Exchange Traded Concepts to Close and Liquidate The Range Global LNG Ecosystem Index ETF (NYSE: LNGZ)

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Exchange Traded Concepts has announced the termination and liquidation of the Range Global LNG Ecosystem Index ETF (NYSE: LNGZ). The fund will cease operations on May 16, 2025, with key dates including:

• May 12, 2025: Closure to new creation units
• May 13, 2025: Last trading day on NYSE Arca

During the liquidation period, the fund will shift to highly liquid assets, which may deviate from its stated investment strategy. Shareholders can only sell shares to certain broker-dealers from May 12 through the last trading day. On the Liquidation Date, remaining assets will be distributed to shareholders as cash pro rata, which will be considered a taxable event including accrued capital gains and dividends.

OKLAHOMA CITY, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- After careful consideration, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser has recommended, and the Board of Trustees of Exchange Traded Concepts Trust has approved, the termination and liquidation of the Fund pursuant to the terms of a Plan of Liquidation. Accordingly, the Fund is expected to cease operations and liquidate on or about May 16, 2025 (the "Liquidation Date").

The Fund will be closed to orders for new creation units on May 12, 2025, and the last day of trading of the Fund's shares on the NYSE Arca, Inc. will be on or about May 13, 2025. From May 12, 2025 through the last day of trading, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for Fund shares during that time period. Customary brokerage charges may apply to such transactions. From the last day of trading through the Liquidation Date, shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell shares in the secondary market.

In anticipation of the liquidation, the Fund will be managed in a manner intended to facilitate its orderly liquidation, such as by raising cash or making investments in other highly liquid assets. As a result, in preparation for the liquidation, all or a portion of the Fund may not be invested in a manner consistent with its stated investment strategy, which may prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective.

On or about the Liquidation Date, the Fund will liquidate its assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders. These distributions are taxable events. In addition, these payments to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. As calculated on the Liquidation Date, the Fund's net asset value will reflect the costs of liquidating the Fund. Once the distributions are complete, the Fund will terminate.

If you would like additional information, please call: 855-726-4388 or visit: www.rangeetfs.com/lngz.

Please retain this Supplement with your Summary Prospectus, Prospectus, and SAI for future reference.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

Carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund's full or summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting www.rangeetfs.com/lngz. Read it carefully before investing or sending money

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee the Fund will achieve its stated investment objectives. The Fund is non-diversified. Its concentration in an industry or sector can increase the impact of, and potential losses associated with, the risks from investing in those industries/sectors. Investments in the energy industry are subject to significant volatility due to changes in commodity prices. Additional risks include changes in exchange rates, government regulation, world events, economic and political conditions in the countries where energy companies are located or do business, and risks for environmental damage claims. The Fund's Index measures the performance of equity securities of companies engaged in the exploration and production of natural gas. The Fund's Index does not measure the performance of direct investment in natural gas and, therefore, may not move in the same direction and to the same extent as natural gas. International investments may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuation in currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles or from social, economic or political instability in other nations. Emerging markets involve heightened risks related to the same factors as well as increased volatility and lower trading volume. Investments in smaller companies typically exhibit higher volatility. The Fund may invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies. Because the Fund's NAV is determined in U.S. dollars, the Fund's NAV could decline if currencies of the underlying securities depreciate against the U.S. dollar or if there are delays or limits on repatriation of such currencies. Currency exchange rates can be very volatile and can change quickly and unpredictably. Because the Fund is new, investors in the Fund bear the risk that the Fund may not be successful in implementing its investment strategy, may not employ a successful investment strategy, or may fail to attract sufficient assets under management to realize economies of scale, any of which could result in the Fund being liquidated at any time without shareholder approval and at a time that may not be favorable for all shareholders. Such liquidation could have negative tax consequences for shareholders and will cause shareholders to incur expenses of liquidation. The Fund is a recently organized investment company with no operating history. As a result, prospective investors have no track record or history on which to base their investment decision. Moreover, investors will not be able to evaluate the Fund against one or more comparable funds on the basis of relative performance until the Funds has established a track record.

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SOURCE Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC

FAQ

When will the Range Global LNG Ecosystem ETF (LNGZ) stop trading?

LNGZ will have its last trading day on NYSE Arca on May 13, 2025, after which shareholders won't be able to purchase or sell shares in the secondary market.

What happens to LNGZ shares during the liquidation process?

From May 12, 2025, shareholders can only sell shares to certain broker-dealers until the last trading day. After that, remaining assets will be distributed as cash pro rata to shareholders on the May 16, 2025 liquidation date.

Will LNGZ shareholders face tax implications from the fund's liquidation?

Yes, the final distributions will be taxable events, including any accrued capital gains and dividends calculated on the May 16, 2025 liquidation date.

How will the LNGZ fund be managed during the liquidation period?

The fund will transition to holding cash or highly liquid assets to facilitate orderly liquidation, which may prevent it from following its stated investment strategy.

What are the key dates for the LNGZ ETF liquidation process?

Key dates are May 12, 2025 (closure to new creation units), May 13, 2025 (last trading day), and May 16, 2025 (final liquidation and cash distribution).