The Case for Passive Investing

Especially in today’s uncertain markets, how can advisors seek to mitigate risk without sacrificing performance? S&P Dow Jones Indices offers world-renowned, trusted and widely licensed indices to help in the evaluation of both passive and active investment decisions.

Read on to learn more about index-based solutions for advisors, find out how you can use them in your practice and uncover a wealth of resources on trending topics in passive investing.


Trending Topics from Exchange 2025

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    How have the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index's exposures influenced its performance over time and why could that matter in the current climate?

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    How are innovations in index-based approaches to defined outcomes helping market participants address volatility and uncertainty?

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Advisor Tools

  • Index Analytics

    Access monthly index levels and metrics that provide insight into an index’s performance.

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  • U.S.-Listed ETFs

    View a comprehensive list of U.S.-listed ETFs built on S&P DJI indices.

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  • Daily Index Insights

    Track global index performance across asset classes and themes.

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Spotlight on Direct Indexing

Through direct indexing solutions, investment managers can offer investors access to leading market indices such as the S&P 500®, adjusted to meet specific objectives.

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