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DXO  Power Shares DB Crude Oil Double Long ETN
OLO  PowerShares DB Crude Oil Long ETN
SZO  PowerShares DB Crude Oil Short ETN
DTO  PowerShares DB Crude Oil Double Short ETN
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Filed pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Statement 333-137902
Dated 26 May 2009
ETN & index data as of 31 March 2009

Description

The PowerShares DB Crude Oil Double Long Exchange-traded Note (Symbol: DXO),
PowerShares DB Crude Oil Long Exchange- traded Note (Symbol: OLO), PowerShares
DB Crude Oil Short Exchange Traded Note (Symbol: SZO) and PowerShares DB Crude
Oil Double Short Exchange Traded Note (Symbol: DTO) (collectively, the
"PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs") are the first U.S. exchange-traded products
that provide investors with a cost- effective and convenient way to take a
long, short or leveraged view on the performance of an oil-based commodity
index.

All of the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs are based on a total return version of
the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index -- Oil, which is composed of certain
crude oil futures contracts. The Long and Double Long ETNs are based on the
Optimum Yield(TM) version of the Index, and the Short and Double Short ETNs are
based on the standard version of the index.

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 ETN Performance & Index History (%)(1)
                                                                                      ETN
                                 1 Year      3 Year      5 Year    10 Year          Inception
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 ETN Performance
 Crude Oil Double Long                --           --           --          --      -88.59
 Crude Oil Long                       --           --           --          --      -60.89
 Crude Oil Short                      --           --           --          --      181.56
 Crude Oil Double Short               --           --           --          --      564.82
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 Index History
 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index -- Optimum
 Yield Oil
 +2x Levered                     -79.65      -29.94        7.54      35.15          -88.59
 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index -- Optimum
 Yield Oil
 +1x Levered                     -46.96       -9.27       10.88      22.80          -60.89
 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index
 -- Oil
 -1x Levered                     104.75       17.71       -1.86     -17.27          181.56
 Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index
 -- Oil
 -2x Levered                     235.86       19.23      -16.60     -41.26          564.82
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 Comparative Indexes(3)
 S&P 500                         -38.09      -13.06       -4.76      -3.00          -39.65
 Barclays Capital U.S.
 Aggregate                         3.13        5.77        4.13       5.70            5.20

Source: DB, Bloomberg

1 Index history is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent actual
PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETN performance. Index history is based on a
combination of the monthly returns from the relevant Commodity Index (as
defined below) plus the monthly returns from the DB 3-Month T-Bill Index (the
"T-Bill Index"), resetting monthly as per the formula applied to the
PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs, less the investor fee. Index history for the
Long and Double Long ETNs is based on the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index
-- Optimum Yield Crude Oil(TM), and index history for the Short and Double
Short ETNs is based on the standard version of the Deutsche Bank Liquid
Commodity Index -- Light Crude(TM) (the "Commodity Indexes"). The Commodity
Indexes are intended to reflect changes in the market value of certain crude
oil futures contracts. The T-Bill Index is intended to approximate returns from
investing in 3-month United States Treasury bills on a rolling basis. Index
history does not reflect any transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are
unmanaged, and you cannot invest directly in an index. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES
NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. For current index and PowerShares DB Crude Oil
ETN performance, go to dbfunds.db.com/notes.

2 The PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs are not rated but rely on the ratings of
their issuer, Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch. Credit ratings are subject to
revision or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization, which
may have an adverse effect on the marketability or market price of the
PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs.


 PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETN & Index Data
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 Ticker symbols
 Crude Oil Double Long                   DXO
 Crude Oil Long                          OLO
 Crude Oil Short                         SZO
 Crude Oil Double Short                  DTO
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 Intraday indicative value
 symbols
 Crude Oil Double Long                 DXOIV
 Crude Oil Long                        OLOIV
 Crude Oil Short                       SZOIV
 Crude Oil Double Short                DTOIV
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 CUSIP symbols
 Crude Oil Double Long             25154K882
 Crude Oil Long                    25154K866
 Crude Oil Short                   25154K874
 Crude Oil Double Short            25154K809
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 Details
 ETN price at initial listing         $25.00
 Inception date                      6/16/08
 Maturity date                       6/01/38
 Yearly investor fee                   0.75%
 Listing exchange                  NYSE Arca
 DB Optimum Yield(TM) Crude Oil
 Index                              DBLCOCLT
 DB Standard Crude Oil Index         DBRCLTR
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 Issuer
 Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch
 Long-term Unsecured
 Obligations(2)
 S&P rating                               A+
 Moody's rating                          Aa1
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DXO  Power Shares DB Crude Oil Double Long ETN
OLO  PowerShares DB Crude Oil Long ETN
SZO  PowerShares DB Crude Oil Short ETN
DTO  PowerShares DB Crude Oil Double Short ETN
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ETN & index data as of 31 March 2009

Volatility (%)(1,3)
              Index     Index   Index   Index
                +2x       +1x     -1x     -2x
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1 year        91.06     45.44   50.56  101.06
3 year        65.08     32.56   37.85   75.82
5 year        61.49     30.75   35.62   71.29
10 year       55.64     27.83   34.46   68.97
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10-Year Historical
Correlation(1,3)
              Index     Index   Index   Index
                +2x       +1x     -1x     -2x
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S&P 500       0.225     0.226  -0.162  -0.163
Barclays
Capital U.S.
Aggregate    -0.036    -0.035   0.013   0.012
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Annual Index Performance
(%)(1)
              Index     Index   Index   Index
                +2x       +1x     -1x     -2x
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1993         -43.69    -22.98   54.35  124.54
1994          13.44      9.40  -27.41  -52.84
1995          59.92     31.25  -20.25  -41.42
1996         300.37    113.38  -53.14  -81.65
1997         -46.02    -23.24   47.17   98.02
1998         -65.64    -38.32   75.15  156.52
1999         220.42     92.35  -61.70  -91.23
2000          60.73     37.85  -38.26  -71.50
2001          -8.17     -1.28   31.86   58.60
2002          93.91     42.82  -42.48  -71.55
2003          83.96     39.90  -29.41  -55.28
2004         150.36     64.81  -38.56  -67.75
2005          96.49     46.36  -19.44  -41.25
2006          -5.65      1.57   22.56   36.16
2007          74.65     38.05  -33.15  -61.35
2008         -75.13    -41.23   69.02  129.54
2009 YTD      -6.48     -2.82   12.13   22.88
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What are the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs?

The PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs are senior unsecured obligations issued by
Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch that are linked to a total return version of a
Deutsche Bank crude oil index. The Long and Double Long ETNs are linked to the
Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index -- Crude Oil Optimum Yield(TM), and the
Short and Double Short ETNs are linked to the standard version of the Deutsche
Bank Liquid Commodity Index. Both indexes are designed to reflect the
performance of certain crude oil futures contracts. The Optimum Yield(TM)
version of the index attempts to minimize the negative effects of contango and
maximize the positive effects of backwardation by applying flexible roll rules
to pick a new futures contract when a contract expires. The standard version of
the index, which does not attempt to minimize the negative effects of contango
and maximize the positive effects of backwardation, uses static roll rules that
dictate that an expiring futures contract must be replaced with a contract
having a predefined expiration date.

Investors can buy and sell the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs at market price on
the NYSE Arca exchange or receive a cash payment at the scheduled maturity or
early redemption based on the performance of the index less investor fees.
Investors may redeem the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs in blocks of no less
than 200,000 securities and integral multiples of 50,000 securities thereafter,
subject to the procedures described in the pricing supplement, which may
include a fee of up to $0.03 per security.

Benefits & Risks of PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs

ETNs are some of the more benefit-rich investment vehicles available in the
marketplace today.

Benefits                                  Risks
o Leveraged and short notes               o Non-principal protected
o Low cost                                o Leveraged losses
o Intraday access                         o Subject to an investor fee
o Listed                                  o Limitations on repurchase
o Transparent                             o Concentrated exposure
o Tax treatment(4)                        o Acceleration risk
                                          o Credit risk of the issuer

3 The S&P 500(R) Index is an unmanaged index used as a measurement of change in
stock market conditions based on the performance of a specified group of common
stocks. The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index is an unmanaged index
considered representative of the U.S. investment-grade, fixed-rate bond market.
Correlation indicates the degree to which two investments have historically
moved in the same direction and magnitude. Volatility is the annualized
standard deviation of monthly index returns.

4 Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, Invesco PowerShares and their affiliates do
not provide tax advice, and nothing contained herein should be construed to be
tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained
herein (including attachments) (i) is not intended or written to be used, and
cannot be used, by you for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties
and (ii) was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transactions
or matters addressed herein. Accordingly, you should seek advice based on your
particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

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Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch has filed a registration statement (including a
prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates.
Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents filed by
Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch for more complete information about the issuer
and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting
powersharesetns.com | dbfunds.db.com/notes or EDGAR on the SEC website at
www.sec.gov. Alternatively, you may request a prospectus by calling
800.983.0903 | 877.369.4617, or you may request a copy from any dealer
participating in this offering.

The PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs are unsecured obligations of Deutsche Bank
AG, London Branch, and the amount due on the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs is
entirely dependent on Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch's ability to pay. The
rating of Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch does not address, enhance or affect
the performance of the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs other than Deutsche Bank
AG, London Branch's ability to meet its obligations. The PowerShares DB Crude
Oil ETNs are riskier than ordinary unsecured debt securities and have no
principal protection. Risks of investing in the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs
include limited portfolio diversification, uncertain principal repayment, trade
price fluctuations, illiquidity and leveraged losses. Investing in the
PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs is not equivalent to a direct investment in the
index or index components. The investor fee will reduce the amount of your
return at maturity or upon redemption of your PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs
even if the value of the relevant index has increased. If at any time the
redemption value of the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs is zero, your investment
will expire worthless. Deutsche Bank may accelerate the PowerShares DB Crude
Oil ETNs upon a regulatory event affecting the ability to hedge the PowerShares
DB Crude Oil ETNs. An investment in the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs may not
be suitable for all investors.

The PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs may be sold throughout the day on NYSE Arca
through any brokerage account. There are restrictions on the minimum number of
PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs that you may redeem directly with Deutsche Bank
AG, London Branch, as specified in the prospectus. Ordinary brokerage
commissions apply, and there are tax consequences in the event of sale,
redemption or maturity of the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs. Sales in the
secondary market may result in losses.

The PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs are concentrated in crude oil futures
contracts. The market value of the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs may be
influenced by many unpredictable factors, including, among other things,
volatile oil prices, changes in supply and demand relationships, changes in
interest rates, and monetary and other governmental actions. The PowerShares DB
Crude Oil ETNs are concentrated in a single commodity sector, are speculative
and generally will exhibit higher volatility than commodity products linked to
more than one commodity sector.

The PowerShares DB Crude Oil Double Long ETN and PowerShares DB Crude Oil
Double Short ETN are both leveraged investments. As such, they are likely to be
more volatile than an unleveraged investment. There is also a greater risk of
loss of principal associated with a leveraged investment than with an
unleveraged investment.

PowerShares(R) is a registered trademark of Invesco PowerShares Capital
Management LLC. Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC is an indirect,
wholly owned subsidiary of Invesco Ltd.

An investor should consider the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs' investment
objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.

An investment in the PowerShares DB Crude Oil ETNs involves risks, including
possible loss of principal. For a description of the main risks, see "Risk
Factors" in the applicable pricing supplement.

Not FDIC Insured -- No Bank Guarantee -- May Lose Value

              (C) 2009 Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC

                           P-DBCRUDE-ETN-PC-1 04/09

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