Making the Complex Simple

Indexes measure the performance of a market and enable investors to better understand the collective movement of a group of stocks, bonds or other security types.

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The construction of indexes is typically based on a variety of rules and principles. They determine how an index functions and performs.

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The governance framework provides oversight of the design, calculation, and maintenance of indexes.

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Advances in technology and data availability have led to newer, more granular types of indexes.

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As new investors enter the market and financial products continue to evolve, we are seeing new and expanding uses for indexes.

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In this episode you will learn all the basics about indexes. What they are, how they are constructed and why they are so useful for investors.

A deep dive into the construction of indexes. Learn all about the intricacies of shaping and index – from frameworks through to calculating returns.

In this episode, we focus on the key aspects of index governance and MSCI’s approach to protecting the integrity of indexes.

Learn how advances in technology and data availability have led to newer types of indexes and accelerated the adoption by investors.

Explore the expanding uses for indexes as new investors enter the market and financial products continue to evolve.