Barclays
Global Investors (BGI) is one of the world's largest asset managers,
with $1.2 trillion in assets as of 10/31/04 for over 2,500 clients in
47 countries around the world. BGI is one of the world's largest providers
of structured investment strategies, running more than 2,300 funds globally.
As the
creator of the first index strategy more than 30 years ago, BGI has
demonstrated performance through innovation in investment management.
We are also the sponsor and asset manager of more than 100 different
Exchange Traded Fund (ETFs) around the world and are the global leader
in the ETF business.