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DEMYSTIFYING INDEX PROVIDERS

An index is designed to represent and measure the performance of a specific market, asset class, sector, or investment strategy.

In this series we dive deep into the S&P/ASX 200.

A DEEP DIVE INTO THE S&P/ASX 200 INDEX

Unlike individual securities, market indexes aren’t directly investable. Instead, most investors use index funds or ETFs, which are designed to track the performance of designated indices, less fees. 

How BlackRock selects index providers and who we partner with is an important part of our product development process and influences the ongoing management of the product.

S&P Dow Jones are one of many premium indices that BlackRock uses in Australia.

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NOT ALL INDEX PROVIDERS ARE EQUAL

What should investors look for before making investment decisions?

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A DEEP DIVE INTO THE S&P/ASX 200

You’ve no doubt heard of the S&P/ASX 200, but how much do you know about how it works and what makes it different from other indices?

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SELECTION PROCESS FOR S&P/ASX 200

Want to know how a stock makes it into an index? We explain the selection process and criteria to make the S&P/ASX 200.