Journal of Indexes: Customized Index Solutions
4th Quarter 2002
Editor's Note
Editor's Note
by Journal of Indexes Staff
Articles
ETFs For Advisors
by Agustin Fleites
The author believes index funds and ETFs are not always the most efficient choice, and discusses how advisors can intelligently use ETFs.Benchmarks For That Other Asset Class
by Steve Berkley
This article covers the unique issues fixed-income indexes face, how they vary from equity indexes, and how and why they are customized.Stabilizing Returns With Derivatives
by Matthew Moran
Used judiciously, derivatives may help dampen risk and bring stability to portfolio returns. Author discusses use of a buy-write strategy.Have It Your Way
by Peter Wall and Carmen Campollo
The authors discuss when and how index customization is employed, focusing on socially responsible screening and international equities.Curmudgeon's Corner
by Brad Zigler
Do we need a better class of criminal? The author maintains that the recent spate of indictments are weak bids for his Felons Index title.News
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