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Excess Returns
How Popular Market Indexes Are Constructed with Athanasios Psarofagis
Nov 22, 2023
Bloomberg's index construction expert, Athanasios Psarofagis, takes a deep dive into popular market indexes. Topics include the details of how indexes like S&P 500 and NASDAQ are built, the Russell and S&P value and growth indexes, and how index construction impacts investor returns.
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- Understanding the differences in index construction is crucial in evaluating investment exposure
- Some passive ETFs contain elements of active management, blurring the line between passive and active strategies
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Index Methodology and ETF Landscape
The podcast episode discusses the importance of understanding index methodology and the ETF landscape. It emphasizes the need for investors to be aware of the differences in how indices are constructed and the potential impacts on their investment exposure. The focus is on major equity indices, international indices, and fixed income indices. The episode highlights the significance of considering index methodology and construction when making investment decisions.
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