Enhanced indexing
Proven alternative to passive investing
Despite its popularity, passive investing isn’t offering investors the best available exposure to the equity markets. We argue that enhanced indexing may be an even better alternative. It is supported by theory and evidence, allows for better ESG integration, and contributes to a liquid and efficient market.
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Advantages of enhanced indexing
Passive investing has several advantages, such as exposure to the market premium, predictable risk-return characteristics and low fees. Since 2004 our enhanced indexing strategies offer all the advantages of traditional passive investing, but strive to generate better returns than passive vehicles after costs, and integrate sustainability criteria as well as the latest academic research.
Enhanced Indexing
An alternative to passive investing in equity markets
Tailor-made solutions for client demands
Core quant solutions: bespoke county, sector or relative risk levels
Possibility to integrate bespoke sustainability criteria
Investment universe defined by client
Wilma de Groot
Head of Core Quant Equities, Head of Factor Investing Equities and Deputy Head of Quant Equity
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Enhanced Indexing is a proven alternative to passive investing as it offers all the benefits of this popular investment style while compensating for its many disadvantages