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Scoring & Screening Mid-Cap Leaders
In a previous analysis, we examined the S&P MidCap 400® Scored & Screened Index, derived from the S&P MidCap 400 broad market benchmark. The S&P MidCap 400 Scored & Screened Index showed key characteristics such as lower concentration compared to the S&P 500®, as well as similar industry weights to the S&P MidCap 400. In…
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Introducing the S&P MidCap 400 Scored & Screened Leaders Index
Launched in April 2025, the S&P MidCap 400® Scored & Screened Leaders Index provides a new benchmark for measuring the performance of companies with higher-than-average ESG scores while excluding companies that derive revenue from specified business activities, or are non-compliant with the United Nations Global Compact. A Sizeable Market Segment With a market capitalization larger…
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What’s in a Name? From S&P 500 ESG Index to S&P 500 Scored & Screened Index
Over the last 10 years, sustainable investing has become increasingly prevalent, and concerns surrounding the risk of greenwashing have increased. To assist S&P DJI’s customers with new European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) fund naming guidelines, S&P DJI announced the renaming of the S&P 500® ESG Index to the S&P 500 Scored & Screened Index….
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What Is New in S&P ESG Indices?
In a recent public consultation, evolving investor sentiment and the changing needs of the ESG landscape were reflected through S&P DJI stakeholders’ feedback on the S&P ESG Indices. The results were published April 1, 2022.1 So, what are the changes? Quarterly eligibility checks instead of annual to incorporate the latest available information on a more…
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Raising the Bar with the S&P 500 ESG Elite Index
Starting with the big question, what does ESG mean to investors and can S&P DJI help? Does it mean: Avoiding certain unethical or unsustainable business practices? Yes—S&P 500® Sustainability Screened Index Investing in clean energy? Yes—S&P Global Clean Energy Index Integrating ESG scores? Yes—S&P 500 ESG Index Can it mean combining best-in-class ESG scores and…
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