Indices

Stratified Weight Indices use Syntax's unique classification approach to target more effective diversification. By reweighting major benchmark indices to spread weight more equally across business risk exposures, Stratified Weight Indices seek to provide a more diversified measure of equity markets.

Syntax constructs targeted thematic investments designed to provide narrow exposure to particular market themes, identified using Syntax's unique Functional Information Systems technology.

Syntax provides a robust set of market benchmarks that serve as the foundation for its innovative indices.

Syntax employs proprietary ESG business involvement data derived from regulatory filings as well as supplemental data sourced from multiple third-party providers. This wealth of data, covering nearly 10,000 public companies worldwide facilitates both negative and positive screening protocols as well as ESG scoring and rating.

Syntax’s data management and index development teams are experienced in creating best in breed ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) Indices as well as indices based on SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) and SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) principles.

Syntax can develop and calculate custom tax-advantaged indices designed to minimize tax impact without materially altering performance characteristics.

Syntax applies a consistent tax loss harvesting methodology to minimize both short- and long-term capital gains. Using proprietary FIS technology, Syntax developers are able to identify replacement stocks with a high degree of accuracy based on both companies’ unique revenue streams and a range of quantitative measures.

Syntax Indices works with a range of clients in the custom index space, helping them exploit high value data sets, leverage broad distribution capabilities, and implement targeted investment objectives. Syntax’s development team has long-term experience in index creation, having developed indices that serve as the underlying for financial products holding over $20 billion.

Syntax’s proprietary FIS technology enables developers to classify stocks across multiple characteristics with speed and accuracy, facilitating a seamless and rapid development process.

Syntax’s index methodologies conform to the regulatory guidelines that govern the issuance of financial products in both the US and Europe. Importantly, Syntax’ back-tests are precise and entirely transparent.