BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced January 2015 income distributions for ETFs that pay monthly dividends. Shareholders of record on January 28, 2015 will receive cash distributions paid on January 30, 2015 in the following amounts:



    ETF Name                                   Ticker Distribution Amount
    --------                                   ------ -------------------

    AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF      FWDB                  $0.04475/per share

    AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF       HYLD                  $0.20663/per share

    AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income
     ETF                                       MINC                  $0.07941/per share

    AdvisorShares YieldPro ETF                 YPRO                  $0.05592/per share

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For Non-Resident Alien ("NRA") shareholders who are normally subject to a 30% (or lower tax treaty rate depending on the country) NRA withholding tax on ETF dividend income and short-term capital gain dividends (unless such dividends are designated as exempt from NRA withholding tax), the following percentage of ETF distributions have been designated as exempt:


    --  AdvisorShares Madrona Global Bond ETF (FWDB) - 34.44%
    --  AdvisorShares Peritus High Yield ETF (HYLD) - 86.61%
    --  AdvisorShares Newfleet Multi-Sector Income ETF (MINC) - 100%
    --  AdvisorShares YieldPro ETF (YPRO) - 49.85%

To request more information on AdvisorShares, please contact Ryan Graham at 202-684-6442 or rg@advisorshares.com. For financial professionals and investors requesting more information, please visit www.advisorshares.com or call the AdvisorShares Investment Consultant Team at 1-877-THE-ETF1 (1-877-843-3831).

About AdvisorShares

AdvisorShares is one of the leading providers of actively managed ETFs. As of January 27, 2015, AdvisorShares offers 22 active ETFs with approximately $1.3 billion of assets under management. AdvisorShares provides educational support to help financial advisors and investors understand the benefits of actively managed ETFs and their underlying investment strategies.

Please visit www.advisorshares.com to register for free weekly economic commentary. For educational insight into the active ETF marketplace, visit www.alphabaskets.com, follow @AdvisorShares on Twitter and 'Like' us on Facebook. Every Thursday at 4:00pm EST, AdvisorShares hosts an educational conference call for Financial Professionals featuring our portfolio managers and leading investment industry experts--Dial: 1-800-977-8002; Code: 777534#

Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the Fund's website at www.AdvisorShares.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor.

An investment in ETFs is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. The risks associated with each Fund include the risks associated with the underlying ETFs, which can result in higher volatility, and are detailed in each Fund's prospectus and on each Fund's webpage. The Funds may not be suitable for all investors.

Contact: Ryan Graham
 AdvisorShares
202-684-6442
rg@advisorshares.com

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