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In today's market, over $15 trillion has been invested in more than three million indices. With increasing product complexity and growing pressure to meet compliance and fiduciary standards, how do investment professionals select the best products for their clients? What gives clients the confidence that their best interest is being represented? The Index Standard® provides unbiased index ratings and forecasts that broaden your understanding of indices, supporting investment decisions with precise facts and relevance to individual goals.
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ETF Name
Rating
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iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol Global ETF
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iShares MSCI ACWI ex US ETF
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iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF
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JPMorgan Alerian MLP Index ETN
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VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF
Popular Forecasts
ETF Name
Expected Annualized 10 Year Returns
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iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF
0.2%
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iShares Gold Trust
2.8%
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iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF
8.7%
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iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF
5.6%
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iShares International Select Dividend ETF
3.1%
Sample Ratings & Forecasts
Recent Guides
What Is An Index: A Brief Guide
We explain the key mechanics of an index, including the rules, selection criteria, weighting, rebalancing, as well as backtesting and fees.
What Are Factor Indices?
In this guide, we will explain what is factor indexing and introduce the most common factors found in indices.
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