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![Evaluating the true cost of momentum investing](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/bridge-intro-image-900x350.png)
A recent report by Research Affiliates1 states that while momentum is one of the most compelling risk premia factors, there is a significant performance gap between theoretical and live results, with the latter proving considerably weaker.
![Index Funds Have Skill, Outshine Active Investors](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/traditional-building-intro-image-900x350.jpg)
A newly published study shows that funds constrained to an index can beat the returns of the broader market, and do so more efficiently than stock-picking funds.
![2018 Seen as Another Record Year for Asia ETFs](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/asia-street-intro-image-900x350.jpg)
Money flowing into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Asia is expected to continue unabated in 2018, as the growing popularity for the low-fee products pushes assets to new records.
![European Union Plans Push to ESG Investments](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/esg-regulations-2018-intro-900x350.jpg)
The European Commission (EC) has launched a plan a for a “far-reaching reform” of the financial system that aims to boost the role of investors in pushing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in the corporate world.
![European Union Plans Push to ESG Investments](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/public-transit-intro-image-900x350.png)
The European Commission (EC) has launched a plan a for a “far-reaching reform” of the financial system that aims to boost the role of investors in pushing environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in the corporate world.
![Volatility Makes a Comeback: February Market Review](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/waves-intro-image-900x350.jpg)
Volatility returned to markets in February, whiplashing investors accustomed to a long stretch of solid and stable returns, and causing the worst monthly performance in two years for global equities.
![The EURO STOXX 50 and STOXX Ltd. Turn 20](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EU-intro-image-900x350.png)
The EURO STOXX 50® Index turns 20 this week, a period marked by financial crises and recoveries, a deeper economic union of the region, and the transformation of markets.
![ETF managers step up focus on ESG stewardship](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/office-builidng-intro-image-900x350.png)
Recently, the world’s largest asset managers of index-based funds have stepped up their stewardship role, pledging more active participation to assure that board decisions are aligned with ESG principles.
![Low-Volatility Stocks and the Return of Market Stress](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/roller-coaster-intro-image-900x350.png)
The violent market pullbacks that many traders had gotten used to living without are back. The STOXX® Global 1800 Index plunged 7.5%1 between Feb. 2 and Feb. 8, its steepest five-day decline since August 2015.
![Factor Investing: Q&A on Flows, Outlook](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/escalators-intro-image-900x350.jpg)
Last year, net inflows into so-called smart beta exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and products (ETPs) worldwide rose 33.2% from $54 billion in 2016 to $72 billion, according to ETFGI.
![Using AI in Index Creation: Gaining True Insight from Big Data](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/abstract-tech-Intro-Image-900x350.png)
The McKinsey Global Institute writes that ‘artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to unleash the next wave of digital disruption.’
![Equities’ Bull Run Picks Up in January](https://stoxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/race-track-intro-image-900x350.png)
Rather than slow down, the record-breaking rally in global equities accelerated in the first month of 2018, with little clouding investors’ increasing conviction that the world economy is on firm footing.