Each Fund does not fully replicate its Underlying Index (as defined under "The Funds" below) and may hold securities different
          
          
            from those included in its Underlying Index. In addition, the performance of each Fund will reflect additional transaction costs and
          
          
            fees that are not included in the calculation of its Underlying Index. All of these factors may lead to a lack of correlation between
          
          
            the performance of each Fund and its Underlying Index. In addition, corporate actions with respect to the equity securities
          
          
            underlying a Fund (such as mergers and spin-offs) may impact the variance between the performances of that Fund and its
          
          
            Underlying Index. Finally, because the shares of each Fund are traded on a securities exchange and are subject to market supply
          
          
            and investor demand, the market value of one share of each Fund may differ from the net asset value per share of that Fund.
          
          
            During periods of market volatility, securities underlying each Fund may be unavailable in the secondary market, market
          
          
            participants may be unable to calculate accurately the net asset value per share of that Fund and the liquidity of that Fund may be
          
          
            adversely affected. This kind of market volatility may also disrupt the ability of market participants to create and redeem shares of
          
          
            a Fund. Further, market volatility may adversely affect, sometimes materially, the prices at which market participants are willing to
          
          
            buy and sell shares of a Fund. As a result, under these circumstances, the market value of shares of a Fund may vary
          
          
            substantially from the net asset value per share of that Fund. For all of the foregoing reasons, the performance of each Fund may
          
          
            not correlate with the performance of its Underlying Index as well as the net asset value per share of that Fund, which could
          
          
            materially and adversely affect the value of the notes in the secondary market and/or reduce any payment on the notes.
          
          
            • RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR WITH RESPECT TO THE TECHNOLOGY SELECT SECTOR
          
          
            SPDR® FUND -
          
          
            All or substantially all of the equity securities held by the Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund are issued by companies whose
          
          
            primary line of business is directly associated with the technology sector. As a result, the value of the notes may be subject to
          
          
            greater volatility and be more adversely affected by a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence affecting this sector than a
          
          
            different investment linked to securities of a more broadly diversified group of issuers. The value of stocks of technology
          
          
            companies and companies that rely heavily on technology is particularly vulnerable to rapid changes in technology product cycles,
          
          
            rapid product obsolescence, government regulation and competition, both domestically and internationally, including competition
          
          
            from foreign competitors with lower production costs. Stocks of technology companies and companies that rely heavily on
          
          
            technology, especially those of smaller, less-seasoned companies, tend to be more volatile than the overall market. Technology
          
          
            companies are heavily dependent on patent and intellectual property rights, the loss or impairment of which may adversely affect
          
          
            profitability. Additionally, companies in the technology sector may face dramatic and often unpredictable changes in growth rates
          
          
            and competition for the services of qualified personnel. These factors could affect the technology sector and could affect the value
          
          
            of the equity securities held by the Technology Select Sector SPDR® Fund and the price of the Technology Select Sector SPDR®
          
          
            Fund during the term of the notes, which may adversely affect the value of your notes.
          
          
            • RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY WITH RESPECT TO THE VANECK® SEMICONDUCTOR ETF
          
          
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            All or substantially all of the equity securities held by the VanEck® Semiconductor ETF are issued by companies whose primary
          
          
            line of business is directly associated with the semiconductor industry. As a result, the value of the notes may be subject to greater
          
          
            volatility and be more adversely affected by a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence affecting this industry than a
          
          
            different investment linked to securities of a more broadly diversified group of issuers. Competitive pressures may have a
          
          
            significant effect on the financial condition of companies in the semiconductor industry. As product cycles shorten and
          
          
            manufacturing capacity increases, these companies may become increasingly subject to aggressive pricing, which hampers
          
          
            profitability. Semiconductor companies are vulnerable to wide fluctuations in securities prices due to rapid product obsolescence.
          
          
            Many semiconductor companies may not successfully introduce new products, develop and maintain a loyal customer base or
          
          
            achieve general market acceptance for their products, and failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on their business,
          
          
            results of operations and financial condition. Reduced demand for end-user products, underutilization of manufacturing capacity,
          
          
            and other factors could adversely impact the operating results of companies in the semiconductor industry. Semiconductor
          
          
            companies typically face high capital costs and these companies may need additional financing, which may be difficult to obtain.
          
          
            They also may be subject to risks relating to research and development costs and the availability and price of components.
          
          
            Moreover, they may be heavily dependent on intellectual property rights and may be adversely affected by loss or impairment of
          
          
            those rights. Some of the companies involved in the semiconductor sector are also engaged in other lines of business unrelated to
          
          
            the semiconductor business, and they may experience problems with these lines of business, which could adversely affect their
          
          
            operating results. The international operations of many semiconductor companies expose them to risks associated with instability
          
          
            and changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations, tariffs and trade
          
          
            disputes, competition from subsidized foreign competitors with lower production costs and other risks inherent to international
          
          
            business. The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical, which may cause the operating results of many semiconductor companies
          
          
            to vary significantly. Companies in the semiconductor industry also may be subject to competition from new market entrants. The
          
          
            stock prices of companies in the semiconductor industry have been and will likely continue to be extremely volatile compared to the