Success of ETFs prompts index-tracking research

The company says its ‘Fundamental Index Views' will be dedicated to regular analysis of the index market at a time when investors are increasingly seeking exposure through ETFs and other index-based products. The first report considers prospects for the German DAX 30 equity index, tracked by ETFs from Lyxor, iShares and db x-trackers among others. Research strategist and lead author Lars Slomka explains: "Investment managers and other investors are increasingly shifting from traditional stock and bond picking to dynamic investing based on asset allocation models. It was therefore tho...