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![Trading in STOXX, DAX listed derivatives jumps in H1 2022 amid market volatility](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO541-intro-900x350.jpg)
Futures and options enable investors to take directional views and hedge portfolios as markets pull back and price swings increase this year.
![Thematic investing offers alternative approach amid market volatility](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO533-intro-900x350.jpg)
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.
![Not so fast. Factor investing is alive and doing well!](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO538-original-2-900x350.jpg)
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.
![Measuring the implied risk tolerance of SDG-optimized portfolios](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SDG-July-2022-intro-900x350.jpg)
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.
![DAX indices to change rules around corporate actions, keep single-stock capping at 10%](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO531-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Benchmarks
DAX indices to change rules around corporate actions, keep single-stock capping at 10%
Changes follow a market consultation with stakeholders and were devised to bring the German equity benchmarks in line with international standards.
![STOXX Global 1800 index slides into bear market in June on recession fears](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO536-intro-900x350.jpg)
The global benchmark plunged 8.7% in dollars last month, wrapping up its worst month and quarter since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the first quarter of 2020. The index is down 21% so far in 2022.
![The future of school and play: a look at the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/PO537-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Thematic Investing
The future of school and play: a look at the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index
We examine the composition and profile of the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index, a thematic index that underlies a new iShares ETF, for investors interested in understanding the portfolio’s composition and drivers of returns.
![MIT Prof. Rigobon: Dealing with confusion and incongruity in the ‘ESG data zoo’](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Roberto-rigobon-NY-Summit-2022-2-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
MIT Prof. Rigobon: Dealing with confusion and incongruity in the ‘ESG data zoo’
MIT Professor of Applied Economics Roberto Rigobon took the stage at the recent Qontigo Investment Intelligence Summit in New York to explain how inconsistencies in measurement, scope and priorities are leading to vast discrepancies in ESG ratings. To avoid confusion and mismanagement, he said, decision-makers must strive to understand what’s behind the data and carefully choose what best fits their goals.
![Video: Qontigo’s Rob Reina on ETFs vs. Direct Indexing: What Does the Future Hold?](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PO515-Rick-Redding-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Index / ETFs
Video: Qontigo’s Rob Reina on ETFs vs. Direct Indexing: What Does the Future Hold?
Direct Indexing has exploded in popularity and more financial advisors are incorporating it into client portfolios than ever before. Increased adoption, advances in technology and appreciation for the tax benefits of Direct Indexing will likely continue to accelerate its rapid growth. How will this impact the advisors’ perception and use of ETFs going forward? Qontigo’s Rob Reina, and other expert panelists addressed the pros and cons of each when constructing portfolios for your clients and offer in-depth analysis on their most appropriate applications.
![iShares thematic ETF targets transformational move to digital in entertainment and education](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PLAY1_intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Thematic Investing
iShares thematic ETF targets transformational move to digital in entertainment and education
The new fund tracks the STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index, one of the latest additions to the STOXX Thematic indices suite and to a growing partnership in innovative thematic solutions between Qontigo and BlackRock.
![WTW: Why it is key to manage a portfolio’s climate-transition risk beyond carbon emissions](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PO532-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | ESG & Sustainability
WTW: Why it is key to manage a portfolio’s climate-transition risk beyond carbon emissions
At the recent Qontigo Investment Intelligence Summit, WTW’s climate experts discussed how investors can better grasp a company’s climate-transition risk by looking forward to the future impact on its cash flows, rather than backwards at its carbon footprint.
![How moves in bond yield curves affect the International Real Estate Index](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/po5353-intro-900x350.jpg)
A new Qontigo white paper analyzes the effect of changes in term spreads, or the difference between long- and short-term sovereign bond yields, on the performance of the iSTOXX Developed and Emerging Markets ex USA PK VN index. The findings show a rise in term spreads has, overall, helped returns for the global real estate index since 2019, but the relationship varies depending on regional exposure and period.