BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares Investments, a sponsor of actively managed Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), today announced September 2011 income distributions for ETFs which pay monthly or quarterly dividends. Shareholders of record on September 28, 2011 will receive cash distributions payable on September 30, 2011 in the following amounts:

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About AdvisorShares

AdvisorShares is one of the leading providers of actively managed ETFs.  As of 09/01/2011 AdvisorShares offers 10 active ETFs with over $370,000,000 of assets under management, including:

Alternative Strategies

Core Tactical Strategies

Dent Tactical ETF DENT

Cambria Global Tactical ETF GTAA

Meidell Tactical Advantage ETF MATH

Core Long/Short Strategies

Mars Hill Global Relative Value ETF GRV

Core Short Strategies

Active Bear ETF HDGE

Core Domestic Strategies

Madrona Domestic ETF FWDD

Core International Strategies

WCM/BNY Mellon Focused Growth ADR ETF AADR

Madrona International ETF FWDI

Income Strategies

Peritus High Yield ETF HYLD

Madrona Global Bond ETF FWDB

AdvisorShares provides educational support to help investors understand ETFs, and the underlying investment strategy for each of the AdvisorShares ETFs.  AdvisorShares continues to seek qualified sub-advisor investment partners to offer compelling investment strategies in an active ETF structure. Visit our website at www.advisorshares.com to learn more about us. Follow the AdvisorShares Team on Twitter or 'Like' us on Facebook.

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.

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