FTSE World Parity Unit (WPU)

Our FTSE World Party Unit Currency unit represents an exchange rate between the basket of currencies and the US Dollar.

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FTSE World Parity Unit (WPU) is a currency unit comprising a basket of developed and emerging currencies.

FTSE WPU represents an exchange rate between the basket of currencies and the US Dollar, providing a facility to control currency risks arising from exchange rate fluctuation and the erosion of purchasing power.

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Key resources

Index announcements

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

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Research and Insights

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Australian equities – what is a lower dividend yield telling us?

Discover what declining dividend yields in Australia's Financials and Basic Materials sectors signal for income investors and the broader equities market.
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Research

US equity market betas – why they matter and how they are changing

This paper reviews changes in Russell 1000 industry betas from structural and transitory effects, reminding investors that betas are dynamic and need monitoring to understand portfolio relative risks.

Research

Russell 2000® Index: The original benchmark for US small caps

In this paper, we review the long-term investment case for small companies and describe the design and construction methodology of the Russell 2000® Index.

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