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Five STOXX global thematic indices from Qontigo, a global provider of index, analytics and risk solutions, have been selected for the iShares Future Tech Innovators ETF (ITEK). The ETF, launched by BlackRock Australia, is composed of six underlying ETFs that invest in disruptive, technology-themed companies driving innovation and providing solutions to global challenges.

Investors can access three different German benchmarks that follow an ESG strategy designed to meet specific needs and responsible objectives, and that have the same rules and transparency characteristics as the blue-chip DAX index.

The STOXX Global 1800 index gained 7.9% in dollars last month, its best monthly showing since November 2020. The index is still down 14.4% in 2022.

Stocks jumped by the most in 20 months in July as investors focused on better-than-forecast earnings reports and on expectations that the Federal Reserve may slow down the pace of interest-rate increases.

July 29, 2022 – Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. has announced an unscheduled adjustment to the SDAX index.

Futures and options enable investors to take directional views and hedge portfolios as markets pull back and price swings increase this year.

Qontigo has won the Triple A ‘Best Index Provider for ETFs, Asia: Thematic’ Award 2022 for its STOXX indices.

This year’s market volatility and macro shocks have raised a challenge to the thematic investing boom, but also offer a chance to reappraise the benefits of the investment approach. Overall, the funds continue to attract net inflows as investors seek alternatives to traditional sector-based portfolios in their search for long-term outperformance.

Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. has announced an unscheduled adjustment to the SDAX index. The free float of Deutsche EuroShop AG changes by more than 10 percentage points.

Qontigo’s global index provider STOXX Ltd. has announced an unscheduled adjustment for ADVA Optical Networking SE in SDAX.

A new white paper from Qontigo analyzes the components of a multi-factor alpha forecast in a universe of US stocks. The alpha has enhanced market returns over the last 20 years, with 2021 showing the best annual results.

The ROOF methodology can capture the ‘sentiment’ of a portfolio relative to its benchmark. We run ROOF scores to determine the risk appetite of investors holding four portfolios aligned with respective Sustainable Development Goals.