Index). The Fund will normally invest at least 90% of its total assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies that comprise the Index. The Index includes securities pursuant to a Dorsey, Wright & Associates, LLC proprietary selection methodology that is designed to identify companies that demonstrate powerful relative strength characteristics based on that company’s market performance. Approximately 200 companies are selected for inclusion in the Index from the NASDAQ US Benchmark Index. The Fund and the Index are rebalanced and reconstituted quarterly.