S&P Custom indices are tailored versions of existing S&P DJI indices that follow straightforward, rule-based approaches. For example, they may exclude a specific sector or stocks of certain size range, or may be calculated using a different weighting scheme. These indices are sponsored and governed by S&P DJI.
VIEW INDICESOur Client Proprietary indices are created using clients’ intellectual property, and carry the client’s brand. They may be derived from a custom universe of securities, or from an S&P DJI branded index.
Clients & IndicesIndices for which we are benchmark administrator. These indices are subject to our Index governance and methodology oversight through a dedicated custom index committee.
Clients & IndicesWe calculate over 10,000 custom headline indices for more than 150 clients around the world. All of these indices are managed with the same rigorous processes and robust infrastructure used to calculate our flagship indices.
The S&P Dow Jones Indices name is widely associated with quality, integrity, and transparency. This brand equity can be leveraged through the “Calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices” mark, which is made available to all custom index clients.
Our index and constituent database spans all major asset classes and covers more than 33,000 securities in 96 countries.
A dedicated custom team supports our clients globally. We provide “follow the sun” coverage with representatives in Beijing, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Amsterdam, London, New York, and Mexico City.
The "Calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices” mark is a powerful communication tool that allows our custom index clients to convey that their indices are calculated and/or administered by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
A custom index is a tailor-made solution designed to suit clients’ unique mandates or investment strategies. Clients have the opportunity to either modify an existing S&P DJI index or create an entirely new index based on their specific requirements.
The following steps are used when creating a new custom index:
Custom indices are available across a variety of asset classes and themes, including but not limited to equities, commodities, fixed income, and cryptocurrency.