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![Using patent data to capture the greatest innovators in the Metaverse](jpg/shutterstock_2248570405-900x350.jpg)
In this paper, we explore the rationale and methodology behind the construction of the index. We start by explaining the concept of megatrends and how they can be captured through thematic indexing, using a multifaceted approach. We look as well at the index performance before concluding with an outlook on the opportunities for the Metaverse in the years to come.
![The future of school and play: STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index](jpg/digital-entertainment-intro-image-1-900x350.jpg)
Index | Thematic Investing
The future of school and play: STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index
The STOXX Global Digital Entertainment and Education Index captures the global digital transformation of entertainment and education – a long-term structural change. The individual characteristics of the stocks in this index are what set it apart: the Specific Return factor made the largest positive contribution to the seven-year return of all the indices in the study.
![Thematic investing in the current climate – A more focused approach to sustainable and future-proof investing](jpg/esg-green-building-intro-900x350.jpg)
Index | Thematic Investing
Thematic investing in the current climate – A more focused approach to sustainable and future-proof investing
The Russian invasion of Ukraine spooked equity investors around the world, but losses were not distributed equally across all sectors, with some industries even exhibiting positive returns. This opens up opportunities for more focused strategies such as thematic investing.
![Mind the (Generation) Gap](jpg/mind-the-generation-gap-whitepaper-list.jpg)
This whitepaper evaluates two thematic investment strategies – STOXX® Global Ageing Population (“Ageing Population”) and STOXX® Global Millennials (“Millennials”) – which seek exposure to these two distinct generations.
![Tech-oriented Thematic Indices through a Factor Lens](jpg/tech-thematic-indices-intro-900x350.jpg)
In this paper we analyzed four tech-oriented thematic indices’ performance and risk through a factor lens leveraging Axioma’s Worldwide Fundamental Factor Model, and also compared their characteristics to the broad market indices.
![Indexing Thematic Megatrends](jpg/ai-intro-900x350.jpg)
The term “megatrend” was coined by US political scientist and author John Naisbitt at the start of the 1980s. It refers to powerful macroeconomic transformative forces that have a major impact on countries, businesses and societies around the world, disrupting the way products and services are produced, delivered and consumed.