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How Have the S&P/BMV IPC Leverage and Inverse Indices Performed in Volatile Periods?
Leveraged and inverse indices are widely used by investors looking for a measurement that magnifies performance or hedges against market downturns. For the Mexican equity market, S&P DJI provides market participants with an amplified or inverse view of the S&P/BMV IPC through the S&P/BMV IPC 2X Leverage Daily Index and S&P/BMV IPC Inverse Daily Index,…
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Getting Up to Speed with the Essentials of Index Construction
Why choose index investing? Yes, the merits of diversification and low cost are usually factored in, though one critical benefit that many do not realize is the transparency that is provided in the methodology of an independent index provider. To understand what goes into the design and methodology of an index, it’s important to note…
Decomposing Recent Volatility Events Part 1
After a strong January 2018, the U.S. equity market started February with a roller coaster ride. The CBOE Volatility Index® (VIX®), which has been relatively quiet over the past couple years, spiked up and crossed the 50 mark intraday on Feb. 5, 2018. On the same day, the S&P 500® VIX Short Term Futures Inverse…
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