Filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Statement No. 333-180300-03 April 17, 2013
SLVO
Silver Shares Covered Call ETN
Credit Suisse AG, Investor Solutions April 2013
Executive Summary
Credit Suisse Silver Shares Covered Call ETN
Ticker SLVO Intraday Indicative Value Ticker SLVO.IV Bloomberg Index Ticker QSLVO
CUSIP 22542D449
Primary Exchange Nasdaq ETN Annual Investor Fee 0.65%1 Inception Date 4/16/2013
Index Credit Suisse NASDAQ Silver FLOWSTM 106 Index
1 Because of daily compounding, the actual investor fee realized may exceed 0.65% per annum
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Executive Summary
Credit Suisse Silver Shares Covered Call ETN
First exchange traded product in the US offering a covered call strategy on a silver investment Follows the recent launch of GLDI, a similar product on gold shares.
Provides variable monthly cash distributions
A scalable covered call solution for advisors and investors to deploy across a range of portfolio sizes and asset allocations
The Index notionally sells a 6% out-of-the-money call option each month while maintaining a notional long position in shares of the iShares® Silver Trust ETF (ticker: SLV UP
<Equity>) (“SLV shares”)
Investors have a maximum upside each month of approximately 6% plus the premium generated Investors have full exposure to the downside of the Index
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Covered Call Strategies
Payoff at Expiration
An investor establishes a long position in a stock and an equal number of call options are sold The seller of a call option agrees to sell the underlying stock at a specific strike price upon the expiration of the call option A premium is received by the seller in consideration for the sale of the option At expiration of the call option:
If the stock price is less than the strike price, the option expires worthless
If the stock price is greater than the strike price, the call option seller delivers the stock, and forgoes any gain above the strike price
Source: Bloomberg Professional
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iShares® Silver Trust ETF (SLV)
Calendar Months Return Distribution (Jan 2007 – Mar 2013)
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Jan 5.07% 14.43% 11.79% -3.86% -9.24% 19.82% 3.64% Feb 4.51% 16.95% 2.88% 1.07% 20.87% 3.93% -9.53% Mar -5.47% -13.36% -0.70% 6.66% 11.05% -6.47% -0.40% Apr -0.13% -1.88% -4.53% 6.53% 27.50% -4.05% May 0.36% -0.28% 26.70% -1.26% -19.80% -10.46% Jun -7.72% 3.54% -13.51% 1.00% -10.00% -1.15% Jul 3.66% 1.55% 2.39% -3.46% 14.81% 1.76% Aug -6.28% -23.73% 6.72% 7.68% 4.12% 13.53% Sep 13.81% -11.37% 12.04% 12.57% -28.53% 8.74% Oct 5.16% -19.16% -1.89% 13.42% 15.67% -6.60% Nov -3.20% 6.79% 12.94% 13.53% -4.31% 3.49% Dec 5.73% 9.48% -8.88% 9.99% -15.81% -9.24%
The iShares® Silver Trust ETF was launched on April 21, 2006 Over the 75 calendar months from Jan 2007 – Mar 2013, the iShares ® Silver Trust ETF (“SLV”) appreciated more than 6% in a single month 24 times, roughly about 1/3 of the time The average calendar month gain from Jan 2007 – Mar 2013 was 1.62%
The above data is based on the historical performance of the SLV shares on the primary exchange from January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2013. Historical performance is not indicative of future performance. The above data do not reflect any performance of the ETNs or include the investor fees associated with the ETNs, which will reduce the amount of the return on the ETNs at maturity or upon acceleration or repurchase by Credit Suisse.
Source: Bloomberg Professional
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iShares® Silver Trust ETF (SLV)
Spot Silver & SLV Price History
Spot Silver & SLV Price History
$60 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 $-
London Silver Market Fixing $ SLV ETF $ price
The above graph sets forth the historical performance of the SLV shares on the primary exchange from April 28, 2006 to April 2, 2013, and the historical price of silver (using the London fixing price) from January 1, 1971 to April 2, 2013. Historical performance is not indicative of future performance. The above graph does not reflect any performance of the ETNs or include the investor fees associated with the ETNs, which will reduce the amount of the return on the ETNs at maturity or upon acceleration or repurchase by Credit Suisse.
Source: Bloomberg Professional
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iShares® Silver Trust ETF (SLV)
SLV AUM Since Inception ($mm, monthly)
$18,000 $15,000 $12,000 $9,000 $6,000 $3,000 $0
Source: Bloomberg Professional
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Current Yield Environment
Traditional Sources of Cash Flow Not Meeting Investor Needs
12 Month Dividend Yield Annual Volatility Stocks & Bonds
SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust - SPY 2.02% 13.06% iShares® Core Total US Bond - AGG 2.84% 2.62% iShares® iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF - HYG 6.42% 6.29% iShares® Dow Jones Select Dividend ETF - DVY 3.40% 10.69%
Equity Sectors
Utilities Select Sector SPDR® ETF - XLU 3.60% 9.84% iShares® Dow Jones US Telecommunications ETF - IYZ 2.56% 14.01%
Alternative Asset Classes
Vanguard REIT ETF - VNQ 3.22% 12.88% iShares® FTSE NAREIT Mortgage Plus Capped ETF - REM 11.26% 14.00% Credit Suisse Cushing® 30 MLP Index ETN - MLPN 4.80% 16.54% iShares® Silver Trust - SLV 0.00% 25.72%
Source: Bloomberg Professional, as of 4/12/13. Annual volatility equals the annualized standard deviation of the relative price change for the 260 most recent trading days closing price, expressed as a percentage.
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Current Yield Environment
Traditional Sources of Cash Flow Not Meeting Investor Needs
Traditional sources of yield are not meeting the cash flow needs of a segment of investors Search for cash flows is extending into a broader array of assets Challenge is balancing search for cash flows with risk to capital Innovative sources of cash flow generated through strategies with low correlation to existing assets held are needed
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SLVO
Silver FLOWSTM Index Monthly Call Overwrite Process
Select strike of calls (approx. 6% out of the money)
Pay out net cash Notionally premium as Sell calls over monthly 5 days distribution Notional
Long SLV position
Notionally
Sell SLV to Hold cash buy back received for calls over 5 selling calls days
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SLVO
A Single Security Solution to a Covered Call Strategy
Challenges to operating a rolling covered call strategy:
Selecting tenor & strike
Rolling options and funding re-purchases of in-the-money options Maintaining consistent access and comparable offerings for all clients
Managing strategy across advisor platforms (advisory, discretionary, non-discretionary, etc.)
SLVO presents a single security solution to a covered call strategy on SLV:
Single instrument provides access
Rules based methodology is operated entirely within the Index
Allocation to strategy can be customized to specific clients’ goals, constraints, & cash flow needs Can be implemented in a scalable fashion across a variety of platforms
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SLVO
Summary
Potential for 338 SLVO offers the potential for monthly cash distributions to the Monthly Cash extent of the premiums generated on the sale of the monthly call Flow options on SLV shares 338 A covered call strategy on SLV shares could offer diversification to the asset allocation Single Security 338 Scalable opportunity to allocate to a covered call strategy on SLV
Solution shares
338 Allows for custom allocations to the strategy to align with investors’ specific goals, constraints, and cash flow needs Transparency 338 Rules based and transparent strategy
& Daily Liquidity
338 Listed on Nasdaq
First to Market 338 First US exchange traded product to offer cash flow stream linked to exposure to the price of a silver investment
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Silver Shares Covered Call ETN (SLVO)
Selected Investment Considerations
The ETNs are fully exposed to any decline in the Index. Furthermore, the return at maturity or upon repurchase will be reduced by the fees and charges associated with the ETNs. Therefore, the level of the Index must increase by an amount sufficient to offset the applicable fees and charges.
The monthly coupon payments (if any) are variable and dependent on the premium generated by the notional sale of options on the SLV shares, and you will not receive any fixed periodic interest payments on the ETNs.
Although the return on the ETNs will be based on the performance of the Index, the payment of any amount due on the ETNs, including any payment at maturity, is subject to the credit risk of Credit Suisse. Investors are dependent on Credit Suisse’s ability to pay all amounts due on the ETNs, and therefore investors are subject to our credit risk. In addition, any decline in our credit ratings, any adverse changes in the market’s view of our creditworthiness or any increase in our credit spreads is likely to adversely affect the market value of the ETNs prior to maturity.
Unfavorable price movements in the SLV shares or the options on the SLV shares may cause negative performance of the Index and loss of your investment, and there is no assurance that the strategy on which the Index is based will be successful.
We have listed the ETNs on Nasdaq under the symbol “SLVO”. We expect that investors will purchase and sell the ETNs primarily in the secondary market. We have no obligation to maintain this listing on Nasdaq or any listing on any other exchange, and may delist the ETNs at any time.
The indicative value is not the same as the closing price or any other trading price of the ETNs in the secondary market. The trading price of the ETNs at any time is the price at which you may be able to sell your ETNs in the secondary market at such time, if one exists. The trading price of the ETNs at any time may vary significantly from the indicative value of such ETNs at such time. Before trading in the secondary market, you should compare the indicative value with the then-prevailing trading price of the ETNs.
The return on the ETNs is linked to the performance of the Index, which measures the return of a covered call strategy on the SLV shares. Your investment reflects a concentrated exposure to a single asset and, therefore, could experience greater volatility than a more diversified investment.
The ETNs should not be expected to track the price of silver because of the fees and expenses applied to each of the SLV shares and the ETN as well as the design of the Index methodology which limits upside participation in any appreciation of the SLV shares. Accordingly, the performance of the ETNs should not be expected to mirror the performance of the price of silver.
The Index replicates notional positions in SLV shares and options. As an owner of the ETNs, you will not have rights that holders of the SLV Shares or in any call options on the SLV Shares may have, and you will have no right to receive delivery of any components of the Index or any interest in silver.
We have the right to repurchase your ETNs in whole or in part at any time. The amount you may receive upon a repurchase by Credit Suisse may be less than the amount you would receive on your investment at maturity or if you had elected to have us repurchase your ETNs at a time of your choosing.
Tax consequences of the ETNs are uncertain and potential investors should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the ETNs.
An investment in the ETNs involves significant risks. The selected investment considerations herein are not intended as a complete description of all risks associated with the ETNs. For further information regarding risks, please see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the applicable pricing supplement.
Credit Suisse AG (“Credit Suisse”) has filed a registration statement (including prospectus supplement and prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, for the offering of securities. Before you invest, you should read the applicable pricing supplement, the Prospectus Supplement dated March 23, 2012, and Prospectus dated March 23, 2012, to understand fully the terms of the ETNs and other considerations that are important in making a decision about investing in the ETNs. You may get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, Credit Suisse, any agent or dealer participating in an offering will arrange to send you the pricing supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus if you so request by calling toll-free 1 (800) 221-1037.
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Silver Shares
Covered Call ETN (SLVO)
Ticker SLVO Intraday Indicative Value Ticker SLVO.IV Bloomberg Index Ticker QSLVO
CUSIP 22542D449
Primary Exchange Nasdaq ETN Annual Investor Fee 0.65%1 Inception Date 4/16/2013
Index Credit Suisse NASDAQ Silver FLOWSTM 106 Index
For more information, please contact us: Phone: 212-538-7333 Email: ETN.Desk@credit-suisse.com Website: www.credit-suisse.com/etn
1 Because of daily compounding, the actual investor fee realized may exceed 0.65% per annum
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