Most Innovative New Product in 2004
Claymore Securities for the Madison/Claymore Covered Call Fund (NYSE:MCN)

Best Shareholder Relations by a Non US Equity Fund Family
The Germany Funds of Deutsche Asset Management

Best Shareholder Relations by a US Equity Fund Family
Cohen & Steers

Best Shareholder Relations by a Fixed Income Fund Family
Nuveen Investments

For Contribution to the Closed-End Fund sector during 2004
Mr. Kenneth Fincher, Vice President of Nuveen Investments





Most Innovative New Product in 2004
PowerShares for the PowerShares Golden Dragon Halter USX China Portfolio (AMEX: PGJ)

Best Shareholder Relations
iShares managed by Barclays Global Investors

For Contribution to the ETF sector during 2004
Mr. Bruce Bond, President, PowerShares




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