Please be advised that X-funds 1 and 2 will not be available for trading for the April 4 – April 15 cycle.

The prior Final Settlement Price will be added after the close of the existing X-funds on Friday, April 1, 2005.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact:

Marilee Radecki                      312.930.8193              mradecki@cme.com

Kevin Brady                             312.648.3653              kbrady@cme.com

Lisa Amato                              312.338.2654              lamato@cme.com

Thank you.