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Fashionably Late Cycle: The S&P 500 Market Leaders Index
The late-cycle economy is defined as the final phase of the macroeconomic cycle when economic activity hits its peak. The period is characterized by high but slowing growth, rising inflation that may affect profit generation, a tight labor market and volatility in interest rates. Given these conditions, many market participants are considering how best to…
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The S&P USD Select Leveraged Loan Index: A Comprehensive Approach to the Leveraged Loan Market
The S&P USD Select Leveraged Loan Index is a new entrant in the leveraged loan landscape, developed to fill a critical gap in existing liquid leveraged loan index offerings that typically focus on the largest loans by market capitalization. This innovative index encompasses all USD-denominated fully funded term loans with a minimum facility size of…
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Multi-Factor Indices in the GCC Market
The Middle East is a rapidly evolving region and one of its key growth areas has been factor indexing. The increasing adoption of these strategies has been driven by a desire for risk reduction, enhanced returns and cost efficiencies. This trend is evident not only in the adoption of single-factor styles but also in multi-factor…
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Diversification across Durations
The S&P 500® surged to a third all-time closing high on Oct. 28, 2025, up 18% YTD. But the ride for U.S. equity investors has not always been a smooth one, with the index recouping sharp losses from earlier in the month on renewed tariff-related concerns and regional bank losses, coupled with AI bubble1 jitters…
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Navigating Market Cycles: The Complementary Roles of Quality and Momentum Indices
Over the long term, both the S&P 500® Quality Index and S&P 500 Momentum Index have outperformed the broader market (as measured by the S&P 500) in terms of absolute and risk-adjusted returns. The quality factor emphasizes financially strong and stable companies, while momentum tracks stocks with sustained price trends. When combined, these strategies create…
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Addressing Concentration with the S&P 500 3% Capped Index
Concentration within the S&P 500® has risen sharply in recent years, reaching multi-decade highs (see Exhibit 1) and reflecting broader trends in the U.S. large-cap equity market. As a result, more market participants are actively seeking ways to mitigate concentration risk. The S&P 500 3% Capped Index offers a practical approach by applying a straightforward…
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When Private Goes Public: Inside the S&P Listed Private Equity Index
The private equity (PE) industry has experienced a notable shift with a growing wave of high-profile public listings worldwide. This trend traces back to the mid-2000s, with Blackstone being among the first major firms to list its shares on the NYSE. This unlocked an era where industry giants such as KKR and Carlyle followed suit…
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Exploring the Case for European Equities in the Current Market
Rethinking Diversification in a Volatile Market Recent market volatility has highlighted the risks of relying solely on technology-driven U.S. large-cap stocks for long-term returns. With shifts in global economic cycles and increasing geopolitical tensions, diversification has become even more relevant. Focusing only on U.S. equities may mean missing valuable opportunities abroad, particularly in Europe. The…
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Surveying U.S. Markets: Sectors, Geopolitics and Index-Based Strategies
How do global investors use the S&P 500 to better understand the performance and potential opportunity set in U.S. equity markets? S&P DJI’s Tim Edwards joins GCMA’s Michael Grifferty for a closer look at the role of the S&P 500 ecosystem in the global economy and how market participants are using the index icon to…
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Tactical Exposure to U.S. Asset Classes
How are multi-asset indices combining diversification and tactical signals to meet the challenges of today’s unpredictable markets? Meet the S&P U.S. Tactical Multi-Asset 4.5% TCA 0.65% Decrement Index, a rules-based solution that uses signals to dynamically adjust long and short exposures to its U.S. equity and fixed income components, all while targeting a 4.5% volatility…
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