Eduardo Olazabal
Senior Analyst, Global Equity Indices, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Hedging Inflation with the S&P/BMV IPC
Inflation in Mexico has reached levels not seen in over 20 years, as the S&P/BMV IPC has receded from its all-time high reached earlier this year (see Exhibit 1). In this environment, market participants may question how inflation may affect index performance and the effectiveness of equity allocations as a hedge against it. First, let’s…
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Increasing Diversification of the Australian Equity Market
Equity markets have changed considerably over the past 10 years, reflecting the growth of stocks and sectors in each market. While this growth has led to increased concentration in most of the world’s largest equity markets, Australia is a notable exception, as diversification has improved both in terms of stock concentration and along sector lines….