The Drone Identity: Beyond Defense
The idea of unmanned flying machines has existed in human imagination for millennia. However, drones as we know them today only became a practical reality in the late 20th century with systems such as the Predator drone that was developed in the 1990s. Drone technology has evolved rapidly from its early military origins. Currently, drones…
The Dow Jones Dividend 100 Indices Shine in a Strong Start to the Year
As market volatility continues in the U.S., the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index and Dow Jones International Dividend 100 Index have emerged as standout performers. Year-to-date (YTD) as of Feb. 28, 2026, both indices have posted double-digit gains (see Exhibit 1). Notably, the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index has outperformed its benchmark universe by 14.81%…
Why Do U.S. Equities and the S&P 500 Matter in South Korea?
S&P DJI’s Sue Lee examines the importance of the S&P 500 in the global equity opportunity set, key diversification and sector composition differences between notable U.S. equity and Korean benchmarks and the challenges faced by active managers in the U.S. and South Korea to outperform this iconic index.
Unveiling the Dow Jones Japan Select Dividend Index
Japanese dividend payouts are meaningfully higher in cash terms than they were a decade ago, bringing Japan more in line with other developed markets. Importantly, dividend growth is now increasingly anchored in formal dividend policy. This shift matters for market participants seeking both yield and exposure to Japanese equity markets by setting expectations around dividend…
Introducing a Low-Carbon Solution: The S&P 500 CTB Base+ Index
Climate-focused institutional investors face the challenge of reducing carbon exposure while maintaining broad market representation and the ability to closely track the performance of the underlying market. The S&P 500® CTB Base+ Index offers a practical solution that can be used to measure the performance of constituents from the underlying index that meet specific climate…
Tracking Next Gen Factors across Economic Regimes
Why does index methodology matter when evaluating the next generation of factor solutions? S&P DJI’s Elizabeth Bebb and Xtrackers’ Sturmius Schneider explore the metrics powering the next generation of S&P 500 factor indices and how these new tools are helping inform market participants applying factors strategically and tactically.
Seasoning to Taste
Enthusiasm over artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the driving market forces in recent years, with investors’ expectations that certain companies stand to reap particular rewards from the application of AI propelling their valuations. This dynamic contributed to narrowing leadership among public equity market barometers and, coupled with a growing penchant for companies looking…
When Resilience Resonates: The S&P 500 Resilient Shareholder Yield Index
In a market defined by shifting cycles, tightening financial conditions and an increasingly high bar for corporate discipline, resilience isn’t just a desirable trait—it’s a differentiator. The S&P 500® Resilient Shareholder Yield Index identifies companies that balance rewarding shareholders with the financial strength needed to sustain those rewards over time. Its shareholder yield framework aggregates…
Defining Paths: The Expanding Landscape of Options-Based Index Strategies
The investment landscape is in a perpetual state of evolution, with market participants continually seeking innovative tools. In recent years, options-based strategies—particularly those delivered through an ETF wrapper—have surged in popularity. Once the domain of institutional investors or structured product users, options-based strategies like covered call and buffered strategies have been democratized. This growth represents…
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Understanding the iBoxx Tadawul SAR Indices
How are indices bringing greater transparency to Saudi Arabia’s sukuk and fixed income markets? S&P DJI’s Jessica Tan joins GCMA’s Michael Grifferty for a closer look at the trends driving the evolution of these markets and how index-based tools are helping market participants evaluate the region’s opportunity set.
