Strategies & Capabilities
Self Indexing
We provide a global suite of proprietary indexes backed by our vast resources, informed by our exceptional knowledge of indexing, and forged by a robust, methodical process.
Our Expertise
Track record in managing indexed strategies
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Countries covered
Why Us?
Developed by an Asset Manager
State Street is a global titan of asset management, with more than $2.8 Trillion in AUM (as of March 31, 2019)* across more than 500 different strategies. Our indexes are developed in-house and leverage 40 years of indexing heritage and the collective expertise of some 150+ professionals in 7 hubs across the globe.
Indexes are not just products to us. As an indexing pioneer, State Street Global Advisors has extensive experience implementing indexes. We understand how details like rebalance dates and frequency can erode or preserve investor wealth. Applying our experience, we provide a suite of indexes built by an asset manager for asset managers.
Methodical Process
Our indexes provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for their respective market segments because of the transparent, rules-based approach with which we construct them. Indexes are reconstituted at appropriate intervals to ensure continued representation of the market.
Breadth
We currently provide a broad array of factor-weighted and capitalization-weighted indexes, across the emerging and developed worlds, and covering the entire capitalization spectrum. We also construct focus or niche indexes that enable more granular and targeted exposure selection. The consistent construction methodology behind our indexes ensures a perfectly modular index lineup.
Our Mission
The foundations of our mission will not expire. We will always pursue responsible investing as a means to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We will continue to develop proprietary indexes that adhere to this mission and embody it. Let us know your thoughts, comments, or suggestions about our mission.
The Indexes
SSGA Gender Diversity Index
The SSGA Gender Diversity Index is designed to track the performance of US large-cap companies that lead their industry sectors in advancing women by promoting gender diversity on their boards and in senior
leadership positions. This is the first index of its kind, and is a landmark on the ESG landscape.
State Street Global Advisors is currently seeking feedback on potential changes to the SSGA Gender Diversity Index. Please send any feedback you may have.
SSGA US Low-Volatility Indexes
These include the SSGA US Large-Cap Low-Volatility Index and the SSGA US Small-Cap Low-Volatility Index. The indexes are designed to track the performance of US large-and small-cap companies, respectively, that exhibit low volatility (a measure of the magnitude of movements in a stock’s price over time). This index suite applies our proprietary factor definitions, distilling years of research and experience.
US Cap-Weighted Indexes
These include the SSGA Large-Cap Index, SSGA Small-Cap Index, and the SSGA Total-Market Index. These indexes are designed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for their broad respective market segments. They are reconstituted semi-annually to ensure continued appropriate representation of each market segment. This index suite enables us to democratize investing even more by facilitating the provision of ultra low-cost funds.