FTSE Global Equity Index Series (GEIS) 

Our FTSE GEIS Equity Index Series provides a robust global equity index framework with the versatility to tailor to your investment view.

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  1. Overview
  2. Index performance
  3. Key resources
  4. Why GEIS?
  5. Research and Insights
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FTSE GEIS provides a robust global equity index framework with the versatility to tailor to your investment view. The series includes over 18,000 large, mid, small and micro-cap securities across 48 developed and emerging markets globally, with a wide range of modular indices available to target specific markets and market segments.

FTSE Russell offers a consistent and flexible capping methodology to help investors meet concentration and diversification requirements. Learn about the Capping Methodology applied to FTSE GEIS.

FTSE Global Sector Indices are based on the Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) and offer a flexible, modular range of benchmarks spanning 11 Industries, 20 Supersectors, 45 Sectors and 173 Subsectors.

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Stay up-to-date and read the latest index change notices and announcements.

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Why FTSE GEIS?

FTSE GEIS embodies FTSE Russell’s philosophy that indices should be positioned from “the investor’s view,” reflecting not only how the investor sees the world, but also the objectives and investment criteria they define.

Inclusive perspective

FTSE GEIS reflects an inclusive approach that is enriched by the insight of industry and market experts around the world. Our presence in local markets presents opportunities to work directly with investors and apply this collective perspective to index innovation.

Universal taxonomy

By defining markets and securities on the basis of quantifiable, measurable attributes, FTSE GEIS delivers an unbiased representation of global equity markets and a reliable way for investors to gain targeted exposure to market opportunities.

FTSE Russell's unique four tiered country classification structure provides a clear view of the global equity market landscape.

Rules-based flexibility

FTSE GEIS is constructed through a transparent, rules-based methodology that includes the versatility required to meet diverse investor needs.

Research and Insights

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Indices and benchmarks made clear

We provide an introduction to the purposes indices and benchmarks can serve and share some important attributes to consider when selecting an index or benchmark.

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Squaring away the market concentration problem in equities and digital assets

Learn how square root weighting helps manage market concentration, enhancing diversification and mitigating risks.
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Research

Performance Insights – November 2023

Markets swoon in October amid rising rate and war anxieties

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Russell 2000 Index Quarterly Chartbook – October 2023

The Russell US equity indexes define the market and year after year the Russell 2000 Index sets the standard for small cap measurement.

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