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Why Benchmarks Matter
Investors who are willing to accept index returns typically see better results than those who strive to outperform. 
Investing In Real Estate: Global Diversification Using A Quantitative Rules-Based Index
Across all asset classes, one of the biggest diversification mistakes that investors make – across all asset classes – is concentrating their investments in their own, home country.
The Decline Of The Index Effect
The growth of passive investing has spurred suggestions that stock returns may be influenced by a so-called “index effect,” as trading by index funds responds to changes in index membership.
The Importance Of Order
A portfolio outcome depends in part, but only in part, on the returns the market delivers. Portfolio values also depend importantly on the order of returns.
Chugging Along
In the last three months, the Canadian equity market climbed another three percentage points, bringing the S&P/TSX Composite Index up to an impressive 20.4% YTD through Sept. 16, 2021.
Headwinds On The Active Horizon
As the market continues to march upward in 2021, it’s natural to wonder if current conditions are favorable for stock pickers.
The Senate’s Approval Of The Infrastructure Bill And Its Effect On Cryptocurrency
Because the Treasury and the IRS are yet to issue any formal guidance on the taxation of digital assets, it is not unreasonable to expect at least 18-24 months of preparation time before the new rules come into effect.
A Diverse Approach To Sectors: Examining The S&P BSE Sensex 50
How does index design influence sector diversification? Look under the hood of the S&P BSE Sensex 50,
Industrial Commodities Push The S&P GSCI Lower In August
Performance across the soft commodities was impressive, with a variety of production-related disruptions elevating the risk of lower supply.
Stalwarts Continue To Increase Presence In The S&P 500 Low Volatility Index
If the equity market’s report card so far in 2021 is any indication, it’s on track to be another stellar year.
Exploring The Potential Implications Of Market Reversals
A look at where market reversals took place and what they could mean for active management and asset allocation strategies moving forward.
The S&P Dividend Growers Indices: Examination Of Risk, Return And Down-Market Performance
A review of the performance of the new S&P Dividend Growers Indices and highlights some of their defensive characteristics.
What’s Driving Passive’s Continued Climb In India?
While India has taken to passive investing in a big way, there are still a few hurdles preventing serious growth.
Strength Of Savings
In the 20 years ending in 2020, 94% of all large-cap U.S. managers lagged the S&P 500. Mid- and small-cap results were almost equally disappointing.
The S&P 500 And DJIA: Divergent Paths To Similar Results
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) are two of the best-known and most used indices in the world. They are both designed to represent U.S. large-cap companies.
Navigating Climate Risk With Indices
Designed to go beyond the requirements of EU Low Carbon Benchmark minimum standards, the S&P Paris-Aligned & Climate Transition Indices were created to help market participants looking to chart a path to net-zero by 2050.
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