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![The Metaverse: investing at the new digital frontier](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO580-intro-900x350.jpg)
The recently launched STOXX Global Metaverse Index uses a sophisticated methodology to screen those companies with the most relevant patents in technologies associated with the Metaverse. This allows investors to target innovators whose products and services are likely to be leading the transition to the virtual world in the coming years. A new Qontigo whitepaper explores the index in detail.
![Using patent data to capture the greatest innovators in the Metaverse](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_2248570405-900x350.jpg)
In this paper, we explore the rationale and methodology behind the construction of the index. We start by explaining the concept of megatrends and how they can be captured through thematic indexing, using a multifaceted approach. We look as well at the index performance before concluding with an outlook on the opportunities for the Metaverse in the years to come.
![Qontigo’s Axel Lomholt: STOXX World indices bring flexible portfolio building blocks to growing client base](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/STOXX-World-Puzzle-Intro-Image-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
Qontigo’s Axel Lomholt: STOXX World indices bring flexible portfolio building blocks to growing client base
Qontigo has introduced the STOXX® World indices, a modular suite that allows investors to flexibly build portfolios covering a broad and liquid universe of markets.
![Mapping companies’ contributions to sustainability goals: Quantifying alignment with investment themes](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO577-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
Mapping companies’ contributions to sustainability goals: Quantifying alignment with investment themes
The Sustainable Development Investments Asset Owner Platform (SDI AOP) helps investors assess companies’ contributions to sustainability themes using the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The asset owner-led effort provides a robust SDG-alignment framework and data, and is already used worldwide by investors for implementation and tracking of sustainability strategies, and engagement with multiple stakeholders.
![STOXX WTW Climate Transition Indices: Replacing decarbonized portfolios with portfolios for a decarbonized world](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO576-original-2-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
STOXX WTW Climate Transition Indices: Replacing decarbonized portfolios with portfolios for a decarbonized world
At an IPE webinar last month, experts from WTW and Qontigo explained how the STOXX Willis Towers Watson Climate Transition Indices (CTIs) can help investors manage climate transition risk on a forward-looking basis. The audience also heard how this can be achieved without increasing a portfolio’s overall risk.
![Stocks fall in December, wrapping worst year since 2008](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/PO578-intro-900x350.jpg)
The STOXX Global 1800 index fell 3.9% in dollars last month, for a loss of 17.9% in 2022. Momentum stocks led the retreat in the year while automobiles were the worst-performing sector. Dividend stocks performed relatively well despite a background of rising interest rates.
![Monthly Index News: December 2022](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mac_10292021_intro-900x350.jpg)
Stocks declined in December, wrapping the STOXX® Global 1800 index’s worst year since 2008, as investor concerns lingered about the impact of inflation and higher interest rates on economic and earnings growth.
![Unscheduled change in SDAX](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO541-intro-900x350.jpg)
In connection with a takeover, the free float of Uniper SE has dropped below ten percent and the company will be deleted from the SDAX. According to the „Guide to the DAX Equity Indices“, section 5.1.2, the company no longer meets the basic criteria required to remain in the index (minimum free float of ten percent).
![Metaverse ETFs’ Boom and Bust](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ETF-com-logo.png)
“The overarching story around the components that make up Metaverse still have a very long-term appeal when it comes to growth and innovation,” said Arun Singhal, global head of product management at Qontigo, in an interview with ETF.com.
![Searching for the sustainability north star](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PO575-2nd-version-intro-900x350.jpg)
SFDR Level 2 standards come into effect in 2023. Antonio Celeste and Saumya Mehrotra from Qontigo’s Sustainability Product Management team look into the concept of ‘Sustainable Investment’ and discuss how to measure and approach such investments.
![The time is ripe for investors in China to embrace a green financial system](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PO572-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
The time is ripe for investors in China to embrace a green financial system
Following a push from local authorities and significant evolution in ESG data disclosure, investors can now access reliable corporate information and invest in Chinese companies leading in sustainability.
![World, investors gear up action to combat biodiversity loss and related risks](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/PO573-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
World, investors gear up action to combat biodiversity loss and related risks
This month’s UN COP15 biodiversity summit will accelerate the discussion around nature loss and advance the notion that mismanagement of investment portfolios’ biodiversity impact entails risks. On a positive note, innovation in datasets now allow the integration of biodiversity metrics in investment strategies and indices, opening the possibility of similar progress in this field as has occurred in recent years with climate action.